CPA Projects – Detailed Report

The Powers Farm proposed land purchase is an active farm that abuts Norroway Pond (town property) to the west which is an 8.21 acre site.  The Powers Farm would provide a vital connection and link between the town’s pond and the proposed community park off of North Main Street.  Powers Farm is a combination of fields, forest and wetland.  The property has natural and scenic qualities and its highest value is the view looking east to west where wonderful sunsets can be seen with unspoiled views of the woodland that abuts the town pond.  The Powers land purchase would expand the amount of contiguous open space already protected.  The town pond sits on an 8.21 acre site which is linked to 24 acres across Grove Street to the south.  After all the properties are assembled the town will have 41 acres of contiguous protected open space.    The Powers Farm land purchase in conjunction with the 2.7 acre site adjacent to Powers Farm is an exciting land protection opportunity that when all said and done could protect 71 contiguous acres of open space.
 
 Powers Farm is a unique farm because the property is used for hay, raising farm animals (goats and cows) that use the fields to graze. Mr. Powers sell’s goats, beef and eggs, he will retain the farmhouse, barns and some fields in order to continue his farming operation.  A portion of the fields will be fenced into corrals to prevent people from disturbing the animals while they are grazing but at the same time allow people to observe the farm animals. 
 
 This project meets all six goals of the Open Space & Recreation Plan.  Specifically, it will protect existing open space lands and acquire new lands that safeguard Randolph’s natural resources and provide active and passive recreational opportunities.  It will also expand the amount of contiguous open space.  The project will provide necessary links between the town pond and a town park and provide public access to conservation and recreational facilities for all citizens.