Wells residents have an opportunity to cast a big vote for conservation on June 8th
The Wells Conservation Commission and the Great Works Regional Land Trust are negotiating to conserve two parcels of land totaling 418 acres. Article 17 on the upcoming town ballot requests up to $450,000 for the properties. The funds are already in the town's Land Bank Account and will not impact property taxes.
These two parcels — Tilton property on Route 109 and Bragdon Road and the Granite State Lands off of the Perry Oliver Road — include headwater streams, wetlands, vernal pools, portions of the Great Haith, 5,250 feet of the Merriland River, parts of Perkins Brook and West stream. The lands will protect water quality and be open to the public for wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting, and cross country skiing. The town money will be matched with funds from other sources by the Conservation Commission and the Land Trust. The Selectmen supported this warrant article 3-2 and the Budget Committee 5-0.
Granite State lands - 288 acres
Tilton Property - 130 acres
