Analysis: Town and Schools
Agricultural Commission
Posted since 2017: 110 agendas, 74 sets of minutes, 11 recordings. All boards.
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The Agricultural Commission shall have the primary responsibility of assisting in maintaining agriculture in Lunenburg. The Commission shall administer the Right to Farm Bylaw and will hold additional responsibilities as charged by the Board of Selectmen. The Commission is a component of the state's "Sustainable Development" program, thereby helping Lunenburg become eligible for various state grant programs. The Agricultural Commission can oversee, operate or run a Farmers' Market.
The rest of what the town says about it (186 more words)
The Agricultural Commission shall develop a work plan to guide its activities. Such activities may include but are not limited to, the following: encouraging the continued pursuit of agriculture in Lunenburg; promoting agricultural-based economic opportunities in Town; mediating, advocating, educating, and/or negotiating on farming issues; working for the preservation of prime agricultural lands; and pursuing all initiatives appropriate to retaining farming in Lunenburg.
"Encouraging the continued pursuit of agriculture; promoting agriculturally based economic opportunities in town; mediating, advocating, educating and/or negotiating on farming issues; working for the preservation of prime agricultural lands; and pursuing all initiatives appropriate to retaining farming in Lunenburg."
The Agricultural Commission consists of five members and two alternate members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms of three years each. A majority of the membership shall be substantially engaged in the pursuit of agriculture. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
Anyone and everyone interested in farming, pursuing farming, or seeking to help preserve, protect, and promote Lunenburg's agricultural heritage is always welcome.
58% minutes posted, FY26 (7 of 12) · 0% on YouTube, FY27 so far (0 of 3) · compared
How the Agricultural Commission compares with the other boards →
Annual report: filed in 1 of the 14 years the town has asked, FY2015–FY2015; the contents page printed “No Report Submitted” beside it 7 times (FY2014, FY2016, FY2017, FY2020, FY2021, FY2022, FY2023). The town’s own words, off the contents page of each annual report.
The people: 4 named in Agricultural Commission in FY2025, across 10 years of charts →
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Upcoming meetings
Nothing on the calendar for a future date. The site was last updated 2026-10-10; a meeting noticed since then appears when it is next built, and one that has already happened moves to recent meetings by itself.
Recent meetings
| date | our minutes | recording | agenda | official minutes |
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| Sep 21 2026 | needs video | not available | agenda | not available |
| Aug 17 2026 | needs video | not available | agenda | not available |
| Jul 20 2026 | needs video | not available | agenda | not available |
| Jun 15 2026 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | MISSING |
| May 4 2026 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | MISSING |
| Apr 6 2026 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | MISSING |
| Feb 23 2026 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | MISSING |
| Dec 15 2025 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | minutes |
| Nov 24 2025 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | MISSING |
| Oct 20 2025 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | minutes |
| Sep 22 2025 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | minutes |
| Sep 8 2025 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | minutes |
| Aug 25 2025 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | minutes |
| Aug 4 2025 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | minutes |
| Jul 9 2025 | needs video | MISSING | agenda | minutes |
The last 15 dates this board met, by today’s date rather than the day the site was built — so a meeting moves here on its own. For a program, every agenda and set of minutes as one text file: /minutes/agricultural-commission.txt.
Votes, newest first
From the town’s minutes (73 of 74 sets read) and our minutes of the recordings (0), joined per meeting: 68 substantive, 118 procedural (accepting minutes, adjourning). Where both records have a vote the town’s wording stands; none disagree on the outcome.
