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        <ExplanationTxt>Board members are reminded annually by the executive director to make any needed updates to their conflict of interest disclosures.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Board reviews compensation levels for all the executive director and other top management positions annually. Compensation levels are determined based on market conditions and periodic reviews of compensation at similar organizations.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Board and executive director review compensation levels for all staff annually. Compensation levels are determined based on market conditions and periodic reviews of compensation at similar organizations.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Copies of the Organizations 990 forms are available via www.guidestar.org and also on the Attorney generals charities website www.charitites.ago.state.ma.us/charities. Other documents are available upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Unrealized / realized gain on investments at FMV</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>These expenses are related to contractors hired to perform conservation and engineering services on behalf of this organization.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>General explanation attachment</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The Endowment funds are to be held into perpetuity. The purpose of the endowment is to contribute to the long term stability to the organization.</ExplanationTxt>
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