Important Prospect Hill Park News and a Nature Walk
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Beth Lowe
Oct 17, 2009, 6:22:18 PM10/17/09
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Hello Friends,
Fall is in full force, so it's time to enjoy the crisp air and colorful foliage... but first, the news:
Gloria Champion, Inge Uhlir and Gary Marcoux attended the auction of the Polaroid property on Friday, October 9th. After a few low bids (25-27 million dollars) the bank bid 42.5 million and bought it back. Gloria had submitted a request to Mayor McCarthy to initiate eminent domain taking for Berry Farm, but the mayor said as long as it was in the hands of the court, that wasn't possible. Now that the bank has it we need to reinforce the stand that Berry Farm must be protected in its entirety. Please feel free to send a letter of support to Mayor McCarthy. Gloria has already been in touch with the bank and has sent them a copy of the letter we sent to the mayor. We will let you know of any new developments as we get updated information.
Frank Fitzgerald will lead a Fall Nature Walk on Sunday, October 25th at 2:00 p.m. Please meet at the guard rail near the recreation building (314 Totten Pond Rd, Waltham, MA—the main entrance to the park). Wear comfortable shoes and plan to spend at least an hour hiking to the summit to admire the lovely view and enjoy the fall weather!!!
We hope to see you there!!!
Gloria and Beth
Fall is in full force, so it's time to enjoy the crisp air and colorful foliage... but first, the news:
Gloria Champion, Inge Uhlir and Gary Marcoux attended the auction of the Polaroid property on Friday, October 9th. After a few low bids (25-27 million dollars) the bank bid 42.5 million and bought it back. Gloria had submitted a request to Mayor McCarthy to initiate eminent domain taking for Berry Farm, but the mayor said as long as it was in the hands of the court, that wasn't possible. Now that the bank has it we need to reinforce the stand that Berry Farm must be protected in its entirety. Please feel free to send a letter of support to Mayor McCarthy. Gloria has already been in touch with the bank and has sent them a copy of the letter we sent to the mayor. We will let you know of any new developments as we get updated information.
Frank Fitzgerald will lead a Fall Nature Walk on Sunday, October 25th at 2:00 p.m. Please meet at the guard rail near the recreation building (314 Totten Pond Rd, Waltham, MA—the main entrance to the park). Wear comfortable shoes and plan to spend at least an hour hiking to the summit to admire the lovely view and enjoy the fall weather!!!
We hope to see you there!!!
Gloria and Beth
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