| date | motion | outcome | record | check it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20 2025 | Donate $86 from the Farmers' Market / AgFair proceeds to the 4H Club Few of Ewe Farm, for the AgFair and tote bags. — moved by Maryrae“maryrae made a motion to donate $86 from the proceeds for the agfair and tote bags to the 4h club few of ewe farm. kathy seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 8 2025 | Approve the Lunenburg Farmers' Market vendor Rambling Rose. — moved by Jackie“jackie makes a motion to approve the following vendors: rambling rose. kathy seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed (unanimous; no count printed) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 8 2025 | Approve the Lunenburg Farmers' Market vendor Lions Club. — moved by Kathy“kathy makes a motion to approve the following vendors: lions club. ryan seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed (unanimous; no count printed) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 25 2025 | Allocate $200 towards advertising for the Agricultural Fair and Farmers' Market. — moved by Maryrae Holman“maryrae made a motion to allocate $200 towards advertising for the agricultural fair and farmers' market. kathy seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 4 2025 | Maintain the current officer positions: Chair Jen Duffy, Vice-Chair Maryrae, and Clerk Jackie. — moved by Ryan“ryan made a motion to maintain the current positions within the agcomm of chair as jen duffy, vice chari as maryrae, and clerk as jackie. kathy seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 4 2025 | Approve the Lunenburg Farmers' Market vendor Peace Farm. — moved by Maryrae“maryrae makes a motion to approve the following vendors: peace farm. kathy seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 9 2025 | Approve the vendors In the Meadow Farm, Worm Empire, and The Garden Party for the Farmers' Market, and contact Crochet Critters for more information on their product with pictures. — moved by Kathy“kathy makes a motion to approve the following vendors: in the meadow farm, worm empire, and the garden party;” | passed unanimously (Kathy, Maryrae, Jen) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 9 2025 | Approve the Agricultural Commission's recommendation regarding 222 West Towsend Rd. (ROFR property), which found no meaningful value for agricultural use. — moved by Ryan Stober“ryan made a motion to approve the agricultural commission's recommendation regarding 222 west towsend rd. kathy seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 9 2025 | Approve all vendors listed for the Lunenburg Farmers' Market (It's a Flocking Farm, Nina's Jewelry, Wildflower Bakery, Pony Shack Cider). — moved by Kathy Dugan“kathy makes a motion to approve all vendors above. ryan seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 19 2025 | Approve the vendors Tifsim Farm and Real Soap LLC for the Lunenburg Farmers' Market. — moved by Ryan“ryan makes a motion to approve both vendors. jackie seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 14 2025 | Approve the Lunenburg Agricultural Commission 2025 goals (seven goals, listed in the minutes). — moved by Jackie“jackie makes a motion to approve the lunenburg agricultural commission 2025 goals as follows:” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 14 2025 | Approve vendors Wicked Cool Projects, Mass Mammals, and Cortland Designs for the Lunenburg Farmers' Market. — moved by Kathy“kathy makes a motion to approve wicked cool projects, mass mammals, and cortland designs. jackie seconded.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 14 2025 | Approve spending not to exceed $300 on new farmers' market signage, including 6 yard signs and one 2.5x6 ft vinyl banner. — moved by Kathy“kathy makes a motion to approve spending not to exceed $300 on new signage for the farmers' market including 6 yard signs and 1 2.5x6 ft vinyl banner. ryan seconded.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 24 2025 | Approve a letter in support of Lunenburg participating in the MVP Grant. — moved by Ryan“ryan made a motion to approve the letter in support of lunenburg participating in the mvp grant.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 24 2025 | Approve Whitmarz Farm and Snowplace Farm as Farmers' Market vendors, and conditionally approve Wildflower Bakery and Maggie's Munchies upon providing a Farmers' Market Permit from the NABOH. — moved by Maryrae“maryrae makes a motion to approve whitmarz farm and snowplace farm.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 24 2025 | Approve the soils of local importance document. — moved by Ryan“ryan made a motion to approve the document. kathy seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed (unanimously approved; no count printed) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 24 2025 | State the Agricultural Commission's recommendation that the town of Lunenburg preserve the property at 100 Townsend Harbor Road, citing the reasons stated. — moved by Jackie“jackie made a motion to state the recommendation of the agricultural commission is for the town of lunenburg to preserve the property at 100 townsend harbor road” | passed (unanimously approved; no count printed) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 24 2025 | Approve all Farmers' Market vendor applications except Fragments Fine Art, which is not within the distance required. — moved by Kathy“kathy makes a motion to approve all vendors aside from fragments fine art for the farmers' market.” | passed (unanimously approved; no count printed) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 27 2025 | Approve the 2025 Lunenburg Community Farmers' Market Application. — moved by Ryan“ryan made a motion to approve the 2025 lunenburg community farmers' market application.