WESTFORD — The Friends of East Boston Camps board has voted to disband the organization.
The board cited increased difficulty in raising funds and declining membership since its inception in 2007.
“Over the years, it has become increasingly difficult to raise finds: paid membership is down, community sponsorships are far fewer and smaller than in the past and fundraising events have not been successful enough to merit the efforts required,” the board wrote in a March 29 email obtained by WestfordCAT.
The organization has raised over $500,000 in funds for several improvements, including renovations to the dining hall, a nurse’s cabin, a director’s cabin and an Americans with Disability Act compliant bathhouse.
The organization says its remaining $50,000 will be transferred to the Conservation Commission to finish renovations on the Nashoba Lodge.
“The board extends its thanks to the founders of the Friends, to those who served on past boards, to our community sponsors and especially to the many Westford residents who have been generous supporters over the years,” the board wrote.
