And now it's war.

In September the Marion Open Space Acquisition Commission made a bid to purchase the 2.7 acres of the Hall property on Quelle Lane and local residents voiced concerns to town officials over parking issues and the use of the land.

Now, four months later, residents are still angry and are drafting a proposal for Town Meeting vote on abolishing the Commission altogether or to limit their ability to access funds.

Carol Amick represented the Quelle Lane Association during the Jan. 17 Board of Selectmen meeting asking the support of the Selectman in drafting two articles to be put up for vote in the May Town Meeting.

The two articles propose to either end the Commission or to have its members be subject to Town Meeting approval before being allowed to spend any it’s remaining $427,000 in funds on land acquisition.

In September John Rockwell, member of the Commission, said that the bid for the land was made because of the water front access, as well as for shell fishing.

Amick said that the Commission did not consult with the residents of the Quelle Lane on how purchasing this property would impact traffic on the narrow street.

The residents are also questioning the deal due to the fact that most of the property is underwater limiting beach access and shell fishing Amick said.

“In all expenses, we felt that [the Commission] acted inappropriately from the start,” Amick said.

To date, Amick said the Quelle Lane Association has spent $9,000 in legal fees challenging the Commission’s decision to buy the land.

The Selectmen voted to abstain from supporting the proposal to abolish the Commission, though the members of the board did not decline to offer their support at a later time for more regulated controls of the Commission’s funds.

“[The Commission] is not acting outside of the law but whether it’s palatable or not for the residents is another matter,” said Selectmen Chairman John Henry. “It would be extreme to abolish MOSAC and I probably wouldn’t support it. If the vote is to keep them under controls then maybe I’d support it.”

Selectman Roger Blanchette agreed.

“If [the Commission] had to seek Town Meeting approval to spend money that might be the appropriate thing,” Blanchette said.

Without the support of the Selectmen, Amick said the Quelle Lane Association will still pursue its case against the Commission and submit the proposals in Town Meeting.