Conservation Partnership Grant Program News Today

Four requests relating to the Community Preservation Committee that will be brought before

HAVERHILL — The city has once again partnered with Greenbelt to preserve about 72 acres of mostly woodlands in the Crystal Lake area and stop any future development of houses.

Essex County Greenbelt Association was awarded a $162,500 state grant Wednesday as part of the nonprofit’s continuing efforts to preserve land adjacent to Haverhill’s Crystal Lake drinking water supply. As only WHAV reported last fall, Greenbelt laid out plans to work with the city to jointly purchase development rights to 54 acres, buying 19 acres […]

State officials announced Tuesday more than $12 million in funding for park and open space projects — but just 2.7% of the funds are coming to the SouthCoast.

State officials announced Tuesday more than $12 million in funding for park and open space projects — but just 2.7% of the funds are coming to the SouthCoast.

Grant applications available for recreation and conservation projects