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Board -Committee -Commission -Council: 2022 JAN -5 PM 5: 20
Town Forest Committee
Date: 2021-04-13 Time: 7 PM
Building: Location:
Address:
Purpose: Town Forest Management Session:
Attendees: Members - Present:
Thomas Gardiner, Nancy Docktor, Kurt Habel, Jeff Lamson, Brian Scouten,
Bill Sullivan
Members - Not Present:
Rick Wetzler. Dan Ford
Others Present:
Phil Benjamin, CF: Jane Kinsella, DPW; Chris Cole, DPW; Scout from Troop
702
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Bill Sullivan
Topics of Discussion:
Meeting was held by video conference due to the COVID pandemic.
• Pine Tree Die -Off
o Discussed potential grants that may help fund dead tree removal and
replanting. Further discussion with DCR is required.
o P. Benjamin, Certified Forester, discussed his experience with DCR
grants. He will contact DCR to discuss grant availability.
o Discussed restrictions around vernal pools and wetlands.
o Discussed optimal time of year for tree removal (December & January)
o Potential fire hazard due to dead trees. Need to discuss with RFD.
• Scout from Troop 702 proposed replacement of rotted sections of boardwalk in
Alligator Alley. Standard Trails Committee design to be used. ConCom approval
is required. Committee voted to approve the project.
• Resident was bit by a dog that was part of a group of 8 to 10 unleashed dogs
being walked by two professional dog walkers. Discussed how many dogs can
be kept under voice control per handler. Need input from Town Council on
Town's liability if an injury is caused by dogs not under voice control. Need to
discuss with TFC's Select Board liaison.
• TFC webpage: Jeff L. and Nancy D. have started developing the updates.
• Approved minutes to 3/9/21TFC meeting
• Next Meeting: scheduled for 5/11/21 at 7:00 pm
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