Open Space & Recreation Plan 2020

The Open Space Committee has completed an update of the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan. The plan describes the town's natural resources, provides an inventory of open space and recreational facilities, sets goals, and provides an action plan. The plan was approved by the Mass. Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and is good until 2027.  

Open Space and Recreation Plan 2020 - Complete (PDF)

Updated ORSP Section 9 - Action Plan 2025-2029 (PDF)

Figures

  1. Fig 1 Cultural inventory Map (PDF)
  2. Fig 2 Zoning Map (PDF)
  3. Fig 3 Buildout Analysis Composite Development Potential (PDF)
  4. Fig 4 Surficial Geology (PDF)
  5. Fig 5 Soils (PDF)
  6. Fig 6 Unique Features Map (PDF)
  7. Fig 7 Water Resources (PDF)
  8. Fig 8 Aquifers and DEP Zone 2 (PDF)
  9. Fig 9 Forest Land (PDF)
  10. Fig 10 Unique Plant Communities, Prime Forest, and Vernal Pools (PDF)
  11. Fig 11 Rare Species Habitat (PDF)
  12. Fig 12 Biomap2 Habitat (PDF)
  13. Fig 13 Open Space Map (PDF)
  14. Fig 14 Action Plan (PDF)

Appendix

  1. A. ADA Analysis (PDF)
  2. B. Land Stewardship Infrastructure (PDF)
  3. C. Survey Results (PDF)
  4. D. Four Parks Master Plan (PDF)
  5. E. Mass GIS Level of Protection Classification Criteria (PDF)
  6. F. Parcel Evaluation Form (PDF)
  7. G. Conservation and Deed Restrictions (PDF)
  8. H. Breeding Birds (PDF)
  9. I. Butterfly Inventory (PDF)