Acting on intelligence provided by the Belmont Citizens Forum, Town Administrator Patrice Garvin and Conservation Agent Mary Trudeau collaborated in October to apply for state funds for mowing and maintenance at Belmont’s Rock Meadow conservation area. Belmont was able to secure a budget earmark, facilitated by State Representative Dave Rogers, for the Rock Meadow conservation area in the FY2022 budget for an amount of $60,000.
The funds will be distributed to the town through the Department of Conservation and Recreation. In working with Garvin to identify funding needs for the town, Commonwealth officials noted that use of this important community resource has increased during the pandemic and was therefore eminently deserving of funding.
Representative Rogers also learned from town officials that the path size was increased to allow for social distancing. Given the increased use and the need for more mowing of expanded paths, funding was all the more critical because the town did not have sufficient funds allocated to continue the upkeep at Rock Meadow.
Representative Rogers visits the Rock Meadow conservation area himself, and he knows how important it is for the community; he saw an opportunity to be helpful. Fortunately, the amendment he filed was passed in the legislature and he was able to secure the funds in the state budget.
The town of Belmont and many visitors to Rock Meadow would like to thank Representative Rogers and his staff for making this funding available.
A bumblebee nestled in a dahlia at the Victory Gardens. The Victory Gardens support the natural diversity at Rock Meadow, including butterflies, honeybees from eight nearby hives, and small mammals. Photo by Mary Bradley.
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