HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft Letter of Support Conservation Commission
March XX, 2025
Craig Tamash, President
Town of Barnstable Town Council
367 Main Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
RE:LETTER OF SUPPORT –COTUIT HIGHGROUND LAND PROTECTION PROJECT
Dear Town Council PresidentTamash,
On March4, 2025, the Conservation Commission voted unanimously, authorizing me to prepare and submit this letter of support for the Barnstable Land Trust Inc. (BLT) application to the
Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for the purchase of a Conservation Restriction on 10.3 acres of important recreation and open space land at 30 and 31 Crockers Neck Road, Cotuit.
Cotuit Highground is a popular recreation areaand local gathering spot for the community and visitors, in winter for sledding and otherwise for golf. This land acquisition would satisfy
many Town planning and CPC goals related toscenic, cultural, recreation and natural resource protection.
The Conservation Commission has reviewed the proposed Conservation Restriction granted to the Town of Barnstable and recommends Town Council acceptance and approval of the document,
subject to approval by the Massachusetts Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, who may make minor revisions thereto.
Please let me know if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
Fat Piu (Tom) Lee, Chair
Conservation Commission
CC:Seth W. Burdick, Town Council Liaison
Mark S. Ells, Town Manager
Lindsey Counsell, Chair, Community Preservation Committee
Kathleen Connolly, Assistant Town Attorney