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Subcommittee weighs combining Open Space and Environmental/Conservation commissions
Summary
Members discussed whether the Open Space Commission should be consolidated with the Environmental Quality/Conservation commission because of overlapping preservation duties and shared interest in the town’s land-acquisition fund.
Staff and members discussed the possibility of consolidating the Open Space Commission with the Environmental Quality/Conservation commission to avoid duplication. Staff noted both bodies look at preservation and land acquisition: "The Environmental Quality Commission looks at ... projects. In reality, ... the open space is looking at that same way. They're looking at preservation as well."
Members said consolidation could improve efficiency but warned it might create an unwieldy charge for any single committee. They discussed keeping a focused open-space group or combining specific duties with conservation so the body could bring more detailed recommendations to the council, including how to use the town’s land acquisition fund.
