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Indian Meadow sale reported; committee to monitor chapter restriction and town's first-refusal rights
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Summary
Committee members were told the owners of the Indian Meadow property are pursuing a sale as they move to a larger facility; the committee was informed the town holds a conservation restriction/right of first refusal though speakers referenced both 'chapter 40' and 'chapter 61b' in the transcript and agreed to monitor for formal notice.
The Open Space Committee was told on March 23 that owners of the Indian Meadow property, which lies partly in Northborough and partly in Westborough and currently operates as a golf course with an associated congregation facility, are pursuing a sale as they prepare to move to a larger facility.
The Chair said the owners have received bids and appear to have a serious buyer who, according to the owner’s representative, "would also want to maintain and keep the golf course." The Chair described the representative as "friendly and forthcoming" but said the owner would not disclose details while lawyers review the sale.
Committee members noted the town has a right of first refusal under a conservation restriction; the transcript contains inconsistent references to the enabling statute (the Chair initially said "chapter 40" and a member later asked whether it was "chapter 61b"). Members agreed the town should monitor any formal notice and coordinate with the town planner if a sale advances.
No formal action was taken; committee members said they will watch for official notification that would trigger the town’s right-of-first-refusal process.
