20.101 An Order to Accept Donation of Easement for Olander Drive ExtensionCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
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In City Council, August 20, 2020
Upon the recommendation of Mayor David J. Narkewicz and Planning & Sustainability
20.101 An Order to Accept a Donation of an Easement for Olander Drive Extension
WHEREAS, The City obtained a MassWorks grant to fund the Olander Drive extension as a
private road to serve the planned Village Hill North Commons affordable housing;
WHEREAS, An easement for Olander Drive extension and related infrastructure, utilities and
retaining wall will provide the City with the rights, but none of the obligations, of a
roadway and ensure city compliance with MassWorks requirements;
WHEREAS, The Olander Drive extension easement, and a new donation of 18.51 acres to the
City for the Mill River Greenway (which was authorized by City Council on
12/3/2009), is shown at the Hampshire Registry, Plan Book 247, Page 66.
Ordered, that
The Mayor is authorized to accept said easement for the Olander Drive extension and associated
facilities.