Open Space Committee

Description:

The Open Space Committee is responsible for writing, maintaining and implementing an "Open Space Plan" that reflects our town's committment to protecting natural spaces while providing a blueprint for sustainable development. Preserving open space can deliver profound economic benefits by helping communities avoid the costly mistakes of misusing or overwhelming precious resources. After the Open Space Committee develops the Town's Open Space plan, it submits the plan to the Massachusetts Department of Conservation Services for approval. In order to be eligible to apply for many state grants, Topsfield must have an approved Open Space Plan. At the same time, the Open Space Plan is integrated into the Master Plan developed by the Planning Board

Encroaching development threatens the character, natural resources and way of life in Topsfield and so many other small rural towns in the Northeast. Once open space is lost, it is lost forever. Topsfield residents interested in working with our committee should contact the chairman.

Board Members

Name Title
Reginald Lockwood Member
Joe Geller Chairman
David Merrill Clerk
Melissa Ogden Member
Martha Sanders Member