Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee

Mission The City of Amesbury is fortunate to balance its urban downtown setting with a wealth of open space, trails and natural resources. As the City embarks on a strategy for economic development and managed growth, we believe that the balance with open space and natural resources can be sustained and enhanced. As volunteers and Amesbury residents, we are committed to preserving opportunities for Amesbury residents to find and take the 'path strange and new' in their own back yard. We aim to make our City a leader in local open space preservation and land use management. Our efforts will interweave Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails into the fabric, enjoyment, and dialogue of the community. Established in May, 2016 the Amesbury Open Space, Natural Resources and Trails Committee (herein "Open Space Committee" or "OSNRTC") acts as an advisory committee to the Mayor, City Council, Municipal Boards and the public. The committee includes representatives from the City Council, Conservation Commission, Planning Board and Amesbury Residents.

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Recent meetings

JUL 22

7:00 PM

Amesbury Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee Meeting

Review of the Invasive Plant Management Plan returned from Conservation Commission review and consideration of the draft Trail Management and Stewardship Plan.

JUN 24

7:00 PM

Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee Meeting

Discussion of mowing and grassland-bird habitat management at Battis Farm; review of an Invasives Demonstration Project (RDAs) and a Draft Invasive Plant Management Plan referred to the Conservation Commission; and consideration of a Draft Trail Management and Stewardship Plan plus park bench placement and the All Persons Trail.

APR 29

7:00 PM

Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee Meeting

Discussion of an invasives demonstration project at Woodsom Farm and review of the Draft Invasive Plant Management Plan for city lands and trails.

MAR 25

7:00 PM

Open Space. Natural Resources, and Trails Committee Meeting

Discussion and referral actions on the Rocky Hill Development (MBTA-zoned Elm St parcels, ~385 units) and the 27 Kimball Road Chapter 40B application; committee circulated a draft Invasive Plant Management Plan for next-meeting review and referral to the Conservation Commission.

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FEB 25

7:00 PM

Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee Meeting

Presentations on phased improvements and accessibility upgrades for Batchelder Park (Po Hill) and Deer Island Park, including trail work, invasive-species management, parking/guardrail options, and potential CPA funding; committee appointed Craige Hird as its representative to the Community Preservation Committee.

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JAN 28

7:00 PM

Open Space, Natural Resources and Trails Committee Meeting

Discussion of an invasives demonstration project at Woodsom Farm and next steps; update on the 2020–2027 Open Space and Recreation Plan (conditional response); and a Community Preservation Committee update with discussion on coordination and oversight with community groups.

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