Neighbor News
Open Spaces
My experience as part of the Community Preservation Committee has given me a deep understanding of what is required to preserve Open Space.
“In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.” -- John Muir
My experience as part of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) has given me a deep understanding of what is required to preserve Open Space. Being proactive with land owners, and working with a coalition of constituents can make the difference between losing land to development or saving the priority parcels. Parcels adjacent to existing conservation land such as Great Hill, increases the opportunity for our residents to enjoy the feeling of being totally surrounded by nature. Saving farmland leads to more opportunities for local agriculture and maintaining historic vistas, such as the Stonefield Farm that can be seen along the Assabet River Rail Trail. My past work in helping to negotiate ways to purchase these properties at as little expense to the local tax base as possible, will ensure that these natural landscapes are preserved far into the future. If I am re-elected I will be able to continue being proactive to save the parcels of land which have been identified in Acton’s Open Space and Recreation Plans.
Find out what's happening in Actonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
I will be running for re-election to the Acton Board of Selectmen in the March 30th Town Election. Visit my website to learn more about me jonbenson.org