CPA Projects – Detailed Report

This article enabled the Town to continue its partnership with the Brewster Conservation Trust (BCT), working together to preserve critical open space, in this case, 4.925 acres abutting the Town’s Baker’s Pond Conservation Area. This acquisition preserves a walking trail that connects existing Town trails with Nickerson State Park. The Towns of Brewster and Orleans, along with the BCT, own 140 acres of conservation land east and south of this land acquisition. These entities jointly manage the two-mile public walking loop trail there, with parking on Baker’s Pond Road. BCT has purchased the land for $360,000.  The requested $250,000 in CPA funds will be used to place a conservation restriction on the property, which will be held by the Town.  A total of $264,000 in funds includes $14,000 for legal and other expenses.