Sharpner's Pond Anti-Ballistic Missile Site
The Sharpner's Pond Anti-Ballistic Missile Site is a location in North Andover, Massachusetts which was slated to be the site of a Perimeter Acquisition Radar facility for the Sentinel program. Initially, an access road and a large excavation for an underground power plant were constructed at the site. However, in light of mounting publicity and public outcry over the construction of Sentinel sites, the Sentinel program ended before substantial construction took place at the Sharpner's Pond location. All activity at the Sharpner's Pond site halted on March 14th, 1969 when contracts with construction agencies were terminated. The land was later transferred back to the Department of Conservation from the Department of Defense and became part of Boxford State Forest. The area was badly damaged by the work conducted by the site and has not fully recovered.
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Boxford State Forest (Fuller)
Fuller Trail
01921
Massachusetts, United States
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