By Bill Connell, Somerset.
I have been a member of the Open Space Committee for many years. Referring to it in its abbreviated name is misleading. The full name is“Open Space, Recreation and Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund.” In my mind, I am a member of the second generation of the committee. It was created at a time when Franklin was being overrun with development. The primary focus was acquiring large parcels of land or development rights to help manage Franklin’s growth. It has been highly successful.
My generation has moved its focus on what to do with these properties. For instance, Middlebush and Catalpa were always on the short list of creating active recreation. The Consolata Property just acquired may have a similar future but you can only do so much so fast. The good news is there will be no townhouses or condos built there. Route 27 is bad enough already.
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