Shaw Farm Community Garden

At a glance

  • What: A proposed community garden at Shaw Farm.
  • Where it stands: Advanced 4-0 on 2026-11-10 to the next stage; final approval to come back at a later meeting.

Sources

Log

2026-11-10 - Select Board

  • One member recused. Proponents described about 0.3 acres and 20 plots with produce donated to the senior center and a food pantry. Members raised process concerns and discussed a town gift account; staff cited wetland buffers, a decommissioned well (about $80,000 to recommission), the haying contract through 2030 and the need for Board of Health guidance. Voted 4-0 to proceed to the next stage; final approval to return.