The Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission had a brief meeting Thursday, February 6. The first item discussed was the Point Road path. There is a current low bidder of $48,689 for work on the bike path. For work to begin, the bidder must sign the contract, get a certificate of insurance, and receive a signature from Town Hall. The contract also states work would start around April and will finish by the end of June. Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants were also discussed, with no one applying for CPA grants for the path.
The next discussion was on a vacancy in the Commission which they would like to fill, going until the end of May and would then be up for reelection. Adele Sands spoke to the commission in an effort to fill this vacancy. As former Superintendent of Bristol County Agricultural High School, Sands moved to Marion seven years ago and stated she would like to continue work of natural resource management and conservation for the town. Sands’ qualifications and dedication were admired. Though to get the position, the Select Board has to meet with the Open Space Acquisition Commission in a joint meeting to vote for the appointment. Sands also said she seeks to join the ORR School Committee.
The next regular meeting of the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission will be Thursday, March 6.
Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission
By Sam Bishop