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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Residents Say 'Leave It' to Leavitt On Pheeny's Island Park [POLL]

Norton residents express opposition to adventure camp at public hearing Monday night.

Over 100 people turned out for the Pheeny’s Island public hearing Monday night, many of them voicing their strong opinions against the proposed adventure park. Currently the island is for sale by a private owner. “Be aware, this is a private land owner, as we all potentially are,” said Conservation Commission member Julian Kadish. “And there are a lot of rules about what people can’t do with their land, but in general we’re allowed freedom beyond that to do what we want with the land. So you have to look at both sides of this issue.” Chris Yarworth of Yarworth Engineering presented the project, describing it as an “environmentally sensitive course.” The goal is to use the trees for rope bridges, ziplines and other challenges. The …

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Mark McKay

8:24 am on Friday, November 2, 2012

Sorry but they won't. They're notoriously skittish and won't return if disturbed. Please do some research on the subject.   more ›

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