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Join Us in Protecting our Water, Preserving Our Green Spaces and Wildlife: Let's Keep the Trail Unpaved!

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Water Quality

Andover's PFAS levels are elevated. Lets not worsen them with asphalt runoff or by disturbing toxins in the rail bed during excavation.
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Nature & Green Spaces

The Haggetts Pond trail runs through wetland and priority 1 habitats. This delicate, beautiful ecosystem can be made ADA accessible without excavating a 10' wide swathe and pouring tons of asphalt.
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Governance Concerns

The process the town has followed to plan and fund this has been exclusive and non-representative; most projects are announced and discussed years in advance, with funds voted on by residents. Why not the Haggetts Pond trail? This demonstrates problems with governance our town.
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News and Updates

Preserving the Purity: Why Paving the Trail Could Jeopardize the Town’s Water Supply
In our pursuit of progress, we often face decisions that challenge the delicate balance between development and conservation. This article explores the crucial argument against paving a cherished trail in our town—a move…
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Beyond Concrete: Safeguarding Wildlife Habitats Along the Unpaved Trail
As stewards of our natural environment, we are entrusted with the responsibility to protect the intricate ecosystems that call our town home. This article unravels the narrative behind opposing the paving of a…
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Governance Glitches: Unraveling the Exclusive Planning Process
Transparency, inclusivity, and fair representation are the pillars of a robust governance system. This article shines a light on the shadows cast by the exclusive and non-representative process employed by our town in…
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Asphalt Impacts

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Possible types of contaminants found in old rail beds: creosote, pesticides, heavy metals like aresenic, and more.
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Decline in animal species.
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The temperature that asphalt reaches on a mild 75 F day.
SAVE Haggetts Pond

Join Us in Preserving Our Natural Heritage: Let's Keep the Trail Unpaved!


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Our Actions

how we're advocating for Haggetts Pond

Investigate ADA, Conservation, Water Quality and other issues

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Engage fellow residents on the issues

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Participate in town committee meetings

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Special Town Meeting petitions and Annual Town Meeting actions

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save haggetts pond

Join Us in Preserving Our Natural Heritage: Let's Keep the Trail Unpaved!