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Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee · July 22, 2026

Amesbury Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee Meeting

Committee approved the draft Invasive Plant Management Plan with edits to add Conservation Commission definitions for RDA and NOI and to recommend project approval be sought from the conservation agent. The committee also reviewed a draft Trail Management and Stewardship Plan, discussing simplification for volunteers, thresholds for volunteer maintenance work, and liability/waiver concerns to be reviewed by the City Attorney.

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Key decisions
Approved the draft Invasive Plant Management Plan pending addition of Conservation Commission definitions for RDA and NOI and a statement recommending project approval be sought from the conservation agent.
Unanimously approved

Agenda

Minutes
2. Minutes from April 24, 2026 and June 24, 2026 Meetings
Approval of minutes from the April 24, 2026 and June 24, 2026 meetings.
Referrals
6. Invasive Plant Management Plan
Consideration of the Invasive Plant Management Plan, returned from Conservation Commission review.
Other Business
7. Trail Management and Stewardship Plan - Draft
Review and discussion of the draft Trail Management and Stewardship Plan.
Other Business
7. Unplanned items
Discussion of any unplanned items raised under Other Business.