Saw Mill Hills Resolution to Mayor
July 2, 2008
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation
Committee.
BE IT ORDERED
WHEREAS, The Saw Mill Hills Open Space Acquisition Project would protect valuable
natural resources and create a connection between the Saw Mill Hills
Conservation Area and the Mineral Hills Conservation Area thereby serving a
public good.
WHEREAS, The project meets the goals of the Open Space and Recreation Plan, Sustainable
Northampton Plan and the Community Preservation Act for the preservation of
open space and for recreation purposes.
WHEREAS, The Broad Brook Coalition, Nonotuck Land Fund and other conservation
partners support the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $150,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to theSaw Mill Hills
Open Space Acquisition Project for the acquisition of approximately 12 acres of land located at
the corner of Ryan Road and Sylvester Road consisting of riparian corridor along Parsons Brook,
wetlands, a vernal pool complex and upland area.And, that the grantee meets the conditions
substantially approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council.
Specifically, $150,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930-
359930).