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Select board grants discretionary easement to Kingswood Golf Club to protect open space
Summary
The board approved a 10‑year discretionary easement on Kingswood Golf Club land aimed at preserving undevelopable open space; board counsel and members said the easement follows prior practice and staff recommended continuity with historical precedent.
The Wolfeboro Select Board granted a discretionary easement to the Kingswood Golf Club at its March 18 meeting after the town attorney recommended continuing the practice used historically to preserve undevelopable land. Sebastian (speaker 10), representing the club, said the easement protects open space and that the club is not for sale; he indicated the club would accept a longer term if the board desired but the attorney recommended 10 years.
Select board members discussed whether to add buy‑back or right‑of‑first‑refusal language should the club ever elect to sell the property; the board indicated such options could be explored later. A motion to grant the discretionary easement was seconded and approved without recorded opposition.
The easement will be recorded consistent with town counsel’s recommendations and will remain in effect under the agreed term, preserving the parcel from subdivision or development incompatible with open‑space objectives.
