Project Updates
Mass Audubon has already begun taking steps to enhance safety and begin cleaning up the property. Stay up to date on progress and future plans.
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May 2026
Work to clean up the front lot on Crescent Avenue begins on May 24. This includes installing a fence along the front border of the property to prevent dumping and loitering in the lot. Weeds and old construction debris will also be removed. Other work includes planning and assessment related to the future demolition of unsafe buildings and repair of the seawall.
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April 2026
Immediately after taking ownership of the Forbes site, Mass Audubon began to put in critical safety measures to cut down on unauthorized and unsafe use of the site including:
Securing the gates and fencing around the property
Boarding up dangerous buildings to prevent access
Covering the debris pile left from the 2024 fire to prevent the spread of contaminants