Bollinger Farm preservation restriction moving toward finalization, commission says
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Staff reported the Bollinger agricultural preservation restriction will be finalized by April after a multi-year effort; the city will sign but did not contribute funds, and the restriction will permanently protect the farm on both sides of North Farms Road.
The Northampton Conservation Commission heard an update on March 27 that a permanent agricultural preservation restriction (APR) for Bollinger Farm is moving forward and is expected to be finalized by April. Staff said the APR will place a permanent restriction on the entire Bollinger Farm on both sides of North Farms Road.
Commission staff said the arrangement was unusual because the city will be a signatory without providing financial contribution; the nonprofit Kestrel secured the funding needed to complete the restriction. Commissioners welcomed the news. Staff also noted a recent birth of calves at the farm in an unrelated, informal update.
No vote was taken; the item was reported as an informational update under other business.