Westwood Land Trust, Inc.--Property Cleanup

Westwood Land Trust, Inc., Westwood, MA

2009 Cleanup of the 795 Clapboardtree Property

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(May 3, 2009)

Art Exhibit 2009 Capturing Nature in Westwood

As part of the annual Westwood Town Cleanup, the Westwood Land Trust (WLT) coordinated a cleanup of the Town’s preserved property at 795 Clapboardtree Street on Sunday, May 3, 2009. The Westwood Land Trust would like to thank the twenty-plus volunteers that gave their time and energy to fill six large trash bags with litter. Special thanks go to Mike Burke and the Pack 1 Islington Cub Scouts and their families for their participation and enthusiasm. After the cleanup, Westwood Land Trust President Nancy Dempze led a hike through the 23-acre property.

The property was part of the former Polaroid Complex off of Route 1A/Washington Street and is located behind the SNARC facility. Duncan and Ellen McFarland purchased this property that is adjacent to Prout Farm/Clapboardtree Meadows to expand the conservation land in that area. The property has long been identified as important for open space. In 2006, the McFarlands generously offered to donate the property to the Town, and the Town voted to accept the donation.

The Westwood Land Trust, Inc., is a charitable organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and all contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.