# agricultural-commission — 18 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-01-17-agenda-509.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-01-17 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-01-17-agenda-509.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01172019-509 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Agricultural Committee Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-02-21-agenda-514.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-02-21 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-02-21-agenda-514.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02212019-514 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Agricultural Committee Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-03-21-agenda-515.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-03-21 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-03-21-agenda-515.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03212019-515 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-03-21-minutes-515.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-03-21 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-03-21-minutes-515.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03212019-515 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:30 PM Thursday March 21, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Present: M. Allison, A. Snow, R. Stober, J. Marzuca Guests: D. Guerin, Director of the Science Department at LHS Chair called the meeting to order at 7:32pm. R. Stober moved to accept the minutes of December 20, 2018, A. Snow 2nd, J. Marzuca abstained, all aye. D. Guerin gave a description of what she does at the school, specifically in the greenhouse. AgCom had paid $300 two years ago for the cost of bussing students to the Boston Flower Show. A. Snow moved we pay $300 for bussing this year, R. Stober 2nd, all aye. We shared past discussions by the commission about the new greenhouse. S. Harp was not present and there was no web page presentation. M. Allison began LCFM discussion by stating he received an email from H. Bowen today informing of her resignation as market manager, effective immediately. A. Snow stated that Acton has a producer only market and distributed 2 versions of suggested addition to the LCFM rules about resale of goods and farm visits. The members agreed to include the version allowing up to 25% resale and required farm visits. A. Snow moved, R. Stober 2nd to approve and include version #2 in the updated LCFM application/rules, all aye. A. Snow announced that Harvard will not be holding a farmers market this year. He also reported on discussions with Lunenburg DPW and MDOT about placement of a banner over 2A. It is permissible following certain criteria. Discussion followed about reaching out to other Town groups to gauge interest and financial support for such undertaking. A. Snow also mentioned a discussion with DPW and their approval to place market signs at existing ‘Right To Farm’ (RTF) signs entering Lunenburg. M. Allison announced the next meeting of the Grange is April 5, 2019 where we will be receiving our new charter. He also reported on the determination by Town Manager and Counsel that the bag ban will not apply to the LCFM as long as it operated outside. A. Snow moved to adjourn, R. Stober second, adjourned at 9:23pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Arthur Snow, Vice-Chair Ryan Stober, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member -VACANCY-, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-04-18-agenda-483.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-04-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-04-18-agenda-483.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04182019-483 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:30 PM Thursday April 18, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Review/Approve Minutes: January 17, 2019 February 21, 2019 March 21, 2019 4. General Discussion 5. New Business: - LHS student Community Service Learning Project, discussion - Economic Development Committee, select representative, discussion - Land Acquisition Committee, discussion - New member(s) discussion and recommendation - LCFM Management reorganization, discussion and recommendation - LCFM Market rules and regulations, discussion and recommendation - Plastic bag alternatives, discussion and recommendation - Special Event permitting, discussion - Public Market –Town meeting article, update - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting article, update 6. Old Business: 7. Ongoing items: - McMillan/Cherry Hill Farm assistance and/or support - AgCom holding land - Map of Lunenburg Farms 8. Public Comment/Open Discussion 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Arthur Snow, Vice-Chair Ryan Stober, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member -VACANCY-, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-04-18-agenda-486.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-04-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-04-18-agenda-486.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04182019-486 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:30 PM Thursday April 18, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Review/Approve Minutes: January 17, 2019 February 21, 2019 March 21, 2019 4. General Discussion 5. New Business: - LHS student Community Service Learning Project, discussion - Economic Development Committee, select representative, discussion - Land Acquisition Committee, discussion - New member(s) discussion and recommendation - LCFM Management reorganization, discussion and recommendation - LCFM Market rules and regulations, discussion and recommendation - Plastic bag alternatives, discussion and recommendation - Special Event permitting, discussion - Public Market –Town meeting article, update - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting article, update 6. Old Business: 7. Ongoing items: - McMillan/Cherry Hill Farm assistance and/or support - AgCom holding land - Map of Lunenburg Farms 8. Public Comment/Open Discussion 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Arthur Snow, Vice-Chair Ryan Stober, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member -VACANCY-, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-04-18-minutes-483.