Town of Westwood residents: In order to set the record straight--
Save Clapboard Tree Meadow
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Mr. Cronin,
I was awarded a town recognition for my service as a Westwood Library Trustee by Patrick Ahearn on behalf of the Select Board at Town Meeting. I apologize if I mislabeled it and I would advise you to talk to him for corroboration.
Thank you for writing this, Eric! I agree with you completely.
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Want to Know More about the Litigation, Town of Westwood v. Westwood Land Trust?
Clapboardtree Street abutter supporting the Bean Farm
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Great history Cro. Thank you!!
I wholeheartedly agree that CRs are serious documents that should be upheld and respected, much like the laws and ethical guidelines that dictate how a municipality can and cannot use public resources and finances on behalf of a private entity.
Preserving Westwood’s Last Working Farm
Preserving Westwood’s Natural Heritage
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Hello Karen,
I sent the trust the note below, but wanted to post it here for anyone in town that may want to understand how the organization responds to those that have a differing view. *One small edit because I didn’t like my original choice of words.
Hello,
I'd hardly call filing a lawsuit "debating" an issue.
Very well stated Karen! Thank you.
Why is Westwood suing the Westwood Land Trust and trying to destroy a legally protected meadow?
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I could not agree more! Thank you for posting this information. Seems to me the Select Board is way out on a limb here!
How is it possible that a town could sue the Land Trust on behalf of a private company?? Shouldn't the Bean Farm be paying these costs?
Agree 100%. The Select Board members are on the wrong side of this issue and are risking conservation land everywhere for the benefit of one privately owned business. Big mistake.
This whole situation is backwards. The norm would be
that the Select Board supports the Westwood Land Trust
decision and the Bean Farm files a challenge in court.
Then the Select Board responds with an answer that
supports the Westwood Land Trust.
Yes, the current fire station size is sufficient. A clarification of the Town’s expensive studies.
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I am curious to understand what the “no” vote camp’s target budget would be for the project, as well as how that would be offset by the costs of starting the study and design over. I understand that folks are concerned about the cost, but what cost would you deem acceptable?
The vote “no” people illegally placed flyers in mail boxes around town. I wouldn’t side with those who violate federal law so easily. That said, the vote no succeeded and we will now learn how much that will cost. More? Less? Timer will tell. Who benefits from the no outcome?
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This letter writer has really hit the nail on the head and expressed concerns and frustrations that many residents in town agree with. I also have asked the Selectboard why this litigation is being pursued but am met with no response whatsoever.
This is so well put. It is interesting that the farm has been trying to get access to the meadow since before the current commercial farming operation really restarted. If that’s the case, the issue isn’t about the farm’s current financial situation.