HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-01 Town Forest Committee Minutes _ 891
Your committee will continue to work for the
benefit of all persona in Reaaing in the care and use
of the Town Forest .
Respectfally submitted,
George B. Perry, Chairman
Irving E. Dickey, Vice Chairman
j Benjamin E . Nichols, Secretary
august 250 1987 8:00 B.M.
A formal posted meeting was held at the home of Chairman
George B. Perry, 230 Franklin Street , Reading , Mase.
The following members were present :
George B. Perry, Chairman
Irving E. Dickey , Jr. , Vice Chairman
Benjamin E. Nichols, Secretary
The following visitor was »resent :
Edward G. Smethurst
The minutes of the meeting of July 1, 1986 were read
and approved.
It was moved and voted In the affirmative to confirm
the acts of the officers since the last meeting.
It was moved and voted in the affirmative to modernize
the "walkie-talkie" owned by the Committee by hiring a
professional to change the equipment so that the
frequency will operate more efficiently with the
Reading Fire Dapartment.
The possibility of planting shrubs at Point One in the
Forest whioh would growtofurnish berries and fruit for
birds and animals was discussed. Benjamin Nichols will
talk with Reading Boy Scout unite to learn if there are
Boy Scouts looking for an Eagle Project such as this .
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
February 1, 1988
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
To the Citizens of Reading,
'We subm int our report for the
year of 1987 and through the current date .
The forest has been used by many groups of heading people
for hikes , nature studies and croas countyy skiing.
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Various Scout groups continue to camp and perform their
outdoor activities in the forest is all seasons.
One incident of improper ATV operation was investigated
and resolved.
On-going maintenance will be continued as funds become
available .
In closing the committee wishes to thank Mr, lack Cairl
for his continued support .
Respectfully submitted ,
George B. Perry, Chairman
Irving E. Dickey,Jr. , Vice-Chairman
Benjamin E. Nichols , Secretary
October 6, 1988 8:00 P.M.
A formal posted meeting was held 'at the home of
Chairman George B. Perry, 230 Franklin St . , Reading ,Mses.
The following officers were present :
George B. Perry , Chairman
Irving E. Dickey';Jr. , Vice Chairman
Benjamin E. Nichols , Secretary
ing
The follow visitor was present :
Edward G. Smethurst
The minutes of the meeting of August 25, 1967 were
read and approved .
It was moved and voted in the affirmative to confirm
the acts of the officers since the last meeting .
The committee reorganfied and the following officers
were re-elected:
George B. Perry , Chairman
Irving E.' Dickey , Jr. , Vice Chairman
Benjamin E. Nichole ,Secretary
A discussion was held regarding the situation of beer
parties and the deatruuticn of property in various parts '
of the Town sorest . It wee moved and voted that Chairman
Perry discuss with the Read"g law enforcement agency the
possibility of hiring with Town Forest funds police officers
to arrest those individuals causing the troubles, and to
impound unauthorized motor vehicles to control this situation
as the police determine advisable .and legal,
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 P.M.