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Commission backs letter of support to move 136 Degrass Road into conservation
Summary
A Mashpee resident petitioned to transfer 136 Degrass Road (Map 103 Block 8136) to conservation; the Conservation Commission voted to draft a letter backing the warrant article and advised lining up a nonprofit conservator before Town Meeting.
Theresa Ronhock, a neighbor of the parcel at 136 Degrass Road, told the Conservation Commission she filed a citizen petition to have the tax‑taken lot transferred to conservation, saying the property sits across from the Pine Barrens and serves as a wildlife corridor. "I filed this petition article…to have the piece of property on 136 Degrass Road transferred to conservation," Ronhock said, noting the parcel had been slated for conservation in a 2008 plan.
Commissioners pressed for clarity about who would hold a conservation restriction; staff recommended a local nonprofit rather than the town. Commissioner Paul moved that the commission prepare a letter of support for the article and designate a representative to speak at Town Meeting; the motion carried unanimously after roll‑call votes in favor by Paul, Sandy, Shauna and Rich. The commission also advised the petitioner to secure an outside conservator or community partner to strengthen implementation before the warrant is called at Town Meeting.
