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Nashoba Conserva-on Trust 2014 Annual Mee-ng

Copyright 2014 Nashoba Conserva-on Trust 1

April 28, 2014

Agenda


•  2013 Year in Review

•  2014 Projects & Events

•  TGP Pipeline Update

•  Turner Dam Update

•  Open Space Plan

•  Officer and Director ElecDons

2013 in review


Bird Walk at Heald Orchard

2013 in review


Bird Walk

Glimpse of Pepperell

2013 in review


Bird Walk


Meet & Greet at Kimball Farm

ENJOY COFFEE AND DONUTS WITH NCT BOARD MEMBERS

AND LEARN ABOUT:

-Our work to conserve land in Pepperell for the public’s enjoyment

-The benefits of NCT membership

-The benefits of donating land

For more information:

find us on Facebook or at www.nashobatrust.org

MEETTHE NASHOBA CONSERVATION TRUST

WHERE: KIMBALL’S FRUIT FARM

184 HOLLIS STREET

WHEN: SEPT 28TH 10AM-4PM

2013 in review


Bird Walk



Erik Stromsted Memorial Walk And Tribute

2013 in review


Bird Walk




Jeff Smith Hike

2013 in review


Bird Walk




Jeff Smith Hike

Facebook Launch

2013 in review


Bird Walk




Jeff Smith Hike

Facebook Launch

Hamilton Investment Trust Land DonaDon

2013 in review


Bird Walk




Jeff Smith Hike

Facebook Launch

Financial Review

Land Dona-on

NASHOBA CONSERVATION TRUST, INC.

FY 2013 FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Jan 1, 2013 Beginning Balance $13,012.73 Dec. 31, 2013 Ending Balance $23,682.98 Income Sources:

• Membership $2,891.00 • Other Donations 2,597.76 • Keyes Farm Extension Fundraiser 310.00 • Donations in memory of Erik Stromsted 2,058.00 • Grants to support NCT trail guide design/production 5,500.00 • Amazon Associate Payments 72.21 • CD Interest 39.16

Total Income $13,468.13

Expenditures:

• Insurance $2,193.00 • Land Trust Alliance membership dues 250.00 • MA Land Trust Coalition Membership dues 50.00 • Post Office box annual renewal fee and postage 91.64 • Beaver solutions-Flexible Pond Leveler Pipe System 195.00 • Large trash bags for Pepperell Green-Up 232.89 • Commonwealth of MA – Annual Report Filing Fee 15.00 • Commonwealth of MA – Tax Form PC Filing Fee 35.00 • NCT outgoing President gift – Dinner/walking stick 180.10 • Memorial celebration for Erik Stromsted 392.31

Total Expenses $3,634.94

!!! !

Agenda







•  Officer and Director Elec-ons

2014 Projects & Events


New web site

•  NCT History •  Property lis-ngs •  Photo gallery •  New and events •  Email connec-on to

board •  TGP pipeline info



New web site Trail Guide •  Covers both NCT and TOP

parcels •  Acreage, mileage and

difficulty •  Descrip-on, including

natural resources and wildlife to be seen

•  Land protec-on history •  Direc-ons

•  Available June at $10 per •  Buying loca-ons TBD



New web site Trail Guide

Nashua River Trail Survey •  Mark the boundaries so

public can enjoy full extent of trail

•  Assess poten-al to meet accessibility guidelines



New web site

Trail Guide

Nashua River Trail Survey

Events

Event DescripDon Date

Bird Walk Annual bird walk at Heald Orchard guided by Michael Veit

May 10 6:00 to 8:00am

Summer cookout Fundraising event to coincide with the Perseus meteor showers

August

Jeff Smith Hike 8+ mile hike from Pepperell to Hollis

November

Full moon snowshoe walk

Winter evening hike; loca-on TBD

December

Agenda








Tennessee Gas Pipeline: What is it?


•  250 mile, 36” high pressure pipe with smaller laterals origina-ng in NY and termina-ng in Dracut

•  Also includes new metering sta-ons and compressor sta-ons

•  Will deliver 2.2 billion cubic feet of gas per day

•  Some gas will be used to power the electric grid; some gas may be liquefied and sold overseas

•  Plan is to have pipeline opera-onal by 2018

Tennessee Gas Pipeline: How is NCT affected?


