To: Board of Selectmen of Framingham,MA
I Support Eastleigh Farm
I Support Eastleigh Farm. I don't agree with the decision to use Eastleigh Farm as a location to run pipelines underneath the land AND make Eastleigh Farm pay for its water usage. Furthermore, I'd like to see the town of Framingham work with the farm to ensure that it will be agriculturally protected indefinitely, so that one day future generations will be able to experience the farm that I have benefited greatly from.
Why is this important?
Our vision at Eastleigh Farm is to preserve the land for the community as a rich agricultural, educational & recreational resource. Eastleigh is the last dairy farm for many miles in any direction. The farm has so much to offer the town and surrounding area as an educational experience and a source of local, wholesome food.
-Sustaining biodiversity in plants and animals
(Deer, gophers, hawks, a flock of about 30 turkeys, and much more. The land, which includes pasture land and wooded areas, is a habitat to many species of plants and animals)
-Educating the public about local agriculture and food (offering educational farm tours and on site agricultural events)
-Being a part of Framinghams' natural and cultural heritage
(The community has the opportunity to enjoy the landscape and geology, as well as the legacy of architecture and the operation that has been a part of Framingham for over 80 years)
-A source for local food(our products made from humanely raised grass-fed cows, free of anti-biotics and hormones)
-A place to relax, be inspired and enjoy family friendly outings
-Helping educate interns who may be pursuing careers in agriculture or veterinary studies
This vision has recently become harder to hold onto as Eastleigh's future is threatened by a potential decision to make the farm pay for access to water for its first time in history.
For 80 years the town of Framingham has granted water rights to Eastleigh Farm in exchange for the water pipes that were placed underneath the land to feed water to many homes in the Northwest side of town.
For the first time in history, the town of Framingham wants Eastleigh Farm to pay for water. This decision will go great lengths to making Eastleigh financially unviable.
We ask that only Framingham residents sign this petition.
However, we encourage everyone and anyone who supports Eastleigh Farm to attend the Framingham Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, July 24th at 7:00pm.
Framingham Town Hall
150 Concord Street, Framingham,MA 01702
Ablondi Room, Memorial Building
-Sustaining biodiversity in plants and animals
(Deer, gophers, hawks, a flock of about 30 turkeys, and much more. The land, which includes pasture land and wooded areas, is a habitat to many species of plants and animals)
-Educating the public about local agriculture and food (offering educational farm tours and on site agricultural events)
-Being a part of Framinghams' natural and cultural heritage
(The community has the opportunity to enjoy the landscape and geology, as well as the legacy of architecture and the operation that has been a part of Framingham for over 80 years)
-A source for local food(our products made from humanely raised grass-fed cows, free of anti-biotics and hormones)
-A place to relax, be inspired and enjoy family friendly outings
-Helping educate interns who may be pursuing careers in agriculture or veterinary studies
This vision has recently become harder to hold onto as Eastleigh's future is threatened by a potential decision to make the farm pay for access to water for its first time in history.
For 80 years the town of Framingham has granted water rights to Eastleigh Farm in exchange for the water pipes that were placed underneath the land to feed water to many homes in the Northwest side of town.
For the first time in history, the town of Framingham wants Eastleigh Farm to pay for water. This decision will go great lengths to making Eastleigh financially unviable.
We ask that only Framingham residents sign this petition.
However, we encourage everyone and anyone who supports Eastleigh Farm to attend the Framingham Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, July 24th at 7:00pm.
Framingham Town Hall
150 Concord Street, Framingham,MA 01702
Ablondi Room, Memorial Building