Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee

Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee flags two development proposals. Chair Jonathan Sherwood said the 385-unit Rocky Hill Development lacks adequate trail and open-space plans despite Planning Board requests; the Committee will hold full review pending resubmission. Members also

Open Space committee appoints Craige Hird to the Community Preservation Committee. The unanimous vote filled the vacancy created by Michelle Faucher's resignation; Sherwood noted a prior applicant may fill Faucher's OSNRTC seat. The committee heard presentations on Batchelder Park, where a

Amesbury Open Space Committee receives DPW approval for Woodsom Farm invasives project. Chair Jonathan Sherwood reported verbal approval from the Department of Public Works for the demonstration project, with written confirmation pending, and scheduled volunteer work parties for spring once weather