Why Are the Town Beaches Not "Residents Only"?

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Question: Why are Heart Pond and Freeman Lake not "residents only?"

Answer: According to town officials, Heart Pond was purchased by the town using Community Preservation Act money, and therefore must be kept open to the general public. 

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"The deed for the gift of the land to the Town of Chelmsford as well as its status as a public park provide access to the general public.  This is similar to the access to the land on the town common," said Town Manager Paul Cohen.