Resident Lloyd Scott of 14 Heath Spur was present to comment on Open Space in the Coachman Pike area that is being used as a dump. Chairman Marelli had investigated the property and determined that there is a 2.25-acre (parcel Lot #30) that belongs to the Town, which about half of it is considered wetland. Adjacent is 28 Coachman Pike which is thirty-nine acres and belongs to Mashantucket Trust.
Mr. Scott wondered if that parcel could be purchased by the town as a park. Chairman Marelli said he would not make a recommendation for the Town to purchase the land. The land doesn’t meet the Conservation Commission's criteria, such as linkage to other open spaces, natural resources, close proximity to any connecting trails or greenways and lastly the land is surrounded by houses. It was suggested that Mr. Scott could reach out to the Tribe, point out the liter problem, and see if they have any interest in a public hiking trail. Public Works might be able to clean up the area that belongs to the Town, by removing trash.