What it means: Located on Barbour Road, the Victory Garden was established in 1992 and is overseen by the Conservation Commission. There are approximately 50 plots, 15×20 feet each. Interested gardeners lease the lots from the Town. Those fees are used to maintain the space on a regular basis. Gardeners are responsible for their own supplies. There is currently a waitlist of over 20 people, and the average wait time is 4-5 years. This project would convert unused space adjacent to the current gardens (also owned by the Town) into additional plots to accommodate more gardeners.
Those in favor say: This is a valuable resource for the Town, as evidenced by the long waitlist. It is a great way for people to be outdoors and to be in a community with other gardeners.
Those opposed say: No one spoke against this Article at Deliberative Session.
Fiscal impact: Cost per $1,000 valuation is $0.003. A household valued at $400,000 would see a tax increase of $1.20 for 2024.