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-04-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-04-18-minutes-483.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04182019-483 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:30 PM Thursday April 18, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Present: M. Allison, A. Snow, R. Stober, J. Marzuca Guests: M. Fontaine, Y. Fusaro, G. Burns Chair called the meeting to order at 7:31pm. A. Snow moved to accept the minutes of Jan 17, 2019 R. Stober 2nd, J. Marzuca abstained, all aye. A. Snow moved to accept the minutes of Feb 21, 2019 R. Stober 2nd, all aye. A. Snow moved to accept the minutes of March 21, 2019 R. Stober 2nd, all aye LHS student did not attend to discuss their project. Economic Development Committee discussion included mention that it had been initiated, created and then unanimously tabled by the BOS. Description by the Town Manager and Land Use Director sounded like it would be a positive thing for farms and agriculture in Lunenburg. Land Acquisition Committee discussion included description of the focus parcels. M. Fontaine and Y. Fusaro were in attendance for LCFM(Lunenburg Community Farmers Market) management discussion. Both are educators and business owners, they have worked well together in the past and are each interested in being manager of the farmers market. R. Stober moved that both be appointed the market management team, A. Snow 2nd, all aye. G. Burns expressed interest in becoming member to the AgCom. He is 5th generation farmer in Lunenburg, is a blacksmith, owns his own business. A. Snow moved to recommend G. Burns for appointment to AgCom, R. Stober 2nd, all aye. R. Stober volunteered to retrieve 2018 market signs, credentials for the market facebook page, and key to the Ritter from the previous market manager. LCFM discussion ensued that consumed the rest of the meeting. All other items were tabled to the next meeting. R. Stober moved to adjourn, A. Snow second, adjourned at 9:41pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Arthur Snow, Vice-Chair Ryan Stober, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member -VACANCY-, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-05-16-agenda-484.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-05-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-05-16-agenda-484.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05162019-484 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:30 PM Thursday May 16, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Review/Approve Minutes: April 18, 2019 4. General Discussion 5. New Business: - Welcome new member - Appointment: - Lanni Orchards APR, infrastructure request and farm development - Lunenburg Community Farmers Market, LCFM update - Farmers Market grant application - Plastic bag alternatives, discussion and recommendation - Increasing membership to 7 members, discussion and recommendation - Banners on Town roads, discussion and recommendation - Grange update, events, support, AgCom involvement - Economic Development, discussion and recommendation - Meeting time, additional meetings, discussion and recommendation 6. Old Business: - Special Event permitting, discussion - Public Market –Town meeting article - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting article 7. Ongoing items: - McMillan/Cherry Hill Farm assistance and/or support - AgCom holding land - Map of Lunenburg Farms 8. Public Comment/Open Discussion 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Arthur Snow, Vice-Chair Ryan Stober, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Greg Burns, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mick Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-05-16-minutes-484.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-05-16 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-05-16-minutes-484.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05162019-484 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION May 16, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Present: M. Allison, A. Snow, R. Stober, G. Burns Guests: M. Fontaine, Y. Fusaro, J. Chabot, W. Newcomb Chair called the meeting to order at 7:31pm. Jerry Lanni of Lanni Orchards was not able to attend, but did submit a letter, which was read to the commission. LCFM update was over 10 vendors were signed up, with over 30 no or no response. M. Fontaine presented new market sign design, the group liked it. R. Stober moved to approve $200 for 20 new market signs, G. Burns 2nd, all aye. Mike also reported finding a grant for up to $1,000 for farmers markets. G. Burns moved to approve application for the grant, R. Stober 2nd, all aye. Y. Fusaro reported that the scale we had was “not for trade” and another will be needed and certified for Cherry Hill to sell meat. Discussion of raffle basket, tickets given for purchases at vendor booths. Managers to draft letter to vendors and rules for next meeting. Remaining agenda items tabled to next meeting. R. Stober moved to adjourn, A. Snow second, adjourned at 9:38pm. Letter from Jerry Lanni: From a Lanni Orchards stand point: We are in the process of APR that should finish up in the next couple of months. Much like other wholesale commodity agriculture, wholesale apples is no longer a sustainable venture. We are planning on being 100% retail going forward-Pick Your Own, CSAs, Retail Farm stand, Farmers Markets, and Ag Entertainment. In order to be competitive in this market with farms that are not in Lunenburg, we want to petition the town for public utility services on Chase Road. This will allow for our growth and expansion of what we can offer to guests visiting our farm in terms of board of health regulation restrictions. We feel this will give us equal competitive footing with other farms in Massachusetts like Davis Farm and Bolton Orchards, and Wilson Farms. Matthew Allison, Chair Arthur Snow, Vice-Chair Ryan Stober, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Greg