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Ad Hoc Northern Area Greenway Task ForcO I V E D
Town Hall Conference Room T i'' i-i'C E R K
December 14, 2006 Minutes
Attendance: Dave Williams, Will Finch, Brant Ballantyne, Joan Hoyt, 900 Y2RdeATAarh~Xumizen.
Absent: Marsie West, Frank Driscoll, Charles Donnelly Moran.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM.
Marsie West has resigned and Dave will speak with Peter Hechenbleikner about replacing her.
The November 30, 2006 Minutes were amended 6-0.
The November 11, 2006 and November 18, 2006 Minutes were approved 6-0.
Issues discussed:
Parking options at Haverhill Street to access Bare Meadow Brook Trail to Bare Meadow.
The need to prioritize and organize sections of the Northern Area Greenway and the usage
recommendations for each section.
Interest in mapping and trail marking all sections. Boy Scout project?
Sections outlined and marked on map:
A. Playing Field - traffic direction and flow - pedestrian safety discussed.
B. Ben Nichols Scenic Overlook - fire road and existing foot paths discussed.
C. Build a boardwalk (approximately 125 yards in length) connecting existing foot paths.
Finances and logistics discussed.
D. Cranberry Bog - Rebuild boardwalk to connect At Wood End School to the Town Forest -
would have to be approved by Cons. Comm.
E1. At Wood End School Trail - Would there be concern from school administrators
or parents about trail use and parking during school hours?
Is there a possibility of access to the trail at the end of Fox Run Lane?
E2. Lynn Village Way Trail - What are the use options for this trail?
The next meeting will be January 4, 2007 @ 7:30 PM
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 PM Voted 6-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Joan Hoyt