About the HCC
The Hallowell Conservation Commission is made up ofnine citizensappointed by the Mayor. The HCC and its friends work to protect the many natural resources in the Hallowell community. We conduct educational efforts and trail clean-up days, provide environmental information to the Planning Board and City Council, and serve as advocates for natural resources in our community.
May 28, 2010
New Trail Maps at Jamies Pond
HCC member Bill Duffy has created a new set of trail maps for Jamies Pond. The original maps, created in 2002 and located on posts at each trail junction, had become faded and outdated (and in a few cases vandalized) over the years. The new maps show the most recent updates to the trails, including the relocation of the Upper Pond Trail planned for Trail Day on June 5th. Bill, with the help of Joan Strumthal, replaced most of the the old maps this weekend.
May 12, 2010
Trail Day at Jamies Pond
National Trail Day is June 5th and the Hallowell Conservation Commission will be spending the morning at Jamies Pond working on a number of trail maintenance and improvement projects. If you'd like to help out, we'll be meeting at the JP Boat Launch parking area at 9:00 AM. If you have them, bring your favorite set of trimmers, clippers or small saws. Long sleeve shirts, water and bug repellent are also good items bring. The HCC will provide guidance.
Raindate is Sunday, June 6th. Call 623-5013 for more information.
Other News
New HCC Member Appointed
The HCC is pleased to introduce our newest member, Pete McPherson.
Hanger LLC Proposed Subdivison
Hanger LLC (aka Scott Cowger) has proposed a 37-lot subdivision on Outer Central Street near the center of one of the Priority Open Spaces identified in the Hallowell Conservation Commission's Open Space Plan. The HCC feels this project is inappropriate in time, place and manner and has provided comments to the Hallowell Planning Board describing our concerns. Please click on the link below to download a copy of our comments.
HCC's Comments on the Subdivision Application of Hanger, LLC