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 27 2025 | Donate proceeds from the 2024 Agricultural Fair: $75 to Middlesex Night Riders 4H Club and $75 to Good Shepard 4H Club. — moved by Jackie“jackie made a motion to donate proceeds from the 2024 agricultural fair as follows:” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Oct 21 2024 | Recommend Ryan Stober for a full member position on the Agricultural Commission. — moved by Jackie Chabot“jackie made a motion to recommend ryan stober for a full member position on the agricultural commission. kathy seconded.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 16 2024 | Approve a revised purchase of 1 banner and 6 yard signs for the Lunenburg Agricultural Fair for up to $250. — moved by Maryrae Holman“maryrae made a motion to approve revised purchase of 1 banner and 6 yard signs for the lunenburg agricultural fair for up to $250.” | passed (unanimous) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 16 2024 | Recommend Kathy Dugan for a full member position on the Agricultural Commission. — moved by Jackie Chabot“jackie made a motion to recommend kathy dugan for a full member position on the agricultural commission.” | passed (unanimous) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 3 2024 | Approve the application and rules and regulations for the 2024 Lunenburg Agricultural Fair. — moved by Maryrae Holman“maryrae made a motion to approve the application and rules and regulations for the 2024 lunenburg agricultural fair. jackie seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 3 2024 | Approve purchase of 1 banner and 6 yard signs for the Lunenburg Agricultural Fair for up to $200. — moved by Maryrae Holman“maryrae made a motion to approve purchase of 1 banner and 6 yard signs for the lunenburg agricultural fair for up to $200.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 3 2024 | Approve a vendor fee of $10, waived for all town entities and for non-profit and/or promotion-only agricultural related booths. — moved by Jackie Chabot“jackie made a motion to approve the vendor fee of $10 and that the vendor fee is waived for all town entities” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 26 2024 | Approve advertisement in the Lunenburg Ledger for Sept 6th seeking agricultural community participation for the Lunenburg Agricultural Fair 2024. — moved by Jennifer Duffy“jennifer made a motion to approve advertisement in lunenburg ledger for sept 6th to look for agricultural” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 19 2024 | Hold the 1st Lunenburg Agricultural Fair on October 5th, 2024. — moved by Jennifer Duffy“jennifer made the motion to hold 1st lunenburg agricultural fair on october 5th, 2024. jackie seconds the motion. jennifer is in favor. jackie is in favor. maryrae is in favor. motion passes.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 17 2024 | Approve the letter as presented for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach to be sent out. — moved by Maryrae“maryrae makes a motion to approve letter as presented for lunenburg farming community outreach to send out. jackie seconded.” | passed (unanimously approved) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 3 2024 | Nominate Jen (Jennifer Duffy) as chair. — moved by Maryrae“maryrae made a motion to nominate jen as chair. jackie seconded. commission unanimously approved” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 3 2024 | Nominate Maryrae as vice chair. — moved by Jen“jen made a motion to nominate maryrae as vice chair. jackie seconded. commission unanimously approved” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 3 2024 | Nominate Jackie as clerk. — moved by Jen“jen made a motion to nominate jackie as clerk. maryrae seconded. commission unanimously approved” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 3 2024 | Approve the content of the farmer outreach letter, to formalize it and distribute it to the Lunenburg farming community. — moved by Jen“jen made a motion to approve the letter content to formalize and distribute to lunenburg farming community. maryrae seconded. commission unanimously approved” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 18 2024 | Move the next meeting to February 15th, 7:00pm. — moved by Jackie“jackie made a motion to move the next meeting to february 15th 7:00pm jen seconded commission unanimously approved” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 14 2023 | Submit a warrant article, in conjunction with the Planning Board, regarding references to farm size in the bylaws as drafted by town council. — moved by Jackie“jackie made a motion to submit a warrant article in conjunction with planning board regarding references to farm size in the bylaws as drafted by town council.