2011 Waters Farm- Sutton, MA
site by Alive & Dreaming Designs
About Us
Waters Farm is
120 acres of watershed land given to the
Town of Sutton by Dorothea Waters Moran in 1974. Her third cousin once removed, Bud
Gurney, also of
Sutton, made it happen. He was the founder of Waters Farm Preservation Inc.
After his recent death in 2007, his
daughter, Pam Farnham, continues the family tradition. Pam says,
"Waters Farm is the benefactor of multiple generations of family
members who donate their time for upkeep and events. It is not
uncommon to have three generations working side-by-side, and, in some occasions,
four. It is all about family and commitment."
Bud Gurney and his Faithful Dog She goes on to say, "Some people thought there wouldn't be a Waters Farm after Dad died. But, we have a fabulous board of directors and tons of volunteers and we are doing well because he knew that we needed a succession plan and people rallied to that call. It is the "us" that is getting it done. Our strength is in our diversity and showing that Waters Farm is more than a "Gurney" mission. People from all walks of life love the farm and are committed to Dorothea & Bud's vision. He always stressed the 'we' and the 'team.' "The Farm is located midway between Purgatory Chasm/Sutton State Forest and Douglas State Forest in a trailed greenway that connects the two. Waters Farm Preservation, Inc., operates as a non-profit, and is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board's job is to ensure the continued preservation of this historic landmark.
Waters Farm Board of Directors:
President-Ken Kelley
Vice-President-Pat Nedoroscik
Treasurer-Anita Damstrom
Clerk-Richard Rafferty
| Name | Term Expires |
| Pamela Beaton | 2013 |
| J. Norma Bedrosian | 2012 |
| Philip Berube | 2012 |
| Anita Damstrom | 2012 |
| Francis Donnelly | 2013 |
| Paul Dunn | 2012 |
| Pamela Farnham | 2011 |
| James Graves | 2011 |
| Kenneth Kelley | 2011 |
| Pennie Putnam Linder | 2013 |
| Patricia Nedoroscik | 2013 |
| Martin Shaw | 2011 |
~Tour Waters Farm~
| MAIN HOUSE | COOK BARN | 2-BAY WAGON SHED | DARLING BARN | BLACKSMITH SHOP |
| SHINGLE MILL | 6-BAY WAGON SHED | SUGAR HOUSE | FORESTRY TRAILS | FANTASTIC PHOTOS |
