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Open Space Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Open Space Committee Advances Arboretum Application

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 8, 2026

Blue Trail Access Improvements Planned

An Eagle Scout project is planned to improve access to the Blue Trail between Massaco State Forest and Onion Mountain. Proposed work includes marking parking for two or three cars, adding trail information, improving the entrance, and repairing the gate, with work targeted for mid-August through mid-September pending approval.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Open Space Inventory Will Add a Map

The committee agreed to place the Open Space Inventory at the end of its document and include a map.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Open Space Work Plan Under Review

The committee reviewed and revised categories and content for a draft work plan covering Simsbury’s open-space policies, inventory, acquisition, and disposition procedures. It also agreed to contribute to cost-sharing for reprinting a popular invasive-species booklet.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Open Space Inventory Scope Expanded

The committee decided its open-space inventory project would cover substantially more than a property list and would need a new title.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Open Space Committee Advances Arboretum Application

The committee outlined the next steps for the arboretum application: town staff will complete the latest version, followed by reviews by the Open Space Committee and Parks and Recreation Commission before submission to the Board of Selectmen.

2 min readMunicipal coverage