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Jewelry Sale to Benefit
Aquidneck Land Trust
Custom House Coffee in
Portsmouth is
hosting a
jewelry sale, featuring
designs in .925
sterling silver, to benefit the
Aquidneck Land Trust.
The jewelry
sale will be held
on Friday, November 2nd
from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the
Custom House Coffee Shop
at 600 ClockTower Square in Portsmouth.
For more information, contact
Conni Harding at 401-847-5653
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Portsmouth Open Space Bond is Critical to Maintaining Quality
of Life for All on Aquidneck Island
The outcome of the $4 million Open Space and Recreational
Development Bond, which goes before Portsmouth voters next Tuesday,
November 6th, can and will affect everyone who lives and works on Aquidneck
Island.
Without more conserved land and farms in Portsmouth, the Town could
experience even more development that would translate into increased
traffic, higher demand on water resources, loss of scenic views and
waterfront, and other sacrifices for residents of all three
municipalities on the Island. In 2005 and 2006, the Island lost 360
acres to development - 300 of that was in Portsmouth!
That's why it's so important that Portsmouth voters approve the Open
Space and Recreational Development Bond on November 6th. If
you know someone who lives and votes in Portsmouth, please let them
know how much the character and natural charm of our entire Island
means to you and encourage them to vote YES on the bond!
The Open Space and Recreational Development Bond will give the Town of
Portsmouth the ability to invest at least $2 million in open space
conservation, up to $500,000 for the creation and support of athletic
fields and outdoor public recreation at the Portsmouth-owned 48+/-
acre field on Sandy Point Avenue and possibly other areas, and up to
$1.5 million for improvement and maintenance of the historic Glen
area.
In addition, some other key reasons to vote Yes on the Open Space and
Recreational Development Bond are:
- Subdivisions cost
taxpayers more than open space.
- Land and property around open space
often increase in value.
- A town that generates open space funds
through a bond can often attract more open space money through
matching grants and partnerships.
- Open space conservation protects
local farms that provide fresh food and other products enjoyed by
everyone.
- Recreational areas and healthy, safe outdoor activities are
dependent on sufficient open space.
- Increased development endangers our water
resource areas and water quality, depletes wildlife habitat, and
eliminates our beautiful scenic vistas.
For a printable brochure you can pass onto others,
click here.
The Aquidneck Land Trust’s mission is to preserve Aquidneck Island’s
open spaces and natural character for the lasting benefit of our
community. The Land Trust has conserved over 1,886 acres on Aquidneck
Island. The Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For
more information about the Land Trust and its Swan Farm project, visit
www.AquidneckLandTrust.org.
As
always, thank you for your continued support
for conservation on
our Island.
This email update has been sent to
the entire Aquidneck Land Trust email list. Please let us know if you
do not wish to receive these email updates by replying to this
message. If you have any questions or comments, please call
401/849-2799 x19 or email
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