Open Space Committee-Virtual
Open Space Committee Meeting
December 14th, 2021 at 4:30 pm
Zoom Meeting
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom Video Conference, in accordance with the temporary suspension and enhancement of the Open Meeting Law requirements by Governor Baker. Instructions for a Zoom video conference meeting, which also allows phone dial-in, are given below.
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Welcome/ Introductions
Public Comment – 4:30 PM Public comment and hearing on Map 30-186 and 42-137 – Proposed Article for TM
Corrections to agenda / Adopt agenda
Approve minutes of October meeting
Reports
Chair – Bruce Hurter
Vice Chair - Tom Slack
Standing Assignments
Property Management – Fred Streams/Bruce Hurter
Trail Guides – Lynn Southey
Education– Peggy Sagan
Liaison Reports
WCT – Bruce Hurter
Friends of the Herring River – Lynn Southey
Housing Partnership – John Grieb
CPC – Fred Streams
NRAB – Tom Slack
Old Business
Review grant information and reconsider 5 Year Plan, need for LAND program property. Subcommittee has met. Review status and goals. Consider rotating chairmanship. Titles on properties in Cons Com Care, update Review CPC Needs List Review access issues. Are there projects in which to become involved?
Properties for consideration
Article for transfer of OSC recommended properties (Map 30 -186, wetlands in Blackfish Creek, and Map 42-137, wetlands at end of Bayberry Trail) was accepted for review at a SB meeting and has been forwarded to other committees.
Other properties for consideration, and new properties for sale:
Map 29 - 400 and 505 to CCC; Map 36 parcels 288, 289; Easement on Agger property 41-178.1. Pyles’ property on Map 42 has decreased asking price. Will follow.
New Business. Question of OSC involvement in possible inspection of all Town owned properties, as suggested by Mr Curly, SB. Review and vote on housing proposal to use Town short term rental taxes for housing needs
Next meeting date TBD
Adjourn