On behalf of the town, I am very thankful for this gift, that will benefit generations to come. Richmond’s Alexander Reed Road expected to reopen next month, officials say The culvert washed out. “In accordance with the recent Fayette, state-approved comprehensive plan these are critical areas containing plant and animal life or geological and ecological features worthy of preservation in their natural condition and are of significant scenic, scientific or historical value. Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from the past week. “These special places are critical natural areas at the heart of natural resource protection,” he said. “It’s like a three-legged stool, in a way,” he said.Īltogether, Maine has more than 80 land trusts that conserve more than 12% of the state and provide over 2.34 million acres of publicly accessible land.įayette Town Manager Mark Robinson was quoted in a news release showing appreciation for the donation on behalf of the town, adding that this is one of many parcels in Fayette that the land trust has conserved. In addition to working with landowners, he said financial supporters help fund these endeavors while the land trust itself works as a mechanism to make it all happen. “So it’s really a question of how many landowners, and which lands, going forward would be subject to or objects of a conservation effort.” “It’s hard to cap that sort of approach in terms of numbers,” he said. It will also provide access to paddling and fishing on Hales Pond. The land trust will work to create a trail from Bamford Pond Road next year, through which the public can enjoy hiking, snowshoeing, hunting and nature observation. Edwards Kennebec Journal Police said 58-year-old Peter Ronchi By Associated Press Maine Rollinsford police and fire and ambulance personnel from York. “The beauty this land exhibits with the gorgeous pond and tall trees will forever be a peaceful place for the public to enjoy.”Īnd the land has plenty to offer - according to the land trust, it features “2,700 feet of undeveloped stream and pond frontage, vernal pools and biologically rich woodland and wetland habitats.” “In memory of John Moore, it gives us great satisfaction to gift this land to the KLT for preservation,” Donnelly said in a news release. 20 for 12 weeks then 44.97 every 12 weeks Unlimited digital access to Daily access to. Ferguson and Donnelly then decided to donate the property to the Kennebec Land Trust in his memory. Kennebec Journal Keeping you connected to Central Maine. When Moore died, Connors said he left a parcel for his companion Marilyn Donnelly. The Hales Pond Woodland Preserve was donated in honor of John Moore, who purchased the 74 acres in 1960 with his friend Albert Ferguson, according to Kennebec Land Trust Lands Committee Co-Chair Jim Connors. for I have been Kennebec, that does not connect with Brunswick and pounds currency which is a much greater sum than received here by the citizens.
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