# agricultural-commission — 15 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 : 2021-01-21-agenda-494.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-01-21 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-01-21-agenda-494.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01212021-494 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday January 21, 2021 The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are currently closed to the public. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting may be broadcast live through local access cable, on Facebook Live on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87421715166 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475- 4499 and enter Meeting ID: 874 2171 5166 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Review/Approve Minutes: August 27, 2020 September 17, 2020 October 15, 2020 4. New Business: - Economic Development Comm. revised charge -update - Public Market – update - Review & approve flyer to advertise and promote the Agricultural Commission - Discuss potential social media for AgCom 5. Ongoing items: - Community gardens - Farm inspections - Hats, t-shirts, bags, marketing for AgCom & market - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting article - AgCom holding land -BOS - Map of Lunenburg Farms 6. Public Comment/Open Discussion 7. Set Next Meeting Date 8. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-01-21-minutes-494.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-01-21 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-01-21-minutes-494.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212021-494 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION January 21, 2021 Zoom Meeting Present: M. Allison, M. Holman, K. McClellan Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Public Comment/Open Discussion: none. -Economic Development Comm. Appointment update: M. Allison stated that planning board had officially changed the requirement of being a business owner for the AgCom appointment. M. Holman expressed interest in being appointed and will reach out to the other members. -Public market update: M. Allison corrected himself. MGL chapter 40 section 10 requires 5% of the registered voters signatures. The Town Clerk said there are just over 8,000 registered, which would require over 450 signatures. -Draft flyer discussion: M. Holman suggested enlisting professional services, and also found 3 other towns that had done something similar as examples. M. Holman will invite a graphic artist to an upcoming meeting for further discussion. Public Comment/Open Discussion: M. Allison stated that the Lunenburg Ledger had run front page stories on Lanni Orchards and Highland Farm in the past 2 months. Next meeting set for February 18, 2021. M. Holman moved to adjourn, K. McClellan 2nd. Roll call, all aye. Adjourned at 7:28pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-02-18-agenda-495.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-02-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-02-18-agenda-495.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02182021-495 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday February 18, 2021 The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are currently closed to the public. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting may be broadcast live through local access cable, on Facebook Live on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89071562312 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475- 4499 and enter Meeting ID: 890 7156 2312 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Review/Approve Minutes: August 27, 2020 September 17, 2020 October 15, 2020 4. New Business: - Discuss recent court finding: dog breeding is agriculture - Economic Development Comm. revised charge -update - Public Market – update - Review & approve flyer to advertise and promote the Agricultural Commission - Discuss potential social media for AgCom 5. Ongoing items: - Community gardens - Farm inspections - Hats, t-shirts, bags, marketing for AgCom & market - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting article - AgCom holding land -BOS - Map of Lunenburg Farms 6. Public Comment/Open Discussion 7. Set Next Meeting Date 8. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-02-18-minutes-495.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-02-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-02-18-minutes-495.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02182021-495 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION February 18, 2021 Zoom Meeting Present: M. Allison, R. Stober, G. Burns, M. Holman, K. McClellan, S. Schofield Chair called the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Public Comment/Open Discussion: M. Holman has invited a graphic designer to join the discussion on a flyer. -Recent court finding, dog breeding is agriculture discussion. K. McClellan stated some friends in Ashby who breed dogs have won a case against the town. The finding was based on them breeding domestic animals for profit. -Economic Development Comm. Appointment update: M. Allison repeated that planning board had officially changed the requirement of being a business owner for the AgCom appointment. This discussion was tabled to welcome a guest speaker. -Draft flyer discussion: Chris Caswell, a graphic designer, offered help on the flyer. Brainstorming and discussion ensued. -Returning to the EDC appointment, M. Holman expressed interest in being recommended for appointment. R. Stober moved the recommendation, G. Burns 2nd. Roll call, all aye. -Public market update: M. Allison corrected himself again. MGL chapter 40 section 10 requires 5% of the registered voters signatures. The Town Clerk said there are just over 8,000 registered, which would require over 450 signatures. Further discussion included questions about funding, management and oversight of such a market. M. Allison mentioned the bond bill with $350k for a community kitchen. Locations discussed included TCP, old primary, Brooks House, Teen center, and old Stone Farm. Public Comment/Open Discussion: M. Allison stated that the farmers market season is fast approaching and we need to confirm and organize with the management team. Next meeting set for March 18, 2021. R. Stober moved to adjourn, M. Holman 2nd. Roll call, all aye. Adjourned at 8:13pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-03-18-agenda-496.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-03-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-03-18-agenda-496.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182021-496 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday March 18, 2021 The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are currently closed to the public. