North County Land Trust Strengthens Environmental Conservation Efforts in Townsend, MA through Merger with Townsend Conservation Land Trust

North County Land Trust (NCLT) is delighted to announce its official merger with Townsend Conservation Land Trust (TCLT). As of May 26, 2023, North County Land Trust assumed responsibility for managing four TCLT properties and will continue TCLT’s work protecting Townsend’s beloved open spaces and encouraging residents to celebrate its rich natural heritage.  “We are … Read more

Re-Zoning and Development Effort on Rte140 in Gardner: An Open Letter to the Planning Board and City Council

An Open Letter to the Planning Board and City Council (4/11/23): It has come to our attention that Mayor Nicholson intends to prepare for  development two certain parcels of city land off of Rte 140 in Gardner. NCLT is a direct abutter to M47-22-4 with our Rome Conservation Area.   Old Eaton Street is partially contained … Read more

NCLT Keeps Up at the MLTC Annual Conference 2023

(L to R, back row) Anna Wilkins, Angela Kearney, Ryanne Flynn-Rossi  (L to R, front) Megan Walsh, Jackie Monahan, Jo-Anne Crystoff, and Emily Merlino represent NCLT at the Annual Mass Land Trust Coalition Conference in Worcester, MA. Massachusetts is a leader in private land conservation. Charles Eliot, a landscape artist, conceptualized the role of a … Read more

J.U.M.P. Recognizes NCLT Executive Director for Community Contributions/Service

On March 7, Anna Wilkins, the Executive Director of the North County Land Trust, was recognized by JUST UNDERSTAND MY POTENTIAL , Inc. , as the 6th Community Service award recipient in their 16 year history. Contacted at his home in Harvard, MA, J.U.M.P.’s Executive Director, Bill Spacciapoli stated that Anna’s contributions are centered around … Read more