The 2014 warrant article commits Groveland to a conceptual design and confirmation of clear titles. It does NOT commit the Town to any final design elements or further financial commitments and will NOT raise taxes.  

 

Important: this warrant article and committing the requested CPA funds WILL fund: 

1. An engineer-led conceptual design, which will then allow Groveland to begin an informed dialogue with: 

   • Property owners whose land abuts the proposed trail 

   • National Grid to begin iterative dialogue for necessary 99-year lease negotiations 

   • MassDOT to formally raise awareness of the project's plan

   • Regional and local boards and committees to align priorities and interests

   • Georgetown, Haverhill and West Newbury, who have future access points to our trail

   • Other interested parties (e.g., local business, schools, organizations)

2. Confirmation of clear titles by a Lawyer 

   • Confirm clean titles to assure that the land is, in fact, developable (all indications show there will be no complication)

3. Public Engagment Plan: multiple public hearings to enagage all parties 

 

Important: this warrant article WILL NOT:

1. Raise taxes or create new taxes

2. Commit to any final design elements (e.g., route, surfacing, aesthetics) 

3. Commit to any additional funding