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Williamstown voters to determine disposition of town-owned land
After much discussion Monday about the benefits and disadvantages of selling a parcel of town-owned land known as the Blair Lot, between Routes 7 and 43 (New Ashford and Hancock Roads), the Selectmen unanimously approved letting the voters have the final say at town meeting in May. ...He said the land has the potential to provide an income of $20,000 to $30,000 to the town every 15 years or so from timber harvests and could be a future site for wind turbines.
January 30, 2009
by Meghan Foley
in North Adams Transcript
WILLIAMSTOWN -- After much discussion Monday about the benefits and disadvantages of selling a parcel of town-owned land known as the Blair Lot, between Routes 7 and 43 (New Ashford and Hancock Roads), the Selectmen unanimously approved letting the voters have the final say at town meeting in May.
"I would prefer to move forward at least and let the voters have the say in the final decision," Chairwoman Jane B. Allen said.
Town Tree Warden Robert "Bob" E. McCarthy Jr. came before the Selectmen to talk about the property, which totals about 235 acres, and to argue why it... [continue via Web link]
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