Kesseler Woods – Community Preservation in Action

This program focuses on the acquisition of Kesseler Woods via a public/private partnership. This was one of the last large, privately owned pieces of open space in Newton. By connecting

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Kesseler Woods Acquisition

The Kesseler Woods Story An Inside Look at How this Minor Miracle Came to Pass September 2003 Remarkably, the City of Newton has prevailed in its effort to acquire the

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The Battle for Land

Saving open space can mean a fight. To protect important open spaces not already in public hands takes money. Open space is just one of many interests that makes a

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