To donate property to the Conservation Commission, please be advised of the following procedure:

1. Prepare a letter to the Board of Selectmen advising them that you desire to donate a portion of your land to the Conservation Commission.

2. Upon receipt of your letter, the Board of Selectmen in turn will write to the Conservation Commission asking if this particular property is of interest to them and if it will be beneficial to the town.

3. The Conservation will determine if the property is such that they do want to accept it by the following standards:

1. That the property is easily accessible;
2. That it looks like conservation land; and,
3. That the use is significant for the Town.

4. After the Conservation Commission has made their determination and if they find that the property is desirable, they will let the Selectmen know.

5. The Board of Selectmen will then notify you of the Commission’s decision.

6. The land must then be appraised (for tax purposes) as well a non-sub plan prepared up by a Registered Land Surveyor. Parties will then need to appear before the Planning Board for approval of that non-sub.

After the Town (Conservation Commission) has accepted the property and is in receipt of the deed transferring the property over to the Town, taxes will cease. If you need further assistance, please feel free to telephone the office at 525-5420, or e-mail me at Robyn Macdonald. at your convenience.