Committee reviews town parcels for open space inventory removal
The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee began reviewing town parcels proposed for removal from its open space inventory. During a September 2 working group meeting, the committee reviewed 36 of 78 parcels submitted by NMCOG, finding most have conservation or recreation value. Parcels deemed
Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee · Meeting of September 2, 2026
TEWKSBURY — The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee began reviewing town parcels proposed for removal from its open space inventory. During a September 2 working group meeting, the committee reviewed 36 of 78 parcels submitted by NMCOG, finding most have conservation or recreation value. Parcels deemed valuable for flood storage, habitat corridors, or canopy preservation will be retained on the inventory.
The working group will provide recommendations to NMCOG and town staff for the updated Open Space and Recreation Plan, which will be available for public review before finalization.
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Source: the Open Space & Recreation Plan Committee meeting of September 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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