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Lakeville AgCom thanks Rink family for agricultural covenant protecting 138 acres
Summary
The commission reviewed paperwork notifying the town that Alan and Donna Rink (Nomastic Cranberry) placed 138 acres under an agricultural covenant through the Commonwealth's Farm Viability Enhancement Program and agreed to send a thank-you acknowledgment.
The Lakeville Agricultural Commission reviewed paperwork on July 10 notifying the town that Alan and Donna Rink of Nomastic Cranberry were granted an agricultural covenant by the Commonwealth after participating in the Department of Agricultural Resources Farm Viability Enhancement Program.
Commission members said the Rinks’ decision to place 138 acres at 45 Southworth Street into protected agricultural status helps ensure that the property remains in farming use. Commissioners noted the growers provided maps and supporting notes with the filing.
Members discussed acknowledging the family and the Cranberry Growers Association for outreach and education efforts. The commission agreed it would be appropriate for the chair to send a letter of thanks on behalf of the commission and to coordinate that correspondence with town staff.
Commissioners praised the growers for their work educating the public about agriculture as housing and development bring residences closer to farmland.
No formal town action beyond sending an acknowledgment letter was recorded during the meeting.
