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Neighborhood group pitches acquisition of Milopeloe property to expand Hirschman's open space
Summary
The Greater Cement Hill Neighborhood Association asked the council to support grant-seeking and a transfer of the Milopeloe/Melopela property to Nevada City to expand Hirschman's Pond and Trail, restore wetlands, remove invasives, and add trails and parking; staff and council expressed support and asked for a letter of willingness to accept the property.
Members of the Greater Cement Hill Neighborhood Association asked the Nevada City Council on July 24 to support their effort to acquire the Milopeloe/Melopela property on Highway 49 and reunite it with Hirschman's Pond and Trail.
Eileen Jorgensen, introduced by staff, described the community-led effort to pursue grant funding and a partnership with the Sierra County Land Trust to buy the parcel and transfer it to the city as an extension of Hirschman's open space. Jorgensen said the goals include…
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