Blueberry Hill Forum

quincybay · Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Quincy MA

Do you think the state intends to close down the permit program for the cabins around curlew, widgeon, and college ponds. Do you think this would be good, bad, unfair, etc.n n If you think the state is going to do this - how many years in the future do you think they are going to terminate the cottage permit program. Thanks.

brad wills · Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 335 Location: mansfield

I don't think the State would close down the cottages. They only make money for the state.I have always heard they are 99 year leases?? I'm not sure though.

hank8001 · Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Posts: 1

Could somebody fill me in on why they are preventing buying/selling of the cottages after 2005 then? I look on MLS and see several of these cottages up for sale. I could see myself getting a cottage, but not if x years down the road they discontinue the leases. What would happen then - would you have to take your cottage out on a flatbed?n n Also, could somebody also point me to information about the terms of the leases (i.e., when/how the cottage can be used, fees, etc)? Thanks....

brad wills · Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 335 Location: mansfield

I would contact the State Offices for Parks and Recreations.

quincybay · Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Quincy MA

I checked with Parks and Recreation. If the permit program is terminated, you get two choices:n 1. Remove your cottage from the park;n 2. Abandon it.

brad wills · Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Posts: 335 Location: mansfield

do you own one??

quincybay · Joined: 13 Jun 2005 Posts: 3 Location: Quincy MA

No. But I was considering trying to buy one. But now I'm not so sure. I really love Myles Standish and the ponds but the asking prices are just too much to risk.