The 42 acres near Highland Lake are known as Babbidge Woods.
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Falmouth Land Trust asks town to pay for half of 42-acre property
Falmouth last helped purchase land for conservation a decade ago.
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Casco Open Space Commission invites ideas
The commission held an open house to gather feedback from residents about improving and expanding the town’s open spaces like parks and trails, hoping to present its plan next year.
Posted inScarborough Leader
In The Know: Community workshop July 25 on town’s Open Space Conservation Plan
The town has begun work on an Open Space Conservation Plan to guide and prioritize land conservation efforts is Scarborough. The community is invited to participate in a fun and interactive workshop on July 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Public Safety building as part of the planning process. The workshop will be […]
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South Portland council rejects tree-saving development moratorium
A majority of city councilors said they want to preserve open space and trees but don’t believe a moratorium is necessary.
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Proposed development moratorium sparks tree debate in South Portland
The moratorium could halt two multifamily housing proposals that threaten to destroy hundreds of trees.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster
Falmouth approves $200K towards land trust purchase, final vote March 23
Town leaders agree the 52-acre parcel of undeveloped forest near the Foreside is ecologically valuable.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
To protect open space, SoPo committee recommends prohibition on sale, new zoning districts
The City Council got its first look at the proposal during a non-voting workshop Thursday.
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Piggery neighbors circulate petition aimed at open-space preservation
South Portland residents hope city councilors will consider the need for green space and affordable housing in their neighborhood.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster
South Portland planners OK contract zone for O’Neil Street project
The zoning proposal will go before City Council for approval, after which the project will undergo site plan review.