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Meeting Minutes February 07, 2018
Call to order at 6:37 PM
Members present: Peter Pescatore, Lisey Good, Tom Callahan, Richard Karoff
Administrative Support: Jennifer McCarthy
The chairman asked for a motion to approve the 1/24/18 Minutes:
Lisey moved to approve, Tom Seconded. The vote was 2-0-2 to approve
The committee agreed to meet again on Wednesday 2/28/18.
The chair noted that the Town Planner had asked for a copy of the OSRP. Peter
provided the 2010 OSRP to him today.
The committee reviewed section 9.0 - Seven-Year Action Plan, of the 2010 OSRP.
The committee noted that after the approval of the 2010 OSRP the committee
became dormant for an extended period and only had one other meeting in 2013
over the plans term of 7 years. Although the committee was not active a number of
the objectives detailed in the plan had been either completed or portions completed
by a combination of town activity and private initiatives. It was determined that
sections on ADA compliance, promotion of tax incentive programs,land acquisition,
signage and town property maintenance issues would need input from town
management. Peter will prepare and deliver a specific information request to the
town to complete this section's comments.
During our discussions we identified several draft objectives to be added to the
current OSRP Plan and will request each committee member to prepare additional
2018 objectives to be reviewed at the next meeting.
Some possible Objectives Identified:
Develop Trail Maps for all in town reservations
Give major walking trails names and highlight them on the maps and mark the trails
with distinctive blazers.
Develop a communication program highlighting seasonal changes to the habitats for
animals and changing vegetation to watch for.
Acquire a budget for the OSRC to establish the capability for trail maintenance,
communication materials, resupply pick up bags, etc.
Work with the town to develop a regular series of civic clean up days as well as an
organized Earth Day.
Have a booth at the Rec& Health Fair
Review projects to submit to the annual MA Trail Grant Program.
The chairman asked for a motion to adjourn: Tom moved to approve, Peter
seconded. The vote to approve was 4-0.
The committee adjourned the meeting at 8:10 PM.
Respectfully submitted
Peter Pescatore