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Open Space & Recreation Committee
Meetings
- 7 pm
- 1st Wednesday of every month
- City Hall
191 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Meeting Schedule
- 2020 Open Space and Recreation Committee (OSRC) Meeting Schedule (PDF)
- 2021 OSRC Meeting Schedule (PDF)
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes | View Archived Agendas and Minutes
Members
Member | Address | Term Expires |
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Charlie Mann, Chair, Chair, Community-at-Large Representative | 21 Riverview Street Beverly, MA 01915 | August 31, 2023 |
David Brewster, Vice Chair, Ward 1 Representative | 9 Carver Street Beverly, MA 01915 | August 31, 2022 |
David Alden-St. Pierre, Ward 5 Representative | 179 Dodge Street Beverly, MA 01915 | August 31, 2023 |
Todd Callaghan, Harbor Management Authority (similar expertise) | 9 Clark Avenue Beverly, MA 01915 | August 31, 2023 |
Alison Dudley, Ward 3 Representative | 7 Beckford Street Beverly, MA 01915 | August 31, 2023 |
Elizabeth Dunne, Ward 6 Representative | 16 Greenwood Avenue Beverly, MA 01915 | August 31, 2021 |
Marilyn McCrory, Ward 2 Representative | 2 Lovett Court Beverly, MA 01915 | August 31, 2023 |
Wayne Miller, Planning Board Representative | 5 Pasture Road Beverly, MA 01915 | August 31, 2022 |
Gregory Sharp, Community-at-Large | 8 Leather Lane Beverly, MA 01915 | August 31, 2023 |
Planning Department Staff Contact: Jenna Pirrotta.
What We Do
Beverly's Open Space and Recreation Committee work to acquire and preserve land and ecosystems within Beverly. These areas provide a healthy environment for wildlife and plants and areas for passive or active recreational use by the public. Areas of high natural, scenic and/or recreational value are priorities for the Committee. In order to assure the protection of valued land, we assist in the creation of trails for passive recreation, community gardens, playing fields, beaches and playgrounds.
Public education is an important part of our mission, which involves providing informational signage at several open space properties, outdoor educational activities and land use and protection workshops. The Committee also provides opportunities for the public to appreciate and enjoy Beverly's:
- Beaches
- Gardens
- Parks
- Playgrounds and fields
- Preserved natural areas
- Water resources
- Wetlands
Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Beverly Open Space and Recreation Committee is to preserve, maintain and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Beverly by developing and maintaining an open space plan. The plan identifies and recommends open space acquisitions and identifies other creative strategies to preserve open space based on public input and in consideration of City government policies and action and the City's Master Plan.
Earth Day Walk Series
Check back in the spring for next year’s walk schedule!
Resources
Open Space Plan Update Presentations (January 2015)
Ownership of Beverly's Open Spaces
Owners | Acreage |
---|---|
Beverly Conservation Commission | 423 |
Beverly Park and Recreation Department | 98 |
Beverly Golf and Tennis Club, City Owned | 160 |
Other City-owned | 160 |
Non Profit Organizations | 309 |
Total Open Space (not all is permanently protected) | 1,150 |
Total Land in Beverly | 9,680 |