HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft Letter of Support OSC
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 President Tamash,
On March 10, 2025, the Open Space Committee 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 area and 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 to scenic, cultural, recreation and natural resource
protection.
The Open Space Committee 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,
Lev Malakhoff, Chair
Open Space Committee
CC: Seth W. Burdick, Town Council Liaison
Mark S. Ells, Town Manager
Lindsey Counsell, Chair, Community Preservation Committee
Kathleen Connolly, Assistant Town Attorney