Effort of three neighbors conserves 420 acres in Ashfield
Lodges Pond in Ashfield is part of 420 acres of land conserved by three neighbors with the help of the Franklin Land Trust. Contributed Photo/Robert Jonas
Staff Report
Published: 3/4/2021 3:20:52 PM
ASHFIELD The efforts of three neighbors have resulted in the conservation of 420 acres of land in the area of Barnes, Bailey and Phillips roads.
Most recently, 30 acres of forestland on Phillips Road were conserved late last year by Ray Damato with the help of the Franklin Land Trust.
“This parcel is the icing on the cake,” Franklin Land Trust Land Protection Specialist Emily Boss said in a press release from the conservation nonprofit. “The conservation of the Damato parcel is a testament to the power of working together to accomplish a common goal.”
Betty and Charles Barker
Known affectionately simply as “Betty” to her wide circle of devoted friends and family, Elizabeth Mary Gardiner Barker of South Deerfield, who passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2021 at the age of 93, was “modest but mighty,” a local philanthropist who quietly shared her good fortune with countless organizations doing the work she believed in; and with the many individuals she met along the way who needed a helping hand.
A passionate believer in the importance of community, Betty was particularly devoted to the work of Tilton Library, Dakin Humane Society, Franklin Land Trust, Pioneer Valley Hospice, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, and the Greenfield Community College Foundation, in support of the Nursing and Community Access Programs. She gave generous support, including countless volunteer hours, to numerous Franklin County organizations including the Girl Scouts, Board of Organized Work at Franklin Medical Center, and Community Foundati
24 acres in Conway, Ashfield donated to Franklin Land Trust
Will Sloan of the Franklin Land Trust stands alongside Bradford Brook at property acquired by the land trust off South Ashfield Road in Conway. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Will Sloan of the Franklin Land Trust at property acquired by the land trust on South Ashfield Road in Conway. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Having removed a “no trespassing” sign, Will Sloan of the Franklin Land Trust puts up a FLT emblem at property acquired by the land trust on South Ashfield Road in Conway. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Bradford Brook flows through land the Franklin Land Trust acquired on South Ashfield Road in Conway. Staff Photo/Paul Franz
Landowners from Northampton donate 24 acres to Franklin Land Trust
Will Sloan of the Franklin Land Trust stands alongside Bradford Brook at property acquired by the land trust off South Ashfield Road in Conway. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Will Sloan of the Franklin Land Trust at property acquired by the land trust on South Ashfield Road in Conway. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Having removed a “no trespassing” sign, Will Sloan of the Franklin Land Trust puts up a FLT emblem at property acquired by the land trust on South Ashfield Road in Conway. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
Bradford Brook flows through land the Franklin Land Trust acquired on South Ashfield Road in Conway. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