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Introduction	Our Task: The primary task of the Open Space Acquisition Commission is to acquire open space. These purchases must fit some stated need and respect the financial contribution that has been made by the taxpayers. We will not buy just anything, and we will not waste your money by overpaying. Our Strategy: We try to form a financial partnership on larger purchases to get more value for your dollars. This could mean direct grants to the town, participation with other conservation groups, or a bargain sale. Since the creation of the Open Space Acquisition Commission in 1999, we have partnered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States Department of Agriculture, Sippican Lands Trust and The Trustees (formerly the Trustees of Reservations.) Since we first started working with other groups, we have received more than $1,000,000 in grants to help reduce the cost of open space purchases to the town. In 2016 we received a grant for over $10,000 for work at Grassi Bog. If you have any questions about anything related to open space please feel free to email us at openspace@marionma.gov, or email/call one of the individual members.

Introduction

Our Task: The primary task of the Open Space Acquisition Commission is to acquire open space. These purchases must fit some stated need and respect the financial contribution that has been made by the taxpayers. We will not buy just anything, and we will not waste your money by overpaying. Our Strategy: We try to form a financial partnership on larger purchases to get more value for your dollars. This could mean direct grants to the town, participation with other conservation groups, or a bargain sale. Since the creation of the Open Space Acquisition Commission in 1999, we have partnered with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States Department of Agriculture, Sippican Lands Trust and The Trustees (formerly the Trustees of Reservations.) Since we first started working with other groups, we have received more than $1,000,000 in grants to help reduce the cost of open space purchases to the town. In 2016 we received a grant for over $10,000 for work at Grassi Bog. If you have any questions about anything related to open space please feel free to email us at openspace@marionma.gov, or email/call one of the individual members.