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 14 2023 | Schedule a joint meeting with the Planning Board for the public hearing on the warrant article. — moved by Jen“jen motion to schedule a joint meeting with the planning board for the public hearing on the warrant article” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 17 2023 | Approve a $50 stipend for minimum 2 hours of music per week at the Lunenburg Farmers' Market for the duration of the 2023 market. — moved by Jen“jen made a motion to approve a $50 stipend for minimum 2 hours of music per week at the lunenburg farmers' market for the duration of the 2023” | passed (unanimously approved; no count recorded) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Aug 17 2023 | Authorize town council to draft a warrant article to update the zoning bylaws on farm size to align with state law. — moved by Maryrae“motion made by maryrae to authorize town council to draft a warrant article to update the bylaws to align with state law. jorge seconded, commission unanimously approved.” | passed (unanimously approved; no count recorded) | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2023 | Approve reviewed vendor applications for Farmers' Market — moved by Jackie“jackie made a motion to approve reviewed vendor applications for farmers' market; jorge seconded, commission unanimously approved” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 15 2023 | Approve proposal to donate $3 per bag sold to Lunenburg 4H ($0.95 from profit and $2.05 from AgComm funds) — moved by Jen“jen made a motion to approve proposal, jorge seconded. unanimously approved.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 1 2023 | approve reviewed vendor applications for Farmers' Market — moved by Maryrae“maryrae made a motion to approve reviewed vendor applications for farmers' market; jackie seconded, commission unanimously approved.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 11 2023 | Approve reviewed vendor applications for Farmers' Market — moved by Maryrae Holman“maryrae made a motion to approve reviewed vendor applications for farmers' market; jackie seconded, commission unanimously approved.” | unanimously approved | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 11 2023 | Approve running an advertisement in the Lunenburg Ledger for two weeks prior to market start — moved by Jennifer Duffy“jen made a motion to approve running an advertisement in the lunenburg ledger for two weeks prior to the start of the market. maryrae seconded. commission ===page 2=== unanimou” | unanimously approved | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 13 2023 | approve reviewed vendor applications for Farmers' Market — moved by Maryrae“maryrae made a motion to approve reviewed vendor applications for farmers' market; jackie seconded, ===page 2=== commission unanimou” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 22 2023 | nominate Jackie Chabot to the position of full member — moved by Maryrae“maryrae nominates jackie chabot to the position of full member vacancy; seconded by jen. commission unanimously approved.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 22 2023 | nominate Ashley York to the position of alternate member — moved by Maryrae“maryrae nominates ashley york to the position of alternate member vacancy; seconded by jorge. commission unanimously approved.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 22 2023 | purchase 100 bags for the Farmers' Market — moved by Maryrae“maryrae makes a motion to purchase 100 bags for the farmers' market. jorge seconded. commission unanimously approved.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 16 2023 | to approve the 2023 agricultural commission goals — moved by Jen“jen made a motion to approve the agricultural commission goals presented on jan 19, 2023 maryrae seconded commission unanimously approved” | unanimously approved | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jan 19 2023 | Ask Select Board if TCP is an available space for the Farmers' Market this year — moved by Jen“jen made motion to ask select board if tcp is an available space for the farmers' market this year; seconded maryrae. commission unanimously approved” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 18 2021 | Approve the 2021 vendor application revisions“all in favor of the 2021 application revisions by roll call, all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 17 2020 | approve the letter to town officials regarding farm complaints — moved by R. Stober“r. stober moved to approve the letter, j. marzuca 2nd. roll call, all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 20 2020 | accept the 2020 LCFM rules and regulations — moved by G. Burns“g. burns moved we accept the 2020 lcfm rules and regs. g. burns 2 nd , all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 20 2020 | recommend Maryrae Holman for appointment as a member — moved by R. Stober“r. stober moved that maryrae holman be recommended for appointment as a member. g. burns 2 nd , all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Feb 20 2020 | recommend Kira McClellan for appointment as alternate — moved by G. Burns“g. burns moved that kira mcclellan be recommended for appointment as alternate. j. marzuca 2 nd , all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Sep 19 2019 | Reimburse $725 to LCFM managers for expenses — moved by R. Stober“r. stober moved to reimburse $725, g. burns 2 nd , all aye.