Burns, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ===PAGE 2=== There are many possibilities for expansion-ice cream, coffee, bakery, deli, concession foods, cider making (again), farm to table dinners, commercial kitchen, winery, and many others that I’m forgetting at the moment. I’m not saying these are all definite things we are going to do, I’m saying that these would be possible with public utilities. I have the support from the Sewer Commission, the Water Commission and from Senator Tran. They all believe it would be good for the town. From a Town of Lunenburg/Other Lunenburg Farms and Businesses standpoint: The Town of Lunenburg, and thus all of the businesses and farms in town are missing out on a huge market in the way of the Travel and Tourism industry in Massachusetts. We have been involved with Visit North Central Massachusetts (formally the Johnny Appleseed Trail Association) for the last few years. We attend their annual Travel and Tourism Breakfast every year. A representative from MOTT has spoken every year we have gone and has great actual figures on the travel and tourism industry in Massachusetts. It’s a 23 Billion dollar industry. He also had figures for tax revenue that that resulted in for the state as a whole and for some of the cities and towns individually. He had figures for Fitchburg and Gardner this year for local tax revenue generated by travelers from 2017. Fitchburg 2017-$935,444.39 in tax revenue from travel and tourism Gardener 2017-$240,228.05 in tax revenue from travel and tourism One of the major draws that Massachusetts has in the travel and tourism sector is Agriculture. Lunenburg is blessed to have a tons of great farms that tourists would love to come and visit and spend their money at. Not only would the farms benefit but the small shops, gas stations, restaurants, and everything else this town has to offer. This would all translate into tax revenue for Lunenburg. We need to encourage our Lunenburg representatives to get involved in the Travel and Tourism industry. No town officials from Lunenburg attend this tourism breakfast that was host by Visit North Central Mass. On the contrary the Mayors of Fitchburg, Leominster, and Gardner were in attendance and countless representatives from other surrounding towns, pepperel, Groton, Harvard, Sterling,….and many others. Lanni Orchards want to become a larger family oriented tourist destination in the state. We feel that if we can get public utilities and become a destination for travelers it will benefit the entire Town of Lunenburg. We want to encourage people to take advantage of all the town has to offer and ALL of the farms in our town. Sincerely, Jerry Lanni Lanni Orchards ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-06-20-agenda-485.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-06-20 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-06-20-agenda-485.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06202019-485 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:30 PM Thursday June 20, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Review/Approve Minutes: April 18, 2019 May 16, 2019 4. General Discussion 5. New Business: - Re-organization - Lanni Orchard request for infrastructure, update - Lunenburg Community Farmers Market, LCFM update - Lunenburg Country Fair, discussion - Grange update, events, support, AgCom involvement - Economic Development, discussion and recommendation - Meeting time, additional meetings, discussion and recommendation - Set agenda for market opening meeting 6. Ongoing items: - Banners on Town roads, discussion and recommendation - Public Market –Town meeting article - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting article - AgCom holding land - Map of Lunenburg Farms 7. Public Comment/Open Discussion 8. Set Next Meeting Date 9. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Arthur Snow, Vice-Chair Ryan Stober, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Greg Burns, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mick Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-06-20-minutes-485.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-06-20 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-06-20-minutes-485.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06202019-485 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION June 20, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Present: M. Allison, R. Stober, G. Burns Guests: M. Fontaine, Y. Fusaro, S. Donahue, M. Stewart –Lunenburg Ledger Chair called the meeting to order at 7:35pm. R. Stober moved to approve minutes of April 18, G. Burns 2nd, all aye Re-organization R. Stober nominated M. Allison for chair, G. Burns 2nd, all aye G. Burns nominated R. Stober for vice chair, M. Allison 2nd, all aye R. Stober nominated G. Burns for clerk, M. Allison 2nd, all aye Jerry Lanni was again on the agenda but not present. M. Allison updated the commission on discussions at Planning Board, separately with DPW and Sewer Commission. Market update was there are now 22+ vendors expected for opening day. Vegetables, meat, eggs, bread and baked goods, cheese, honey and more will be available. Y. Fusaro proudly stated that Gove Farm actually reached out to us to vend. Scale has been certified for use at the market. Managers requested a monthly reimbursable spending limit. R. Stober moved to allow up to $100 reimbursable expenses on the market by the managers, G. Burns 2nd, all aye. S. Donahue volunteered to bring Cherry Hill hay bales to the Sunday markets. R. Stober moved to gather for site prep at the Ritter Saturday 6/29/19, G. Burns 2nd, all aye. M. Allison relayed a request from Town Manager to gauge interest in ‘dementia friendly’ training for vendors. Discussion revealed that both current market managers have previously had such. M. Allison suggested that the AgCom members receive training and offer same to vendors. R. Stober moved that AgCom meeting time be changed back to 7pm, G. Burns 2nd, all aye. R. Stober moved to adjourn, A. Snow second, adjourned at 9:00pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Arthur Snow, Vice-Chair Ryan Stober, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Greg Burns, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-07-18-agenda-510.