The pipeline would cross the enDre Keyes Farm: •  100’ vegetaDon clearance and construcDon zone •  Permanent 50’ cleared right of way •  Herbicides may used to maintain easement corridor

Nashua R

iver

NCT NCT NCT

NCT

Proposed Route of Kinder Morgan/Tennessee Gas PipelineNashoba Conservation Trust - Keyes Farm

Proposed Pipeline Route

Tennessee Gas Pipeline: How is Pepperell affected?


The pipeline would cross protected land that is Pepperell’s main source of drinking water

Tennessee Gas Pipeline: What is NCT’s posi-on?


•  We oppose the compromise and use of conserva-on land for anything other than its intended purpose

•  We believe the effort to meet Massachusefs’ energy needs should not come at the expense of assets benefihng the public good

•  We support an open and inclusive review of energy sourcing op-ons that: •  Fully accounts for the pipeline’s impact on quality of life •  Priori-zes the investment in and use of renewable solu-ons, as well

as improvements in exis-ng infrastructure •  Accelerates the investment in and deployment of energy efficiency

programs that will lower the demand for gas

Tennessee Gas Pipeline: What is NCT doing?


Current Ac-vi-es •  Web site pages dedicated to

educa-ng the public about the pipeline

•  Ac-vely working with Pepperell Board of Selectmen to secure a public forum with Kinder Morgan

•  Afending other town mee-ngs with Kinder Morgan

•  Communica-ng with other conserva-on and stakeholder groups

Planned Ac-vi-es •  Secure legal counsel to assist

with eminent domain issues

•  Arrange public mee-ng to educate property owners and stakeholders

•  Reach out to state reps and agencies involved in the decision process

Agenda








Turner Dam Removal


•  Why is the dam being removed?

•  Whose project is it?

•  What is the -meline?

Agenda








Pepperell Open Space & Recrea-on Plan


The Plan •  What is the Plan?

•  Why is it important?

•  Why is the survey being conducted?

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OPEN SPACE MAP

OF PEPPERELL

April 2008

SELECTED GIS

DATA DISPLAYED

Pepperell Town Boundary

Region Town Boundaries

Roads

Town Owned, Protected

State Owned, Protected

Land Trust Owned, Protected

Conservation Restriction, Protected

CR-No Public Access

Land Under Chapter 61, 61A, 61B

Private Land

Town Owned, Not Protected

Parcel Lines (12/06)

Rivers and Ponds

Open Space in Neighboring Towns

Map Created by Town of Pepperell GIS 4/08

Copyright Town of Pepperell 4/08

This map includes information from the Office of Geographicand Environmental Information (MassGIS), Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs.

This Open Space Map of Pepperell shows1) The network of Protected Open Space

(all parcels colored GREEN)2) Lands open to the public

(all parcels colored SOLID GREEN)3) Lands prioritized for possible protection in the future

(all parcels marked with a *)

DISCLAIMER

All GIS and electronic database materials in electonic or any other format and any serviceswhich may be provided related thereto are provided "as is" without and warranties of anykind, and all warranties on merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are herebydisclaimed. In no event shall the Town of Pepperell be liable to the recipient or any other

party for damages of any type, including but not limited to incidental, consequential, orexemplary damages arising out of the use or inability to use these materials. This agreementshall be governed by the laws of Massachusetts, where any litigation arising hereunder shall

take place. This agreement is the complete and exclusive statement of the agreementbetween the parties and may be modified only by a written agreement.

OPEN SPACE LABELS:

CL Conservation Land (owned by the Town, managed by the Conservation Commission)W Water Department (owned by the Town, managed by the Water Department)NCT Nashoba Conservation TrustNRLT Nissitissit River Land TrustDRLT Dunstable Rural Land TrustF & W Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Commonwealth of MassachusettsDCS Department of Conservation Services, Commonwealth of MassachusettsFarm Protected Farmland, may not allow public accessCR Conservation Restriction, may or may not allow public access

The Plan and NCT •  Why is the plan

important to NCT?

•  What are we doing to protect priority open spaces

•  How can you help?

Agenda







•  Officer and Director ElecDons

Officers and Directors Elec-ons


Officers to be elected for one year term:

Directors to be elected for three year term:

•  Pafy Franklin, Treasurer •  Cindy Kuhn, Secretary •  Paula Terrasi, Vice President •  Ken Hartlage, President

•  Russ Schof •  Rob Rand

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