ATTLEBORO — The city council has voted unanimously to extend the restrictive covenants on the former Locust Valley Golf Course for another 20 years.
The current 30-year covenants expire in 2025 and 2028 and restrict the use of the property to a golf course or other recreational uses.
The 10-0 vote on Tuesday came at the recommendation of Mayor Cathleen DeSimone, who said in a letter to the council that the extensions are needed because the Locust Street property “contains and borders wetlands as well as city-owned open space land.”
The extensions were approved by City Solicitor Peter Mello.
In addition, DeSimone said they would allow the city more time to explore acquiring the property, as expressed in the comprehensive, open space and recreation, and capital improvements plans, as well as by “many residents.”
The golf course ceased operations in 2016 and the land has lain dormant since. A clubhouse on the property was razed.
The property consists of four parcels totaling 139 acres.
All the parcels are owned by KAADD II Ltd., of which David Bourque is president, treasurer, secretary and director.
One of the restrictive covenants was recorded at the Northern Bristol County Registry of Deeds in November 1995 and the other in December 1998.
