HomeMy WebLinkAboutSpecial Town Meeting Article 11 Certified 11.26.25TOWN OF YARMOUTH
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TOWN OF YARMOUTH
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
DY INTERMEDIATE MIDDLE SCHOOL
0o NOVEMBER 17, 2025
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Mary A. Maslowski,
MMC/CMMC
TOWN CLERK
Susan M.Regan
Assistant Town Clerk
Stephanie Wright
Principal Office Assistant
Samantha Bergman
Principal Office Assistant
Derek Karlowicz
Principal Office Assistant
ARTICLE #11: Open Space Acquisition: Open Space Acquisition: To see if the Town will
vote, pursuant to the Community Preservation Act, General Laws Chapter 44B and other
applicable authority: to purchase certain parcels of property totaling 3.14 acres, more or less,
located on Nottingham Drive at Assessors Map 142, Parcel 17 shown as 'Portion of Lot 55 ; as
shown on a plan entitled "Boundary Plan Off Nottingham Drive" made by Merrill Engineers and
Land Surveyors Inc, and dated December 30, 2024; that said land to be conveyed and managed
by the Yarmouth Conservation Commission and used exclusively for open space, passive
recreation, and land conservation purposes consistent with the provisions of Massachusetts
General Laws, Chapter 40, §8C, 310 C.M.R. 22.00 and under Article 97 of the Amendments to
the Massachusetts Constitution; and, to fund such a purchase: transfer $305,000 from
Community Preservation Open Space Reserve, and transfer $300,000 from free cash; and further
to authorize the Select Board and the Conservation Commission to file on behalf of the Town of
Yarmouth any and all applications deemed necessary for grants and/or reimbursements from the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts under Chapter 132A, Section 11; and further to authorize the
Select Board and the Conservation Commission to negotiate any and all agreements and
instruments associated with such purchase; and further to authorize the Select Board and the
Conservation Commission to grant or accept perpetual conservation restriction in limiting the use
of the property as aforesaid. Said conservation restriction may be granted to the Yarmouth
Conservation Trust or any other organization qualified and willing to hold such a restriction.
EXPLANATION: This article would provide the funding necessary to move forward with the
acquisition of 3.14 acres of vacant, undeveloped land, located on Nottingham Drive directly
abutting Taylor -Bray Farm. This acquisition is consistent with the goals outlined in the Open
Space and Recreation Plan which recommends the Town prioritize acquiring properties for open
space which have been identified as suitable areas for the landward migration of salt marshes as
sea levels rise and serve as a buffer for coastal storms and flooding. Acquisition of this property
will support current operations at Taylor -Bray Farm, improve the connectivity of nearby
protected land, and protect natural areas that serve as both essential storm buffer and habitat
while also preserving historic and archaeological features of the site.
Select Board Recommends (5-0) (Select Board)
Community Preservation Committee Recommends (6-0)
Finance Committee Recommends (6-0)
MOTION: Made by Dorcas McGurrin, Member, Select Board. Seconded from the floor.
I move Article 11 as printed in the warrant.
Select Board Recommends 5-0. (Dorcas McGurrin, Member, Select Board)
Finance Committee Recommends 6-0. (Richard Simon, Chair, Finance Committee)
Community Preservation Recommends. (Joanne Crowley, Member, CPC)
ACTION: Vote held. Moderator declared the motion carries.
TIME: 6:56 PM
I hereby certify that the Article, Explanation, and Recommendations are as printed in the warrant
for the 2025 Special Town Meeting held on November 17, 2025. I fiu Cher certify that no
Motions for Reconsideration were called for this Article during the Special Town Meeting.
Mary . Maslowski, MMCICMMC
Town lerk
Date: November 26, 2025
TRUE COPY ATTEST:
Mary aslowski, MMCICMMC
Town Clerk
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