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VOL. III NO. 10 05/15/2022

Notes from the Agricultural and Forestry Commission, May 2, Hybrid meeting

Present:

  • Matthew Boudreau
  • Lisa Bozzuto
  • Shelby Marshall
  • Erik Rasmussen via Zoom
  • Michael Canales via Zoom
  1. Approve March 4 minutes as written
  2. Report on Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
    1. 150 trees given away
    2. Hopes everyone has already planned the trees
    3. Successful day — thanked Austen Riggs
  3. Canales reported the Request for Proposals (RFP) to treat trees in Ice Glen went out. There were two bidders. NE Tree Service was the winner. Their bid came in for less than anticipated so there is money remaining. Canales said the winning bid was reviewed and okayed by consultant Ken Gooch. Marshall requested copy of winning bid. Canales will send. It was suggested that the Commission get the word out that the work is getting done
  4. Old Growth Forest dedication. SB rep to Commission Chuck Cardillo was invited to accept [plaque at the dedication, but “no word from Chuck” so the Chair will invite Patrick White to accept
  5. Canales: per commission’s request, there is a Warrant article to increase the size of the Commission from 3 and 2 alternates to 5 no alternates.
  6. Chair is following through on finding housing for farm workers. Stumbling block is that they come to Berkshires during high tourist season, so housing is scarce. Rasmussen suggested using locals such as the Greenagers
  7. Rasmussen also serves on the Town Cable Commission and said there were forms in the Post Office about CTSB (also Town Hall). Asked folks please pick one up and fill it out. It is important we have CTSB and that Spectrum funds it as they are required by law to do.
  8. Chair asked for motion to adjourn and said the farmer’s market will return to agenda next meeting

Meeting adjourned

Trillium. Photo: Patrick White

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