Dover Conservation Commission approves Hale Reservation conservation restrictions.
Dover Conservation Commission unanimously backs Hale Reservation restrictions protecting 1,109 acres. The two conservation restrictions, held by the Trustees of Reservations, preserve 136.62 acres of Dover land exclusively for forest management and trails while allowing up to 400,000 square feet of
Conservation Commission · Meeting of May 13, 2026
Dover Conservation Commission unanimously backs Hale Reservation restrictions protecting 1,109 acres. The two conservation restrictions, held by the Trustees of Reservations, preserve 136.62 acres of Dover land exclusively for forest management and trails while allowing up to 400,000 square feet of educational building on a shared 973-acre parcel in Dover and Westwood. The Commission also unanimously approved $38,356.25 in Conservation Agent invoices and a $62,500 Reserve Fund Transfer to cover professional services through fiscal 2026, while recommending reappointment of Chair John Sullivan and member Tim Holiner to three year terms.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of May 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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