Forest Ridge conservation acquisition advances with state grant
Winchester Conservation Commission advances Forest Ridge property acquisition with state grant backing. Chair Tracy Olson updated members on negotiations completing at an agreed-upon purchase price; the board unanimously approved Phase I environmental studies with Consultant Coneco for both
CONSERVATION COMMISSION - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE · Meeting of June 9, 2026
Winchester Conservation Commission advances Forest Ridge property acquisition with state grant backing. Chair Tracy Olson updated members on negotiations completing at an agreed-upon purchase price; the board unanimously approved Phase I environmental studies with Consultant Coneco for both parcels. A Land Conservation Assistance Grant provides 90 percent reimbursement for appraisal, environmental study, conservation restriction, and closing costs.
The Select Board is scheduled to accept the grant on June 15. The Commission also unanimously approved Certificates of Compliance for the Eversource underground transmission line project and the North Reservoir Dam.
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Source: the CONSERVATION COMMISSION - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE meeting of June 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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