Merrimac Open Space Committee survey

Introduction

The Town of Merrimac owns 17 acres on Emery Street that were originally acquired to serve as additional athletic fields for the community. Unfortunately, the lack of reliable well water at the site made it impossible to maintain grass playing fields in the sandy soil. After several years of little use, the Open Space Committee is circulating this survey to gather residents' ideas on potential future uses for the property. If the property were to be lightly developed for community use, what might you like to see and do there?

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1.If the Emery Street property were to become a community gathering place, please check all boxes that correspond to the uses you think would benefit the community and propose new ideas in the suggestions section.

Other suggestions?

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2.If this project proceeds, would you be interested in being involved with the planning group?

Yes

No, I'll leave that to others

Possibly

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3.Do you have related expertise or experience that you could contribute (either directly, or as an advisor) to a project like this, such as environmental or land planning, engineering, technology, building trades, fundraising or grant writing skills?

Yes

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4.How many years have you lived in Merrimac?

0-5 years

6-15 years

16 or more years

I am not a full-time resident of Merrimac

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6.If you would like to be kept up to date about our progress and planning, please provide your contact information below. Name, email and/or phone.

Thank you for participating!
In late Spring, the OSC will be holding a public forum to get further input. The results of this survey will be posted on the Open Space Committee page of the Town website.

Merrimac Open Space Committee survey - Emery Street property

Introduction