Open Space and Recreation Committee

Mid-Spring 2025 Update

The Open Space and Recreation Committee (OSRC) is proud to announce a major step forward in Rowe’s commitment to land conservation and outdoor recreation. 

Thank You, Rowe! Land Acquisition Efforts Approved -  The Open Space and Recreation Committee (OSRC) extends our heartfelt thanks to the residents of Rowe for your support in approving the Committee’s efforts to continue moving forward with the Land Acquisition proposal. Your vote affirms our community’s strong commitment to land conservation, passive recreation, and protecting Rowe’s natural heritage for generations to come.

We are deeply grateful to our conservation partners — Mass Audubon, Franklin Land Trust, Berkshire Natural Resources Council, and The Nature Conservancy — for their expertis and steadfast support. Together, we are leveraging federal, state, and nonprofit grant funding to cover the full cost of this acquisition, with the intent that no local taxpayer funds will be used.

If aquired, the property will be permanently conserved, managed by the Rowe Conservation Commission, and protected under Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution. It will remain a space for passive recreation (including hunting), nature education, and ecological stewardship far into the future.

Other Ongoing Priorities from Your Feedback:  Based on the community-wide Open Space and Recreation Plan Survey [February 2025], the OSRC continues to prioritize what matters most to residents:

  • Invasive Species Management:
    Targeted fieldwork is beginning to control invasive plants and restore native habitats — such as Pelham Lake Park's intiaitves and workshops.

  • Maintaining Recreational Structures:
    Improvements are underway to keep trails, bridges, and access points safe and usable.

  • ADA Accessibility:
    Evaluating sites for ADA-compliant upgrades — including at the renovated Town Library.

  • Indoor Recreation Enhancements:
    Collaborating with other departments and Rowe School to support year-round community use.

  • Public Land Management:
    Upgrades in signage, mapping, and oversight are in progress to enhance land use and stewardship.


?? Want to Learn More or Get Involved? You can attend our monthly meetings and/or contact us any time.
Email us at: openspacerecreationcommittee@gmail.com

Thank you again, Rowe — this success belongs to all of us. Let’s keep moving forward together!

Meeting Schedule: as needed

Next meeting:

Members

4 of 5 seats. 1 years each seat.

  • Aaron Poulin, Member. June, 2025.
  • Amy Trevvett, Member. June, 2025.
  • Justine Krumm, Member. June, 2025.
  • Laurie Pike, Member. June, 2025.
  • VACANT

Previous meetings:

Calendar of Events
Bowling COA -- CANCELLED
Shelburne lanes
Posted to: Council on Aging
Rowe Town Hall - Meeting Room #1 and via Remote Participation
Posted to: Historic Commission
Fri, May 23, 2025
Rowe Town Hall - 1st Floor & Via Remote Participation
Posted to: Board of Selectmen
Assessors Meeting Room
Posted to: Board of Assessors
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