05 Feb 2010 |
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| Thanks to overwhelming citizen support, the Back Channel Islands are now owned by the Town of New Castle and protected by an easement held by the Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire, effective December 30, 2009. The Open Space Committee is very grateful for the huge turnout and show of support for this project on December 1 at our special town meeting. Citizens voted for the town to raise up to $150,000 for the purchase and protection of the islands. During the month of December, over 70 families and organizations in town contributed the balance of $37,000 which the Southeast Land Trust needed to complete the purchase and establish the easement. These islands are now protected forever. Thank you, New Castle! Your Open Space Committee
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