Preservationists eye farm

By Taryn Plumb
Turley Publications Staff Writer

STURBRIDGE – In a region where most available space has been carved and parceled, it's somewhat of a geographic marvel: 262 acres of historic, untouched, privately-owned land.
After 340 years, it is still intact; still operating as a private dairy farm.
The expansive property, now known as Barrett Farm and spanning Douty Road and Holland Road, has been on and off the market for several years, and is currently up for sale and listed at $2.5 million.
Sturbridge identified it as a "priority" for open-space preservation in 2007 - but almost three years later, its acquisition continues to elude the town.
“It's an absolutely beautiful piece of property," said Penny Dumas, planning board member and chair of the community preservation committee.
However, she added, “You can't buy everything you want all at once.”