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Cultural Council · February 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee Meeting

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Discussion of invasive species mitigation and a Woodsom Farm demonstration project, planning for cluster developments and town-wide trail stewardship, and presentations on proposed improvements to Batchelder Park and Deer Island Park. The committee will also receive a Community Preservation Committee update and consider a bench donation.

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Agenda

1. Call to Order
Minutes
2. Minutes from January 28, 2026 Meeting
Review and approval of minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting.
3. Public Comment
Communications
4. Communications
General communications to the committee.
Chair's Report
5. Chair's Report
Updates including the Invasives Demonstration Project at Woodsom Farm and upcoming items on cluster developments planning, town-wide trail stewardship, and invasive plant mitigation policies and procedures.
Referrals
6. Referrals
No referrals at this time.
Other Business
7. Other Business
Multiple presentations and updates: Batchelder Park Improvements presentation and discussion by Ken Aspeslagh; Deer Island Park Improvements presentation by Bob Brisebois; Community Preservation Committee update (Michelle); and consideration of a bench donation.
8. Adjourn