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RECEIVED
TOWN CLERK
READING, MA.
Town of Reading T*
2022 JUN 21 AM 9: 49
Meeting Minutes
Board - committee - Commission - Council: Trails Committee
Date: May 4, 2022
Time:
7:00pm
Building:
Location:
Virtual on Zoom
Address:
Session:
Open
Purpose:
Version:
Final
Attendees: Members - Present:
Kathy Kelly
Ben Ream
Ray Vaillancourt associate
David Williams
John Parsons associate
Members - Not Present:
Will Finch
Thomas Gardiner
Others Present:
Chris Cole -DPW
Chuck Tirone- Conservation
Timothy Kievan
Larry Kornetsky
Dave Brubeck
Andrew Dribin
John Kastrinos
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Ray Vaillancourt
The meeting was held on Zoom and brought to order at 7:02pm
Topics of Discussion:
1) Approve minutes
Approved by Kathy Kelly, Ben Ream, Dave Williams
2) 4/30 Boardwalk Project Follow -Up
Project went well. Kathy appreciated that people came back to the cabin to assist putting
things away.
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Kathy will send out potential dates for follow up on the next section of boardwalk
3) Kiosk Repairs Update
There was discussion about various signs and kiosks that need repair. Various members
volunteered to assist.
Waiting to hear from scouts about removing old dilapidated signs.
4) Membership Update
Various members are applying for renewal.
There was discussion of the process of associated becoming full members.
5) Upcoming Events (5/17 -Girl Scouts, 5/22 -Tot Walk, 6/11 -Friends and Family Day
10:30-3), 6/24 -Library Open House— Dave and Ray)
Kathy will handle girl scouts and tot walk
Ben will do 10-12 on June 11
Kathy will do 12-2
John Kastrinos 2-3
6) 2023 Budget Development
Kathy explained the $3000 annual budget request. Chuck Tirone will manage the budget
and expenditures.
Approved by Kathy Kelly, Ben Ream, Dave Williams
There is $65 left in the current budget. We will use it for ratchet straps and bungee cords
depending on cost
7) Updates from Conservation
Chuck updated that there is no progress on Veteran's way trail entrance.
Lanetta lane- trail to Eastway
Chuck has potential volunteers for trail work in the summer from Next Step ministries. We
discussed having them build boardwalks at Pinevale using existing stock from the cabin or
materials from the grant.
8) Other Business
Chuck Lloyd is leading an Amazon group pulling buckthorn in the Town Forest on May 12.
There was discussion of graffiti at Pinevale
Tim Kirwan shared about a man he encountered possibly camping in the Town Forest. It was
suggested to contact Chris Cole or the police in such a situation.
8.) Adjourned at 8:29 pm
Approved by Kathy Kelly, Ben Ream, Dave Williams
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Next meeting is June 1.
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