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Uxbridge selects nod for ‘pocket forest’ pilot to restore Peaceful Pond area
Summary
Town officials heard a presentation on a Mamford River Watershed MVP seed project that would create a community‑managed pocket forest and resilience park at Charles R. Smith Memorial Park. Organizers say grants will fund design and initial work; the board asked for an MOU and benchmarks before committing town resources.
Dr. David Tapscott and CMRPC staff presented the Mumford River Watershed Pilot Program proposal on Sept. 22, outlining plans to develop a pocket forest and resilience park at the Charles R. Smith Memorial Park, adjacent to the Crown and Eagle apartments.
The project, funded through the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program as a “seed” project, is intended as a community‑driven nature‑based resilience effort. Tapscott said the park would serve as a cooling hub, outdoor classroom and a place to manage invasive species, reduce…
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