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-07-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-07-18-agenda-510.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07182019-510 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Agricultural Committee Meeting 1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-07-18-minutes-510.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-07-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-07-18-minutes-510.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07182019-510 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION July 18, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Present: M. Allison, R. Stober, J. Marzuca, M. Fontaine Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04pm. R. Stober moved to approve minutes of May 16 and June 20, J. Marzuca 2nd, all aye General discussion began with J. Marzuca talking about the ‘New entry program’ that his family is involved with. Also discussed was creating a list of people with land willing to sharecrop, and another of people looking for more land to farm. Discussion about hosting a BBQ began with M. Allison sharing conversations with various vendors and what was available for local food. There is much interest. Suggestions included holding it at Dragonfly Café or having Bad Larries or Grange put it on. R. Stober moved that we investigate how to host a BBQ after the farmers market, J. Marzuca 2nd, all aye. M. Allison reported that Hollis Hills had lent 2 cornhole setups to the farmers market. M. Fontaine reported there are a total of 27 full season and per diem vendors at the farmers market. Everyone is happy and there have been no issues. There was a brief discussion about commissioning hats and tee-shirts to promote the farmers market and Lunenburg Agricultural Commission. Members will look into potential sources. R. Stober moved to adjourn, J. Marzuca second, adjourned at 8:18pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Greg Burns, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member -VACANCY, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-09-19-agenda-511.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-09-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-09-19-agenda-511.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09192019-511 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Agricultural Committee Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-09-19-minutes-511.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-09-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-09-19-minutes-511.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09192019-511 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION September 19, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Present: M. Allison, R. Stober, G. Burns, Y. Fusaro, M. Fontaine Chair called the meeting to order at 7:04pm. General discussion focused on R. Stober relating a Parks Commission meeting where candidates for a new Recreation Director position. Also that Matt ‘Woody’ Woodward donated use of a crane at Cherry Hill Farm. M. Allison announced the Grange pumpkin carving event on October 18 at the Eagle House. R. Stober had been contacted about a conflict regarding proximity of a rooster to the neighbors home, but neither party appeared at the meeting. Hollis Hill Farm is mostly back up and running after suffering an electrical fire in the main store/barn. LCFM update: total of 37 applications received to date, 16-22 vendors and average about 300 attendees to the market every Sunday. One vendor, Tully Farm, received the 2019 “Green Pasture Award” for Massachusetts’ dairy farm of the year. Managers submitted request for reimbursement of expenses. R. Stober moved to reimburse $725, G. Burns 2 nd , all aye. A short discussion was had about AgCom and market hats, tees, bags and other marketing. Next meeting set for October 17. R. Stober moved to adjourn, G. Burns second, adjourned at 8:28pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Greg Burns, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member -VACANCY, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-10-17-agenda-512.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-10-17 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-10-17-agenda-512.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10172019-512 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Agricultural Committee Meeting 1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-11-21-agenda-513.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-11-21 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-11-21-agenda-513.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11212019-513 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Agricultural Committee Meeting1. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2019-11-21-minutes-513.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2019-11-21 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2019-11-21-minutes-513.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212019-513 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION November 21, 2019 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Present: M. Allison, R. Stober, G. Burns Chair called the meeting to order at 7:06pm. No General discussion. R. Stober moved to approve minutes of August 15, G. Burns 2nd, all aye. M. Allison announced that the planning board had officially created the Economic Development Committee and distributed copies of the charge. All were asked to seek candidates to be recommended for appointment by the AgCom. There was a short review of the items discussed previously by AgCom for possible warrant articles. Next meeting set for December 20. R. Stober moved to adjourn, G. Burns second, adjourned at 7:35pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Greg Burns, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member -VACANCY, Member -VACANCY-, Alternate -VACANCY-, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135