Open Space Committee

Working to preserve New Boston's natural resources and rural character.

Some accomplishments:

• Acquisition of 195 acre property - The Tuthill Woodlands Preserve on Tucker Mill Road donated to the Piscataquog Watershed Association.
• Conservation easement on 115 acres donated to the Town of New Boston to protect prime wildlife habitat and wetlands.
• Conducted review of town records to identitfy all existing conservation easements in town.
• Examining open space plans from other towns to provide a framework for generating our own.
• Continued to work with neighboring towns exploring the potential benefits of a regional conservation effort