Grills
Preserve
Parcel 1. The 482-acre
Grills Preserve has more than 2½ miles
of frontage on the Pawcatuck River. It
consists
of extensive fresh water wetlands, and extensive
lagoon, upland forest, and a high hill with
exposed bedrock and extensive scenic views.
The property was purchased from Richard and
Michael Grills in November 2003. Funding
is expected from the RI Department of Environmental
Management, the Nature Conservancy, the Lattner
Foundation and other sources.
Location:
between the Pawcatuck River and the Amtrak
railroad tracks, and between Route 91/216 and
McGowan Brook flowing into the River from the
State-owned Newton Marsh. There are extensive
trails accessed from the end of Bowling Lane.
Parcel
2 (Jake and Mary Keena Gagnon Tract). The
32-acre parcel adjacent to the property purchased
from BDA includes a stream that runs through
a pond and native cranberry bog, through
the Grills Preserve and on into the Pawcatuck
River. It was purchased March 3, 2006 from
three sisters: Sally Gagnon, Marylou Collins
and Kim Caswell; and the property is named
in honor of their parents. Funding for the
acquisition was provided by the Forrest and
Frances Lattner Foundation.
Location:
Between the Amtrak railroad tracks and the
main Grills Preserve property.
Parcel
3. The 16-acre parcel adjacent to
the property purchased from BDA includes
a stream that flows through the Grills Preserve
and into the Pawcatuck River. It was purchase
May 30, 2006 from the Fredap Realty Trust,
a remnant of the Penn Central Railroad. Funding
was provided by the Forrest and Frances Lattner
Foundation.
Location:
Between the Amtrak railroad tracks and the
main Grills Preserve property
Thomas
Hill Tract
The Thomas Hill tract is part of the Land Trust’s Pawcatuck River
Corridor Initiative. Less than one acre, the wooded parcel is at the
edge of the River and frequently floods. The Tract was donated to the
Land Trust by Thomas Hill in August 2001.
Location:
Route 3, on the upstream side of the bridge
where it crosses the River into Hopkinton.
Riverwood
Parcel 1: This property
is part of the Land Trust’s Pawcatuck
River Corridor Initiative. It consists of
148 acres of woodland, rocky ridges and fresh
water wetlands adjacent to the Pawcatuck
River and the Boy Scout Camp. The property
was acquired as a donation from the Nature
Conservancy. The deed is dated December 23,
2002.
Location:
off Boy Scout Drive, between the Pawcatuck
River and the AMTRAK railroad tracks. There
are extensive trails accessed from Boy Scout
Drive.
Parcel
2: This property consists of 14
acres of woodland and freshwater wetlands.
The property was acquired in April 2003 from
the Fredap Realty Trust, a remnant of the
Penn Central Railroad. Funding came from
the Nature Conservancy, the Champlin Foundations
and the Doris Duke Foundation.
Location:
between the Pawcatuck River, McGowen Brook
and the AMTRAK railroad tracks.
Pine
Hollow
Preserve
The Laudone Preserve consists of 30.3 acres of woodlands and wetlands
adjacent to the Pawcatuck River in Bradford. The property was set aside
from the Laudone cluster development. It includes an historic Peckham
family cemetery. The property was transferred from the South County Conservancy
in April 2003
Location:
Laudone Drive, Bradford
Flora
Whiteley Preserve
Parcel 1: The
original Flora Whiteley Preserve
consisted of two parcels totaling
approximately 14 acres. More than
twelve-acres is owned in fee and
the balance is managed under a
conservation easement. The property
has substantial frontage on the
Pawcatuck River with extensive
marsh and wetlands. The Preserve
also contains uplands with woods,
exposed ledge and a seasonal stream
that flows to the River. The property
was purchased December 23, 2005
Location:
Between Potter Hill Road and the Pawcatuck
River, north of Lima Drive and South of the
Potter Hill village. It is across Potter Hill
Road from the east arm of the Westerly Town
Forest.
Parcel
2: A 1.3-acre parcel was added to
the Flora Whiteley Preserve December 21,
2006. It consists of a meadow and knoll overlooking
the Pawcatuck River, and provides a portage
egress point around the Potter Hill Dam.
Location:
On the upstream side of Potter Hill Road where
it crosses the River into Hopkinton.
Colonel
Willie Cove Preserve
The 1.8-acre parcel consists of tidal wetlands
and a brook flowing into the Pawcatuck River
estuary. The property was received as a gift
from Stanton Terranova and Lou Trefes April 5,
2007.
Location: 175 Watch Hill Road, just north
of Pasadena Avenue.
Anderson
Preserve
The 6-acre parcel is forested, with a vernal
pool, and a small sandy beach area on the riverfront.
The property was purchased February 28, 2008.
Location: 116-119 Potter Hill Road, between
the road and the Pawcatuck River.
Beriah
Lewis Farm Preserve
The 2.5-acre parcel is a pasture along the River.
The property was purchased December 17, 2008.
Location: Boombridge Road, just down stream from
Boombridge.
Mastuxet
Brook Greenway
Parcel
1 (Cherenzia 1). This parcel consists
of approximately 6.25 acres along and including
a portion of the Mastuxet Brook. The property
was received as a gift from Cherenzia & Associates
March 7, 2006.
Location:
Behind Thorp and Trainer Insurance and Mastuxet
Condominiums on Airport Road. Access is from
Winnapaug Road and Rotary Park.
Parcel
2 (Cherenzia 2.) This parcel consists
of 13.73 acres near the headwaters of Mastuxet
Brook. The property was received as a gift
from Cherenzia Excavation July 31, 2006.
Location:
Behind homes near the corner of Wells Street
and East Avenue. Access is from the south end
of Lovat Lane through other Westerly land Trust
properties (Mastuxet Brook Parcels 3 and 4).
Parcel
3 (Panciera) This parcel consists
of 10.34 acres along and including a portion
of the Mastuxet Brook. The property was received
as a gift from Richard C. Panciera, Esq.
July 31, 2006.
Location:
The parcel wraps around other Westerly Land
Trust land and has frontage on Lovat Lane.
Access is from the south end of Lovat Lane.
Parcel
4 (Cherenzia 3). This parcel consists
of 7.23 acres near the headwaters of Mastuxet
Brook. The property was received as a gift
from Cherenzia Excavation July 31, 2006.
Location.
It is surrounded on three sides by Mastuxet
Brook Parcel 3. Access is from the south end
of Lovat Lane through Parcel 3.
Avondale
Farm Preserve
