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Meeting Minutes - January 9, 2002
Members Present: Bob Brown, Mary Ellen Becker, Keith Becker, Susan Giacalone, Joan
Hoyt, Ted McIntire (Staff Liaison)
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:47 p.m. Minutes of December meeting were
corrected and approved as amended.
2. The Christmas tree pick-up occurred as scheduled.
3. Ted submitted his budget cuts to the Board of Selectmen and has a meeting the
following week. Most likely Christmas Tree pick-up will remain in the future, as
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4. Ted's Report: Compost area ope~aturday 8-5 p.m. for drop-off. The Christmas v.
trees are chipped and turned into compost material.
5. MRIP requirements: We made the basic requirements only. We have not yet
heard on receiving grants.
6. Earth Day: Bob spoke on past Earth Days where our town had a great day joining
with Woburn in the mall for activities. Other Ideas: paper-bag drawings by
elementary school kid, clean-up of High School grounds was looked upon
favorably; and cleaning up an area in the Town Forest. Joan will contact Library
about placing a display there about recycling that may include a small recycling
bin and literature.. Susan will follow-up with elementary school on the paper-bag
drawing. Keith and Mary Ellen will check with Rotary Club regarding little
evergreen trees. Mary Ellen will call various local organizations for ideas and
volunteers.
7. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.