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Town of Reading
Meeting Minutes RECEIVELi
Town CLERK
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Trails Committee
Date: 2018-09-12 Time: 6:30 PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Berger Room
Address: 16 Lowell Street
Purpose: General Business Session:
Attendees: Members - Present:
Tom Gardiner - Chair
Dave Williams
Ben Ream
John Parsons
Members - Not Present:
Jean Jacobs
Will Finch
Kathy Kelly
Others Present:
Kim Honetschlager - Town Representative
Gina Snyder
Neil Madden
Bryce and wife
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Ben Ream
Topics of Discussion:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm.
I. Ben tapped as voting member. His schedule supports attendance, and the ability to
achieve quorum. Motion to begin passed.
II. Aberjona Trail Discussion
A. The area citizens present like the idea of maintaining this 30 year-old trail
B. However, expressed concern over possible impact of cars, parking, safety
C. Residents reminded that this is"Reading Land", to be developed for the greater good of
the town
D. This trail requires upkeep, and has routinely received it from Reading Scouts, Trails
Committee, and volunteers
E. The Mallet Conservation Area and Aberjona Trail are central to Birch Meadow, Austin
Prep, and the library/railroad.
F. Residents reminded that any concerns over safety and parking are the purview of the
Reading Police Department
III. Motion to adjourn passed.
Next Meeting: TBD
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