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Commission explores ownership, stewardship options for 5 Points orchard and adjoining community garden
Summary
The commission discussed the 5 Points orchard and community garden, including discovery that a private owner (Judith McElholl) owns part of the parcel, possible lot‑line revision or transfer to the conservation commission, and interest in hosting pruning workshops and community uses.
Commissioners reported on a site visit to the 5 Points orchard and adjacent community garden and discussed ownership, access and potential stewardship options after staff contacted a named owner.
Assistant city planner Nate Nardi told the commission he had written to a property owner, Judith McElholl, proposing collaboration on the historic food forest. Nardi said McElholl had been unaware she owned part of the parcel and is now consulting an attorney; she indicated she does not want to retain the land. “She had no idea that she…
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