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Commission thanks donor for 31-acre conservation gift to NEFF

Gilford Conservation Commission · February 3, 2026
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Summary

Commission members reviewed a conservation easement plan and voted to send a thank-you for a 31-acre donation to NEFF (New England Forestry Foundation) by Bary Dame.

The commission reviewed a conservation easement plan describing a 31-acre donation by Bary Dame to NEFF (noted in the minutes as "Bary Dame’s donation to NEFF — 31 acres of forest land"). Members considered the plan and voted that the commission should send a thank-you for the generous donation; the motion was made by Robert McDonald, seconded by Gary Geoffroy and carried with all in favor.

The minutes do not list additional conditions, restrictions or follow-up steps tied to the donation; members requested the easement documentation be circulated to town officials (see related discussion about forwarding a letter from the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests to the Town Administrator and Board of Selectmen).