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 18 2019 | Investigate how to host a BBQ after the farmers market — moved by R. Stober“r. stober moved that we investigate how to host a bbq after the farmers market, j. marzuca 2nd, all aye” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 20 2019 | Allow up to $100 reimbursable expenses on the market by the managers — moved by R. Stober“r. stober moved to allow up to $100 reimbursable expenses on the market by the managers, g. burns 2nd, all aye” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 20 2019 | Gather for site prep at the Ritter Saturday 6/29/19 — moved by R. Stober“r. stober moved to gather for site prep at the ritter saturday 6/29/19, g. burns 2nd, all aye” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jun 20 2019 | Change AgCom meeting time back to 7pm — moved by R. Stober“r. stober moved that agcom meeting time be changed back to 7pm, g. burns 2nd, all aye” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 16 2019 | approve $200 for 20 new market signs — moved by R. Stober“r. stober moved to approve $200 for 20 new market signs, g. burns 2nd, all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| May 16 2019 | approve application for the farmers market grant — moved by G. Burns“g. burns moved to approve application for the grant, r. stober 2nd, all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 18 2019 | Appoint M. Fontaine and Y. Fusaro as the market management team for the Lunenburg Community Farmers Market — moved by R. Stober“r. stober moved that both be appointed the market management team, a. snow 2nd, all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Apr 18 2019 | Recommend G. Burns for appointment to Agricultural Commission — moved by A. Snow“a. snow moved to recommend g. burns for appointment to agcom, r. stober 2nd, all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 21 2019 | Pay $300 for bussing to the Boston Flower Show this year — moved by A. Snow“a. snow moved we pay $300 for bussing this year, r. stober 2nd, all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 21 2019 | Approve and include version #2 in the updated LCFM application/rules — moved by A. Snow“a. snow moved, r. stober 2nd to approve and include version #2 in the updated lcfm application/rules, all aye.” | passed | the minutes | the minutes |
| Nov 16 2017 | to express support for Article 11“a vote expressing unanimous support for article 11 was taken following discussion of the article and upcoming special town meeting.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
| Jul 20 2017 | Direct LCFM Manager to write vendor letter regarding non-compliance and market exclusion — moved by M. Dupuis“m. dupuis made a motion to have the lcfm manager write a letter to the vendor in question, citing the 2017 lfm policies, highlighting those listed above that are still delinquent, and further noting that said vendor will not be permitted to participate in the lcfm until the lfm manager has reported back to the commission that all concerns have been rectified to management requirements. a. snow seconded the motion and with no discussion on the topic, the motion passed unanimously, 3-0.” | passed 3-0 | the minutes | the minutes |
| Mar 9 2017 | Donate $300 to the cost of the bus, to be recouped at the 2017 Ag Com sponsored town band concert — moved by D. MacMillan“d. macmillan made a motion to donate $300 to the cost of the bus, to be recouped at the 2017 ag com sponsored town band concert. a. snow seconded and the motion passed unanimously.” | passed unanimously | the minutes | the minutes |
The town’s minutes are the record: a vote from them carries the minutes’ own words, checked verbatim. A vote from the recording only was written by a language model from machine captions — a motion as heard, and “not audible” a finding about the recording — and links to the second in the video. Both records are read as they arrive and joined here, whichever came first.
Budget schedule
Measured from this board’s own posted agendas over the last 4 budget cycles (July to June): the dates each subject appeared. The “expect” column is the typical first and last date across those cycles — a scheduled subject, not a decision.
| subject | expect | FY21 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Meeting | Jun 17 → May 16 | Jun 18, Jun 20, Aug 16, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, Apr 18, May 16 | Jun 17, Jul 15, Jul 16, Aug 27, Sep 17, Oct 15, Nov 18, Nov 19, Dec 16, Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 17, Feb 18, Mar 17, Mar 18, Apr 15, Apr 21, May 19, May 20 | Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 5, Aug 18, Sep 15, Oct 20, Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 22, Apr 13 | — |
| warrant articles | Sep 14 → Dec 21 | — | — | — | Sep 14, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 14, Dec 21 |
A cycle is named for the fiscal year it builds: FY25 is the budget being built now. Read off the agenda text with a word search, so a subject named differently on an agenda is missed and one mentioned in passing is counted.
As of 2026-10-10.