Section 5 - Inventory of Lands of Conservation and Recreation Interest
A - Protected Parcels
As of November 18, 1997, the Town of East Bridgewater owns 1,059.83 acres of land which includes some large contiguous holdings, ponds, wetlands, school sites, parks, conservation areas and small scattered lots. These properties are divided among the jurisdiction of town departments as follows:
Conservation Commission472.41 AC
Board of Selectmen376.22 AC
Water Department130.18 AC
School Department 34.06 AC
Treasurer 29.46 AC
Housing Authority 11.27 AC
Highway Department 6.05 AC
Tree Department .18AC
Protected Properties
Protected properties are those owned by the Conservation Commission and Water Department. Some of the significant parcels under the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission are the following.
Robins Pond Area - about 3.7 acres of scattered lots in the Robins Pond area. One parcel is large enough to develop into an access to Robins Pond for the East Bridgewater residents. Access and parking is on Rose Street. It could also be used as a picnic area, park and watershed/wetland protection
Satucket River Frontage - comprising over 60 acres. This area is a large contiguous holding on the south side of the Satucket River between Plymouth and Bridge Streets. there is a hiking trail along the river. Access and parking is located at the bridge on Bridge Street and at the end of Bennett Lane. Uses are canoeing, hiking, nature study, picnicking and wetlands protection.
Lorraine Drive Area - a small parcel comprising of about 5 acres at the end of Lorraine Drive near the Housing for the Elderly. Access and parking is at the end of Lorraine Drive and could be used for wetland protection, hiking and nature study.
Church Street Area - a large contiguous area of about 40 acres. There are soccer, basketball, baseball and street hockey facilities on this land. Surrounding these fields is a brook, woods and wetlands. Parking and access is off Church and Hobart Streets. Uses are for wetland protection, recreation, walking, nature study and picnicking.
Section 5 - Inventory of Lands of Conservation and Recreation Interest
A - Protected Parcels (continued)
Protected Properties (continued)
Rogers-Sheldon Mill Site - This site comprises 2 parcels, one on each side of West Union Street. The parcel on the south side of West Union Street is the site of the Rogers & Sheldon Mill. In all the site is 16 acres of forest, marsh and wetlands. The uses of this site is historic preservation, nature study, picnicking, and wetlands protection.
Beaver Brook Beagle Club - This area is used by the local Beagle Club as a training ground for beagles. The property is 129 acres of forests with a limited number of hiking trails. Access is from Belmont and Summer Streets with parking off of both streets. Uses of this site are wetland preservation, nature study, hiking and picnicking.
Jones and Captains’ Pond - about 50 acres of forest, pond and marsh land. Access is off Elm Street with parking along the wide shoulder of Elm Street. Uses of this site include fishing, nature study, skating, wetland wildlife management and wetland protection. This parcel when linked with the Beagle Club property would make a good green belt and wildlife corridor between two resource areas.
Meadow Brook - an area of about 12.5 acres of contiguous holdings on the east side of Meadow Brook in the northern part of town. Its vegetation is hardwood forest, marsh vegetation and wetland shrubs. Its uses are green belt/corridor component as well as wildlife habitat and wetland protection. Additionally the site can be used for hiking and nature study. Access is off North Bedford Street and parking is limited to the shoulder of this busy state highway.
Washington Street Area - a single parcel off Washington Street between Northville and Eastville comprising of 21.5 acres. Access is off Washington Street with parking on the shoulder of Washington Street. This site has potential for hiking, nature study, wetland protection and picnicking.