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Peabody council declares surplus city parcel and approves conservation restrictions on CPC‑acquired land
Summary
The council voted to declare a city parcel surplus and later approved conservation restrictions totaling about 86.01 acres to Essex County Greenbelt, both motions passing unanimously.
Peabody — The City Council moved on two land matters Thursday: declaring a city‑owned parcel surplus and approving conservation restrictions for land acquired with Community Preservation Committee (CPC) funds.
Councilor Rosignol reported a Legal Affairs Committee motion to declare the city parcels identified as Map 75 Lots 12 and 3 (adjacent to Steven/Mechanic streets) as surplus and to refer the disposal process to the city clerk and community development under the city’s disposal policy; the council approved the motion, 11–0.
Separately, Councilor McGinn moved to approve conservation restrictions to convey conservation interests to the Essex County Greenbelt Association for city‑owned land acquired with CPC funds, described in the motion as approximately 86.01 acres (plus or minus). The motion cited compliance with chapter 194, section 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws and authorized the council president to sign. The council approved that motion by roll call, 11–0.
Councilors said the conservation restrictions and surplus declaration followed committee vetting and legal review and are procedural steps required by state law and city policy when CPC funds and land disposition are involved.
