Agricultural Commission assigns coordination roles for Master Plan work
Agricultural Commission · Meeting of August 31, 2026
BOLTON — Agricultural Commission coordinates Master Plan work with other Bolton town boards. The commission assigned members to coordinate with the Planning Board, Conservation Trust, Economic Development, Town Planner, and Historical Commission on farm-support and land-preservation initiatives. The commission discussed the Vattes Property's attempt to exit Chapter 61A protections and identified needs for resources to help landowners preserve agricultural land and assist buyers in purchasing farmland.
Bill Nickles presented a $10,000 community garden project proposal in partnership with the Conservation Trust for a 0.7-acre site at Nashaway Road and Still River Road.
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Source: the Agricultural Commission meeting of August 31, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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