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Town approved purchase of state parcel near Spofford Lake; commission flags access and salt concerns
Summary
Minutes record that the Town voted at Town Meeting to buy land from the State near Spofford Lake; the commission noted the parcel likely needs appraisal and survey and has no parking, so public access is unlikely. Members also recorded lake ice and concerns about road salt, with magnesium chloride mentioned as less harmful.
The Town of Chesterfield voted at Town Meeting to purchase a parcel from the State near Spofford Lake, the Conservation Commission minutes record. Selectboard Representative Mary Ewell reported the purchase, and the minutes say the town will likely need an appraisal and a survey; because the parcel lacks parking, the minutes note it is unlikely to be opened for public access without further work.
The commission also noted conditions on Spofford Lake: ice was still present on March 12 and melting ice was reported to be increasing oxygenation. Commission members recorded concern about road salt use around the lake; the minutes state that magnesium chloride is considered less detrimental than other de-icing options. The minutes schedule a Spofford Lake meeting for May 4 to address lake-related items.
The minutes do not record a commission vote tied to the town purchase; the purchase was reported as a Town Meeting action. No further details on purchase acreage, price, or management plans were provided in the minutes.
