Neighbor to Neighbor Packets
Since 1999 the Conservation Commission has worked with the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District and Providence Water to co-sponsor the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program. This program welcomes new property owners to the town and provides them with useful information about the town and issues to consider when you live in a rural community. It is a kind of "Welcome Wagon" for the town.
The information provided in Neighbor to Neighbor folders allows new residents access to valuable information on septic system operation and maintenance, well water protection, watershed awareness and land-use issues within the Scituate Reservoir Watershed. Often, people moving into rural areas from more urban locales are not familiar with these issues.
From 1999 to 2004 we have sent approximately 1400 Neighbor to Neighbor "welcome' packages to new residents in town. In 2004 we distributed Neighbor-to-Neighbor packets to approximately 140 residents in town. In 2004 Glocester and Foster residents began receiving the Neighbor to Neighbor folders as well. The Glocester Conservation Commission and Waste Water Management District, along with the Foster Conservation Commission and Planning Department, have joined us as partners in administering the Neighbor to Neighbor Program.
Copies of these packets are available for review at the Tax Collector's Office at the Town Hall or can be received by calling (401) 647-5526.
Farm, Forest, & Open Space Act >
Saving Land Saves Taxes Fact Sheet >
Stonewall Conservation Fact Sheet >
Conservation Easements Fact Sheet >
Since 1999 the Conservation Commission has worked with the Northern Rhode Island Conservation District and Providence Water to co-sponsor the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program. This program welcomes new property owners to the town and provides them with useful information about the town and issues to consider when you live in a rural community. It is a kind of "Welcome Wagon" for the town.
The information provided in Neighbor to Neighbor folders allows new residents access to valuable information on septic system operation and maintenance, well water protection, watershed awareness and land-use issues within the Scituate Reservoir Watershed. Often, people moving into rural areas from more urban locales are not familiar with these issues.
From 1999 to 2004 we have sent approximately 1400 Neighbor to Neighbor "welcome' packages to new residents in town. In 2004 we distributed Neighbor-to-Neighbor packets to approximately 140 residents in town. In 2004 Glocester and Foster residents began receiving the Neighbor to Neighbor folders as well. The Glocester Conservation Commission and Waste Water Management District, along with the Foster Conservation Commission and Planning Department, have joined us as partners in administering the Neighbor to Neighbor Program.
Copies of these packets are available for review at the Tax Collector's Office at the Town Hall or can be received by calling (401) 647-5526.
Farm, Forest, & Open Space Act >
Saving Land Saves Taxes Fact Sheet >
Stonewall Conservation Fact Sheet >
Conservation Easements Fact Sheet >
What can you do to preserve open space in Scituate?
Private land owners are uniquely positioned to contribute to the goals of open space. Privately owned properties can be negotiated with the Land Trust in numerous ways, i.e. through a fee simple transaction, donating or selling development rights, or placing conservation easements on property. It is possible for landowners to receive tax benefits for such transactions. Estate planning techniques are available to protect land and lower estate tax liabilities. Proper estate planning could save you money now and your heir's money later.
Land owners can contact Land Trust members through the Town Hall at 647-5526. All inquiries will be kept in strictest confidence without public disclosure until a commitment has been finalized.
The Land Trust does not have funds to apply to open space purchases. Public funds must be allocated by the Town Council. The Land Trust will work with the town, the state, and other private philanthropic organizations to maximize the amount of dollars available. Your support of these efforts at the local level will ensure that the Land Trust can work actively to secure and protect Scituate's unique and precious environment.
Private land owners are uniquely positioned to contribute to the goals of open space. Privately owned properties can be negotiated with the Land Trust in numerous ways, i.e. through a fee simple transaction, donating or selling development rights, or placing conservation easements on property. It is possible for landowners to receive tax benefits for such transactions. Estate planning techniques are available to protect land and lower estate tax liabilities. Proper estate planning could save you money now and your heir's money later.
Land owners can contact Land Trust members through the Town Hall at 647-5526. All inquiries will be kept in strictest confidence without public disclosure until a commitment has been finalized.
The Land Trust does not have funds to apply to open space purchases. Public funds must be allocated by the Town Council. The Land Trust will work with the town, the state, and other private philanthropic organizations to maximize the amount of dollars available. Your support of these efforts at the local level will ensure that the Land Trust can work actively to secure and protect Scituate's unique and precious environment.