Recognizing another contributor

To the Editor:

Your recent editorial "200 Big Ones" does not tell the whole story. While correctly recognizing the Mt. Grace Land Conservation Trust and Ashburnham officials and representatives you failed to give credit to the organization which is principally responsible for this important preservation.

It is the Ashburnham Conservation Trust, and in particular Mr. Gary Howland, that should be credited with having done the lion share of the work involved. While we are deeply appreciative of the efforts of other parties, it is only fair to recognize this local group for their efforts as well. Had it not been for ACT it is very likely that this important piece of land would have been developed.

Small grass roots groups such as ACT often times must partner with a larger organization such as Mount Grace Land Trust in order to avail themselves of their expertise and paid staff. Mount Grace has been and will continue to be a valuable ally in our pursuit to preserve open space in Ashburnham. They, as well as the town's Conservation Commission and enlightened farsighted officials, have made it possible for ACT to bring about the preservation of hundreds of acres for future generations.

I bring this to your attention so that the residents of Ashburnham and neighboring towns will recognize the important work that is being carried out by ACT. Also, I encourage them to learn more about ACT by attending the annual meeting on April 21, 2007 at the Overlook Middle School.

Sincerely,

Donald V. Lemay

Ashburnham