Category: Preserved Lands

DEP’s SOUND OUTLOOK Cites Sheep Farm’s Diversity, High Quality, Urban Proximity

GROTON — The February issue of Sound Outlook, an electronic newsletter of the Department of Environmental Protection, says this about the Sheep Farm, acquired by GOSA in December with the aid of state grants:   The property’s ecological and habitat diversity and quality and its proximity to a highly urbanized area distinguish the site, which is [...]

Wednesday March 2nd, 2011 in Environmental Impact, Land Acquisitions, Preserved Lands | No Comments »

GOSA Working To Ready Sheep Farm For Public Use

GROTON–The Groton Open Space Association is working at high speed through heavy winter weather to prepare the newly acquired Sheep Farm on Hazelnut Hill Road for public use.    Eight buildings on the property, including two houses, a barn and sheds, are to be demolished before the site is deemed safe for visitors. Asbestos and [...]

Wednesday February 16th, 2011 in Land Acquisitions, Preserved Lands | No Comments »

Full Text of GOSA President’s 2010 Report

NOANK — Following is the text of GOSA President Joan Smith’s report to the annual meeting Oct. 21, 2010  Groton Open Space Association has benefited in 2010 from active community involvement. The breadth and depth of talent, professionalism and time donated by our volunteers is truly impressive. Here are some of the highlights: The Sheep Farm [...]

Saturday October 23rd, 2010 in Environmental Impact, Land Acquisitions, Land Use Regulations, Miscellaneous, Preserved Lands | No Comments »

GOSA President Calls 2010 “Year of the Community”

NOANK — Groton Open Space Association President Joan Smith told the GOSA annual meeting that this year has seen impressive community involvement in the work of the organization, and she cited the Sheep Farm as “our biggest story.” The meeting took place Oct. 21, 2010, as GOSA moved toward closing on the 63-acre Sheep Farm [...]

Saturday October 23rd, 2010 in Environmental Impact, Land Acquisitions, Land Use Regulations, Miscellaneous, Preserved Lands | No Comments »

Big Turnout Expected For GOSA Annual Meeting

GROTON — A strong turnout is expected for the Oct. 21, 2010 annual meeting of the Groton Open Space Association, where renowned geoscientist Jelle Zeilinga de Boer will speak.  “We’re looking forward to a full house,” said GOSA President Joan Smith. Site of the meeting is Noank’s Latham Chester store, 108 Main St., next to [...]

Tuesday October 5th, 2010 in Environmental Impact, Land Acquisitions, Preserved Lands | No Comments »

GOSA To Meet As Sheep Farm Plan Nears Climax; Geoscientist To Speak

GROTON — The Groton Open Space Association will hold its 2010 annual membership meeting Oct. 21 as a major GOSA acquisition effort approaches its climax.  The scheduled guest speaker for the meeting, Jelle Zeilinga de Boer, is author of a book on Connecticut’s geology.  The meeting will take place against the background of the GOSA [...]

Monday September 6th, 2010 in Land Acquisitions, Miscellaneous, Preserved Lands | No Comments »

GOSA Will Hold Second Dog Walking Permit Session Sept. 16, 2010

  GROTON — The Groton Open Space Association will hold a second orientation/permitting session at 7:30 p.m. , Sept. 16, 2010, at the Groton Library on Route 117  for dog owners who want to walk their pets at The Merritt Family Forest. The first session was held Aug. 21.  To register for this second session.  please [...]

Monday August 30th, 2010 in Environmental Impact, Preserved Lands | No Comments »

Provisionally, GOSA Will Open TMFF To Dog Walking; Permit Required

   GROTON — The Groton Open Space Association will provisionally lift its ban on dog walking at The Merritt Family Forest in late August, issuing permits to dog owners who agree to follow rules intended to protect the land and other users.  Joan Smith, GOSA president, said that GOSA will hold a series of orientation [...]

Saturday July 24th, 2010 in Environmental Impact, Preserved Lands | No Comments »

Open Space Tax Designation Question Remains Stuck

GROTON — The question of  allowing tax reductions for owners of  lands designated as “open space” came no closer to an answer June 7, 2010, due to the cancellation of a scheduled meeting of the Conservation Commission at which the matter would have been discussed. The meeting failed to draw a quorum.   The Conservation Commission [...]

Tuesday June 8th, 2010 in Land Use Regulations, Preserved Lands | No Comments »

Rell Signs Open Space Protection Legislation Championed By Wright

  HARTFORD – Gov. Jodi Rell has signed legislation championed by Democratic Groton State Representative Elissa Wright to ensure long term protection of land acquired by municipalities for purposes of open space, conservation and preservation. The new law was described as follows in an official release from the House Democrats of the Connecticut General Assembly: [...]

Friday May 28th, 2010 in Land Use Regulations, Preserved Lands | No Comments »