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting may be broadcast live through local access cable, on Facebook Live on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/ ) and will be able to be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88044431321 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475- 4499 and enter Meeting ID: 880 4443 1321 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Review/Approve Minutes: September 17, 2020 October 15, 2020 January 21, 2021 February 18, 2021 4. New Business: - Update Vendor Application for 2021 season - Review & approve flyer to advertise and promote the Agricultural Commission - Discuss potential social media for AgCom 5. Ongoing items: - Community gardens - Farm inspections - Hats, t-shirts, bags, marketing for AgCom & mark et - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting arti cle - AgCom holding land -BOS - Map of Lunenburg Farms 6. Public Comment/Open Discussion 7. Set Next Meeting Date 8. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-03-18-minutes-496.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-03-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-03-18-minutes-496.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182021-496 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION March 18, 2021 Zoom Meeting Present: M. Allison, J. Marzuca, G. Burns, M. Holman, K. McClellan, S. Schofield, Y. Fusaro, M. Fontaine Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03pm. Public Comment/Open Discussion: G. Burns updated us on Cherry Hill Farm. S. Schofield inquired about the letter about farm complaints. M. Allison replied he had still not sent the letter. -Update vendor application for 2021 season: Managers M. Fontaine and Y. Fusaro ran through the suggested changes that included starting a week later, ending markets ½ hour earlier, and fee reduction. Entertainment will be sought, but no compensation provided. All in favor of the 2021 application revisions by roll call, all aye. Public Comment/Open Discussion: M. Allison stated that the farmers market season is fast approaching and we need to confirm and organize with the management team. Next meeting set for April 15, 2021. J. Marzuca moved to adjourn, G. Burns 2nd. Roll call, all aye. Adjourned at 7:32pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-04-15-agenda-497.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-04-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-04-15-agenda-497.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152021-497 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday April 15, 2021 The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are currently closed to the public. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting may be broadcast live through local access cable, on Facebook Live on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/ ) and will be able to be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82460819391 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475- 4499 and enter Meeting ID: 824 6081 9391 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes: 5. New Business: - Jorge Marzuca, term expires - Review & approve flyer to advertise and promote the Agricultural Commission - Discuss potential social media for AgCom 6. Ongoing items: - Community gardens - Farm inspections - Hats, t-shirts, bags, marketing for AgCom & mark et - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting arti cle - AgCom holding land -BOS - Map of Lunenburg Farms 7. Public Comment/Open Discussion 8. Set Next Meeting Date 9. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-04-15-minutes-497.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-04-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-04-15-minutes-497.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152021-497 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION April 15, 2021 Zoom Meeting Present: M. Allison, R. Stober, G. Burns, M. Holman, K. McClellan, S. Schofield Chair called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. General discussion: M. Holman began by asking about a previously discussed property marketed as a horse farm. S. Schofield responded the realty ad had been changed. M. Allison mentioned a new item ‘farm complaints’ has been added to our agenda. A second farm issue was mentioned about someone with horses and a question about manure management was raised and discussed. S. Schofield mentioned a resident on Hickory Hills asked about raising chickens, while the landowners association has a clause against owning livestock. M. Allison responded no, the right to farm does not trump the land owners association. M. Allison also mentioned the APR for Peirce Tree Farm which lead to a discussion on APR properties in town and expansion/extension of infrastructure. -J. Marzuca expressed interest in being reappointed, and all the members agreed that we would like him to continue. -Flyer: M. Holman gave an update on the status of the flyer for AgCom. More farms have been confirmed who want to be listed, others have yet to respond. Further discussion on format was had. - M. Holman questioned an item in our ongoing business and a review of the ‘bylaw reference to farm size’ was had. Next meeting set for May 20, 2021. R. Stober moved to adjourn, J. Marzuca 2nd. Rollcall, all aye. Adjourned at 7:57pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Greg Burns, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-05-20-agenda-498.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-05-20 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-05-20-agenda-498.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202021-498 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday May 20, 2021 The Town of Lunenburg, in response to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) is currently following the guidance from the Lunenburg Board of Health, Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC regarding the virus and steps communities can take to prevent the spread and all town facilities are currently closed to the public. In accordance with the Governor’s Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G. L. c. 30A, § 20, all public meetings are being conducted remotely. This meeting may be broadcast live through local access cable, on Facebook Live on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/ ) and will be able to be found on the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88503378720 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Meeting ID: 885 0337 8720 If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes 5. Farmers market update 6. New Business: - Reorganization - New law regarding BOH new regulations affecting agriculture - Review & approve flyer to advertise and promote the Agricultural Commission 7. Ongoing items: - Discuss potential social media for AgCom - Community gardens - Farm inspections - Hats, t-shirts, bags, marketing for AgCom & mark et - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting arti cle - AgCom holding land -BOS - Map of Lunenburg Farms 8. Public Comment/Open Discussion 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-05-20-minutes-498.