Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee · January 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Open Space, Natural Resources and Trails Committee Meeting
Discussion of an invasives demonstration project at Woodsom Farm and next steps; update on the 2020–2027 Open Space and Recreation Plan (conditional response); and a Community Preservation Committee update with discussion on coordination and oversight with community groups.
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Key decisions
A verbal approval from DPW for an invasives demonstration project at Woodsom Farm was reported; the Committee will seek written confirmation from DPW before commencing work.
Field work for the Woodsom Farm invasives demonstration project will be deferred until spring due to snow/cold; the Committee will organize volunteer work parties once weather permits.
Chair Sherwood will review remaining EEA conditions on the revised Open Space and Recreation Plan, confirm whether they were addressed in the 2022 revision, and provide EEA with specific references to the relevant sections; Armington offered assistance with map-related items.
EEA confirmed the revised OSRP is valid through 2029 based on the 2022 conditional approval; most prior conditions were removed but a few items remain to be documented (inventory map ownership/conservation distinctions, Chapter 61 listings/conservation restrictions, public participation documentation).
City Council referral regarding the Kimball Road parcel (2025-121), previously withdrawn without prejudice, is expected to be resubmitted by the new City Council session.
Agenda
Minutes
2. Minutes from October 22, 2025 and December 10, 2025 Meetings
Review and approval of minutes from the October 22, 2025 and December 10, 2025 meetings.
4. Communications
General communications to the committee.
Chair's Report
5. Invasives Demonstration Project – Woodsom Farm (next steps)
Chair's updates including the Invasives Demonstration Project at Woodsom Farm and next steps.
Other Business
7. 2020-2027 OSRP Update (conditional response)
Update on the 2020–2027 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) including a conditional response.
Other Business
7. Community Preservation Committee update (Michelle)
Report from the Community Preservation Committee (presented by Michelle).
Other Business
7. Coordination, planning, and oversight with community groups — our role?
Discussion on coordination, planning, and oversight with community groups and the committee's role.