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- MA
- Essex County
- 12/17/24
- 12/20/2024
- 129 Minutes
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Overview: The Newbury Open Space Committee meeting focused on the ongoing development of the Caldwell Farm Trail and the implications of potential property sales on historic preservation efforts. The committee addressed community concerns about trail accessibility and safety and deliberated on the future of town-owned properties, including the upper and lower greens, which currently lack conservation restrictions.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 11/19/24
- 11/20/2024
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Franklin Open Space Advisory Committee, the pressing topic of a proposed ordinance to regulate the keeping of chickens in residential zones dominated the agenda. The ordinance seeks to address the current ambiguous regulations by allowing residents to keep a specified number of chickens based on lot size. This comes amidst ongoing discussions about maintaining local open spaces and addressing financial challenges related to historic property utilities.
- MA
- Essex County
- 11/19/24
- 11/28/2024
- 140 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Open Space Committee’s recent meeting concentrated on enhancing transparency in public communications and strategizing future land conservation efforts. Discussions included the contentious issue of making draft minutes public before they are approved, addressing the state’s deprioritization of open space grants, and exploring options related to the sale of a key property under Chapter 61A classification.
- MA
- Essex County
- 10/15/24
- 10/24/2024
- 95 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Open Space Committee meeting on October 15th focused on exploring grant opportunities, improving public access to trail maps, and addressing the current inadequacies of local recreational properties. Members discussed the potential for significant funding through state grants, while also acknowledging the challenges posed by outdated mapping and website infrastructure.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 10/15/24
- 10/17/2024
- 79 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Franklin Open Space Advisory Committee, the prospect of developing an observatory at John Clyde Open Space took center stage, driven by Zach Lickman’s proposal. Lickman emphasized the observatory’s potential for public engagement and educational outreach, revealing discussions with Princeton University and the United States Air Force Academy about possible collaborations.
