Article 9 involves a proposal to acquire 18 acres of land in North Marshfield, located across from the Marshfield Hills garage. The parcel was recently permitted for a 10-lot subdivision, but the Open Space Committee is recommending the purchase to prevent high environmental impacts on sensitive wetlands and habitat areas. The acquisition would also link existing town land and Audubon Society property.

Under the proposal, the majority of the land would be protected by a permanent open space conservation restriction. However, the plan includes a provision to carve out one lot for an affordable housing unit. Town Counsel Robert Galin noted that this would help the town work toward a permanent "Safe Harbor" from Chapter 40B developments by increasing the percentage of developable land dedicated to affordable housing.

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