1 new Enforcement Order was issued in response to a report of a wetland violation - filling, dredging or altering a wetland without a valid Order of Conditions. The Commission is pursuing legal action on an outstanding Enforcement Order. Have worked with the State Forester to review and manage more than 9 cutting plans and sites in and near wetlands in an effort to reduce or prevent damage to the wetlands. The Assessors have also provided invaluable assistance in setting up mapping software on the Commission's new computer. The funds were available to the town because of the work done last year by the Open Space Committee in writing an Open Space Plan.
Negotiations are still underway for purchase of the property.
An alternative property on Blood Hill is also being investigated and documented in case negotiations for the Watatic property become deadlocked. You may have noticed flyers for hikes through the town. Co-sponsored by the Ashby Conservation Commission, the Open Space Committee and the Ashby Land Trust, these hikes are designed to allow the citizens of Ashby to experience some of Ashby's Open Spaces first hand. Landowners have graciously given permission for this group to hike across their lands. A high percentage of the lands are State owned or in the Chapter 61 programs.