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Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Trails Committee
Date: 2017-05-30
Building: Reading Town Hall
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: General Business
Attendees: Members - Present:
Tom Gardiner - Chair
Will Finch
Jean Jacobs
Members - Not Present:
Ed Crowley
John Parsons
Dave Williams
Others Present:
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Berger Room
Session:
Kim Honetschlager - Town Representative
Ginny Blodgett - Walkable Reading
Virginia Adams - Walkable Reading
Everett Blodgett - Walkable Reading
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Jean Jacobs
Topics of Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 7:33pm.
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1. Minutes from the meeting on May 9, 2017 were reviewed and approved.
2. Walk Reading Weekend
Participation was down from previous years. 128.5 miles total reported.
Was it the time of year? Maybe do walks a few times a year? Seasonally?
3. Trails Conference
A presentation proposal was submitted for the State Trail Conference. We'll find out
soon if we are accepted as presenters.
4. Prep for Board of Selectmen meeting
If they ask about upcoming projects, here is the list:
• Xavier/Boyd lot trail
• Additional trails in Kurchian
• Maillett lot trails
• Presenting at State Trails Conference
5. Budget
We have $750 to spend before June 30. Consider buying batteries, stock lumber
(4x4s, 2x8s), and decking.
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6. Board of Selectmen Meeting
Jean presented at the Board of Selectmen meeting. They were engaged and asked
good questions. They were appreciative of all the work our committee does.
Next Meeting: Tues, May 30 before the BoS meeting
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm.
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