Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee · September 25, 2024 · 7:00 PM
Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee Meeting
Appointments and policy work: the committee will consider appointing a member to the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee and review ongoing project work including the Trail Assessment Report (draft anticipated), proposed rules/regulations for the Town Forest, and the Battis–Po Hill report.
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Key decisions
Appoint Michelle Faucher as the OSNRTC representative to the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee.
Conservation Agent Allison Mackay will draft rules and regulations for the Town Forest, with OSNRTC offering comments on the draft; the draft will reference MACC templates and Mass Audubon guidance and address a trail segment crossing private land and seasonal hunting signage.
Committee to review the recently distributed Trail Assessment Report at the October meeting, identify priority next steps and potential projects for CPA funding; consultant Matt Smith will attend that meeting to discuss the report.
Agenda
Chair's Report
5. Town Forest Report Update
Update and discussion regarding the Town Forest report; notes discussion with Conservation Commission on 9/3/24.
Referrals
6. Community Preservation Act appointment
Consider appointment of a committee member to serve on the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee as required by local legislation.
Ongoing Business
Trail Assessment Report (draft anticipated)
Anticipated Draft Trail Assessment Report; consultant presentation expected at October meeting.
Ongoing Business
Rules/Regs for Town Forest
Discussion of proposed rules and regulations for the Town Forest (Conservation Commission).
Ongoing Business
Battis – Po Hill Report
Progress report on the Battis – Po Hill project.