Brunswick Conservation Commission: Conservation Assessment of Town-owned Property Background Information Property name Jordan Acres (Former Maine Central Railroad ) Map & Lot # Map 54 Lot 14 Address/Location Between Jordan Acres School, railroad tracks, and Rt 1 Acreage 4.33 acres Year Acquired 8/18/71 There is a "notice of taking" for 2.97 acres dated 2/1/96 Assessment Value (& Year) $38,200 (2000) Restrictions on property Relevant Regulations (NRPZ, vernal pools, None RBSG, growth zone) Open-Space Subdivision No Utilities, if applicable No Site Description Field Visit Date 5-10-10: Jason Coombs, Kurt Stinson Site Description Open mixed forest. Wetlands along Rt 1 side and W side. Stream in NW and NE corners. Existing trails seems well used. Several neighbors & JA school had gates and/or paths from their yards into the Current Use property Condition of the Property, including A couple of bridges (in need of repair and completion), several bog bridges structures, improvements, alterations Surrounding land use Bordered by JA school, Rt 1, train tracks, and a neighborhood No medallions noted. Some of the houses on Merrymeeting Rd bordering the NE piece of the property may be Notes/Comments/Additional Observations encroaching on the town property, but without boundary markings, it is hard to tell. Invasives near culvert near Merrymeeting Rd & Minat Ave (Oriental bittersweet maybe?, Multiflora rose) Page 1 of 2 Brunswick Conservation Commission: Conservation Assessment of Town-owned Property Values (add comments about specific features, if appropriate) Contains rare species and/or natural Yes No Unknown Quite a few pitch pines, a Potential Vernal Pool identified and surveyed in 2010 communities Contains high value habitat none vernal pool shorebird habitat deer wintering areas Contributes to diverse habitat types none forest blocks watersheds coastline wetlands riparian zones Enlarges existing protected lands (esp. unfragmented blocks) or provides linkages Yes No Unknown between protected lands Provides significant scenic value (vista, Yes No Unknown outstanding vegetation) Provides current/potential outdoor recreational value (existing/future trails, link Yes No Unknown Existing trails used; JA classes use trails and property to existing trails, potential for new fields, parks) Provides public access to water Yes No Unknown Maintains resource production (working farm or forestland, clam flats, groundwater Yes No Unknown recharge) Includes potential historic or archaeological Yes No Unknown value Other values Conservation Recommendations Should be preserved, as it provides an opportunity for neighbors to walk and JA classes to observe nature right next to Overall assessment of conservation value their school Potential future uses None noted beyond current use Steps required to increase conservation value (additional connectivity, trails, Current rail system seems adequate, with some bridge repair and minor trail maintenance needed accessibility, etc.) Recommended protection, if needed, and None necessary. NE Portion between houses and Rt 1 does not have trails, but lots of garbage and debris present. explanation Other recommendations Clean up and maintain trails Page 2 of 2 Map 40 Lot 8A - North of Jordan Acres School State Highway State Highway State Highway State Highway Merrymeeting Rd Map 40 Lot 8A Garde Justamere Rd Minat n Ln Legend A v e contours_2f 2010 property boundaries Rivervie 0 35 70 140Feet w Dr For Planning Purposes Only Boundaries and lines are approximate Map 40 Lot 8A - North of Jordan Acres School State Highway State Highway State Highway State Highway Merrymeeting Rd Map 40 Lot 8A Garde Justamere Rd Minat n Ln Legend A v e 2010 property boundaries Photo Interpreted Wetlands Rivervie 0 35 70 140Feet w Dr For Planning Purposes Only Boundaries and lines are approximate Map 40 Lot 8A - North of Jordan Acres School Water St y a w h g Hi e at St Legend Industry Conservation Easement Rd 1-farm tax State Highway State Highway 23 -- otrpesep t ataxx State HighwSatyate Highway 5 - town owned 6 - parks and rec 7 - State Cressey Rd 8 - Bowdoin 9 - Private C 10 - walking easement ol u m 11 - BTLT b us Merrymeeting Rd 12 - Cemetary Dr 13 - B&T Water District 2010 property boundaries Parcels_Lines Map 40 Lot 8A Justamere Rd Gard Type e n L HydroBND n ParcelBND PoliticalBND PrivateRoad Rivervie StreetROW w Dr UtilityROW P M in inat A e Tree ve R d C h a rle s C k t ar Stet er P 0 87.5 175 350 Feet son St Jordan Ave Wads Joan Wheel w S o t rth R Wheeler Park Spur d For Planning Purposes Only Boundaries and lines are approximate Brunswick Conservation Commission: Conservation Assessment of Town-owned Property Background Information Property name Trail's End Subdivision (Pellgrini Woods) Map & Lot # Map 49 Lot 9 Address/Location N end of Harding Road Acreage 19.5 Year Acquired 2002 Assessment Value (& Year) $19,500 (2003) Restrictions on property Relevant Regulations (NRPZ, vernal pools, None RBSG, growth zone) Open-Space Subdivision No Utilities, if applicable No Site Description Field Visit Date 6-7-10: Jason Coombs,, Kermit Smyth, Kurt Stinson Site Description Mixed forest. Some wetlands in W corner. Existing marked trails. Some trails that are not marked are blocked with slash from several years ago. The deeper Current Use trails seem rarely used. Condition of the Property, including A bog bridge in good shape and adequate trail markers. The town sign at the trailhead that explains the property and structures, improvements, alterations shows a trail map is weathered and barely legible. Surrounding land use Rt 1 to the N, houses to the east, power lines to the S. Notes/Comments/Additional Observations Trash pile in NW corner, and tree/branch cutting along CMP property. Unclear if either is on the town property. Page 1 of 2 Brunswick Conservation Commission: Conservation Assessment of Town-owned Property Values (add comments about specific features, if appropriate) Contains rare species and/or natural Yes No Unknown communities Contains high value habitat none vernal pool shorebird habitat deer wintering areas Contributes to diverse habitat types none forest blocks watersheds coastline wetlands riparian zones Enlarges existing protected lands (esp. unfragmented blocks) or provides linkages Yes No Unknown between protected lands Provides significant scenic value (vista, Yes No Unknown outstanding vegetation) Provides current/potential outdoor recreational value (existing/future trails, link Yes No Unknown Existing trails available. to existing trails, potential for new fields, parks) Provides public access to water Yes No Unknown Maintains resource production (working farm or forestland, clam flats, groundwater Yes No Unknown recharge) Includes potential historic or archaeological Yes No Unknown value Other values Conservation Recommendations Should be preserved, as it provides a walking opportunity for both nearby neighbors in East Brunswick and the general Overall assessment of conservation value public. Potential future uses None noted beyond current use Steps required to increase conservation value (additional connectivity, trails, Trail maintenance and some additional markers are needed. accessibility, etc.) Recommended protection, if needed, and None necessary. explanation Other recommendations Clean up and maintain trails; replace sign. Page 2 of 2 Map 49 Lot 9 - Trail's End Subdivision (Pellegrini Woods) State Highway State Highway d R g n di ar H 0 55 110 220Feet For Planning Purposes Only Boundaries and lines are approximate