Summary
The Open Space Master Plan will get a public hearing at the June 23 meeting, shaping how Salem protects and plans its open land.
At a glance
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The related conservation fund stands at $1.988 million, generating interest that supports open space work without new taxes.
Residents who use trails and open space will see the town's long-term conservation priorities laid out.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Conservation Commission - Sep 2, 2026
The commission voted to disband the Open Space Task Force, but members noted its mapping of town resources and buildable land remains a useful townwide resource.
Planning Board (Regular) - Jun 23, 2026
Salem just adopted its first open space plan update since 2010. It maps the town's most ecologically valuable land and ranks the top 100 parcels for possible conservation. Salem has about 1,960 protected acres and a nearly $2 million conservation fund to work with.
Planning Board (Regular) - Jun 9, 2026
The Open Space Master Plan will get a public hearing at the June 23 meeting, shaping how Salem protects and plans its open land.
Town Council - May 18, 2026
A new plan identifies the top 100 priority parcels for protection; the town has nearly 2,000 protected acres and a conservation fund just under $2 million.
Conservation Commission - May 6, 2026
Salem's roadmap for protecting open space got adopted — it inventories natural resources, maps wildlife corridors, and ranks the top 100 parcels for conservation. It now goes to the Town Council and Planning Board.
Conservation Commission - Apr 1, 2026
A year-long update to the town's 2010 open space plan ranks the top 100 parcels worth preserving, led by 128 Brookdale Road and 35 Atkinson Road. Adoption is set for May 6, and recommendations would guide how the town buys land and easements going forward.
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