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Committee approves removal of unused lookout tower; New England Golf to dismantle structure
Summary
The committee agreed that the unsightly, nonfunctional lookout tower should be removed and arranged for New England Golf (contractor) to take it down; members said the structure appears to sit on blocks and does not require excavation that would trigger additional conservation work.
Committee members reviewed a previously circulated note about a lookout tower on the course that committee members agreed is no longer effective. The group discussed how the structure is anchored and whether its removal would trigger additional conservation or excavation requirements.
A committee member reported that the tower appears to sit on blocks and could be removed without excavation; removing it would avoid the need to escalate conservation permitting. Committee members discussed contractor options and one member moved to have New England Golf remove the structure. The motion was seconded and the committee agreed that New England Golf will remove the lookout tower.
Committee members also noted that while the structure creates a limited blind spot, existing practices (cards left at tee boxes and visual checks) provide some mitigation for players. No additional conservation filings were required at the meeting because members reported the structure was not anchored in a way that would require excavation.
The committee asked staff to coordinate with New England Golf on timing and to confirm any minimal site restoration needed after removal.
