Greenfield City Council Accepts Land Donations for Conservation, Discusses Sale of Narrow City-Owned Parcel
- Meeting Overview:
At a recent Greenfield City Council meeting, members approved the donation of multiple land parcels for conservation purposes, while also considering the sale of a city-owned, narrowly shaped property. The land donations from Randall M. Golly and Shirley Young, as well as from Richard H. and Gloria J. East, were accepted to expand the Greenfield Conservation Commission’s holdings, while a potential sale of a sliver of land on Monagu City Road was discussed.
The council approved two motions to accept land donations aimed at preserving Greenfield’s green spaces. The first motion involved a parcel donated by Randall M. Golly and Shirley Young, which will be transferred to the Greenfield Conservation Commission and named the Kantaly Conservation Area. Discussions noted the lack of significant tax revenue loss since the parcel is largely forested with limited development potential. The second motion involved two additional parcels from Richard H. and Gloria J. East, which will also be transferred for conservation purposes to be incorporated into the Kantaly Conservation Area.
In addition to land conservation, the council turned its attention to a narrow city-owned property on Monagu City Road. The land, deemed surplus, is under consideration for sale to an adjacent property owner. The parcel, acquired by the city through tax taking, is described as a narrow strip with limited use potential, primarily serving as a backyard extension for the neighboring property. Council members discussed its assessed value and potential sale, emphasizing that the transaction is subject to further review by the planning board. Members were encouraged to submit any questions concerning the sale to be addressed in upcoming discussions.
City Council Officials:
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
08/12/2025
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Recording Published:
08/19/2025
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Duration:
13 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Franklin County
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Towns:
Greenfield
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