Summary
A woman who inherited logged, now landlocked property near the Caulley school is offering roughly 80 acres for about $75,000 — far below market. She's offered it to the school district (which declined) and would sell to the town or her neighbors.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 3
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Oct 5, 2026, up from 2 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
About $75,000 for roughly 80 acres — well below what a developer might pay.
The town could gain substantial open space or recreational land at a bargain price.
Taxpayers would fund the purchase; neighboring property owners with horses may also bid.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Town Council - Oct 28, 2026
Councilor Lapierre wants the town to buy about 59 acres next to the school (~$3,000/acre) for long-term use. Councilors agreed to research the legal process before any vote.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - Oct 20, 2026
A woman who inherited logged, now landlocked property near the Caulley school is offering roughly 80 acres for about $75,000 — far below market. She's offered it to the school district (which declined) and would sell to the town or her neighbors.
Conservation Commission - Oct 5, 2026
A 27-acre landlocked, mostly wetland parcel abutting Cauley School was under consideration for conservation purchase. After two meetings, the commission decided not to pursue it, citing high easement and stewardship costs on top of the $75,000 asking price.
Town Council - Aug 26, 2026
Phyllis Heaney's family land behind Cawley School has been landlocked since a developer bought the abutting lot. She's offering the town first right of refusal and suggests it could serve as an emergency exit or cut-through to Whitehall Road.
TIF Advisory Committee - Aug 25, 2026
Phyllis Heaney is offering the town first right of refusal on her family's landlocked 1941 parcel behind Cawley School, which could serve as an emergency exit or cut-through to Whitehall Road. The school district isn't interested, and the council may walk the property.
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