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

North County Land Trust Launches Campaign to Protect Monomonac Hill

Winchendon, MA – North County Land Trust (NCLT), in partnership with Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, has embarked on an ambitious campaign to safeguard 200+ acres of forest at the southern reaches of Lake Monomonac. This collaboration, which also involves local residents, aims to raise the final $154,000 needed to reach the total goal of … Read more

Quarry Lane Pocket Park Gets Planted!

The Quarry Lane Pocket Park is well on its way to welcoming neighbors and community members later this summer.  A two-session volunteer day at the park on June 7th accomplished an amazing feat of planting 26 native shrubs and ferns, including a few massive Rhododendrons (can you say BIG holes to dig?!).  This planting day … 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