Marston Property Committee

Marston Field Project Update:

The construction activity at the Marston Property has stopped to allow for the fundraising to continue and grass on the new fields to grow. The property is open for use and the town is plowing the parking lot. Please continue to remain off the large field area adjacent to Mill Pond Rd. This is the location of the recreation fields. Last summer’s drought hurt the grass planted on those fields. The fields required an additional application of seed and fertilizer in the late fall to combat the drought effects and allow for spring growth. Even the smallest of impacts on this area while the turf is young will hamper the short-term growth and long-term strength of the grass.

In the spring and summer, we hope to see backstops erected and the beginnings of the trail system to take shape. The next priority is the design and construction of a pavilion area. We have again jump-started our fundraising efforts, reaching out to business’s in Southern NH area. Our grant applications continue as well. Last year we were initially successful but were ultimately hurt by our ability to produce matching funds in a very short timeframe. This year we expect to be extremely competitive again. We are trying to stay in front of the grant by having the matching funds already on hand. This is a dollar-for-dollar match, so your donation will go a long way. The NYA is a qualified 501(C)(3) organization, and all funds earmarked will be used for improvements to the entire property, not simply athletic areas.

If you are interested in becoming a Friend of Marston, donations can be made a few different ways:

Via Venmo to @NYAFriendsOfMarston

PayPal: Go to Nottingham Youth Association. Please ensure any donations sent are noted with a description of “Marston.”

Or by Check:

Nottingham Youth Association 

P.O. Box 98

Nottingham, NH 03290

Wherever your donation is made, please remember to write “MARSTON” in the description. If you are paying by CHECK, please write, “MARSTON” on the memo line.

Thank you,

Town of Nottingham

Marston Fundraising Committee


The Marston Property construction has begun.

The Marston Property, also known as the Lee Farm, is located at 229 Mill Pond Road.  The Town has owned the property since 2009.
 
The Town of Nottingham, worked with the NH Department of Environmental Services to clean up hazardous waste and materials located on the property starting in the late 1990’s.  The NH Department of Environmental Services issued an Administrative order to Mr. Lee in 2001 regarding the clean-up of the hazardous material, and placed a lien on the property for repayment of the cleanup costs. (Description continued)

Committee Members

NameTitle
Donna Danis

Chair

Chet Batchelder
Peter Landry
Lauren Chaurette
Skip Seaverns
Tina Cooke
Cheryl Smith
Gary Cowan
Tom Sweeney
Michael (Miska) Hadik
Wynn Varney

Staff Contacts

NameTitlePhone
Donna Danis

Selectmen

(603) 785-3555

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