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-05-20 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-05-20-minutes-498.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05202021-498 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION May 20, 2021 Zoom Meeting Present: M. Allison, R. Stober, G. Burns, J. Marzuca, M. Holman, K. McClellan Chair called the meeting to order at 7:03pm. General discussion: M. Allison stated that he had finally sent the letter on farm complaints out. Discussion was had about existing regulations affecting farms and farming in Lunenburg. Our agendas now have general topics specific to farm complaints and Farmers Market Updates. M. Holman read the Market Update. Reorganization was tabled as appointments had not been made by the Select Board. A new MGL was discussed that requires BOH to discuss any new regulations affecting agriculture with the AgCom. M. Holman gave a detailed presentation on her progress with the flyer to advertise farming in Lunenburg. J. Marzuca asked about setting up a composting program. Next meeting set for June 17, 2021. R. Stober moved to adjourn, M. Holman 2nd. Rollcall, all aye. Adjourned at 8:05pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Greg Burns, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-06-17-agenda-499.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-06-17 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-06-17-agenda-499.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172021-499 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday June 17, 2021 Ritter Memorial Building, lower level 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes 5. Farmers market update 6. New Business: - Reorganization - Review & approve flyer to advertise and promote the Agricultural Commission - Discuss expanding to 7 members with 2 alternates - Discussion on existing regulations for farms and farming in Lunenburg 7. Ongoing items: - Discuss potential social media for AgCom - Community gardens - Farm inspections - Hats, t-shirts, bags, marketing for AgCom & mark et - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting arti cle - AgCom holding land -BOS - Map of Lunenburg Farms 8. Public Comment/Open Discussion 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ===PAGE 2=== September 17, 2020 October 15, 2020 January 21, 2021 February 18, 2021 March April ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-07-15-agenda-500.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-07-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-07-15-agenda-500.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152021-500 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday July 15, 2021 Ritter Memorial Building, lower level (outside on picnic tables, weather permitting) 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes 5. Farmers market update 6. New Business: - Reorganization - Review & approve flyer to advertise and promote the Agricultural Commission - Discuss expanding to 7 members with 2 alternates - Discussion on existing regulations for farms and farming in Lunenburg 7. Ongoing items: - Discuss potential social media for AgCom - Community gardens - Farm inspections - Hats, t-shirts, bags, marketing for AgCom & market - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting article - AgCom holding land -BOS - Map of Lunenburg Farms 8. Public Comment/Open Discussion 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-11-18-agenda-501.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-11-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-11-18-agenda-501.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11182021-501 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday November 18, 2021 Ritter Memorial Building, lower level 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes 5. Farmers market update 6. New Business: - Reorganization - Review & approve flyer to advertise and promote the Agricultural Commission - Discuss expanding to 7 members with 2 alternates - Discussion on existing regulations for farms and farming in Lunenburg 7. Ongoing items: - Discuss potential social media for AgCom - Community gardens - Farm inspections - Hats, t-shirts, bags, marketing for AgCom & market - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting article - AgCom holding land -BOS - Map of Lunenburg Farms 8. Public Comment/Open Discussion 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-11-18-minutes-501.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-11-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-11-18-minutes-501.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11182021-501 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION November 18, 2021 Present: M. Allison, R. Stober, M. Holman, K. McClellan Chair called the meeting to order at 7:13pm. General discussion: Included local farms and farmers, fall festivals, the Grand opening of Low Places Ranch, a BBQ at Meadow Brook Orchard, and other activities at Davis Farm. Reorganization was tabled again due to lack of membership present. No other new business was decided upon. Next meeting set for December 16, 2021. R. Stober moved to adjourn, M. Holman 2nd. Rollcall, all aye. Adjourned at 8:29pm. Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Greg Burns, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2021-12-16-agenda-502.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2021-12-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2021-12-16-agenda-502.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12162021-502 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday December 16, 2021 Ritter Memorial Building, lower level 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes 5. Farmers market update 6. New Business: - Reorganization - Review & approve flyer to advertise and promote the Agricultural Commission - Discuss expanding to 7 members with 2 alternates - Discussion on existing regulations for farms and farming in Lunenburg 7. Ongoing items: - Discuss potential social media for AgCom - Community gardens - Farm inspections - Hats, t-shirts, bags, marketing for AgCom & market - Bylaw references to farm size –Town meeting article - AgCom holding land -BOS - Map of Lunenburg Farms 8. Public Comment/Open Discussion 9. Set Next Meeting Date 10. Adjourn Matthew Allison, Chair Ryan Stober, Vice-Chair Jorge Marzuca, Clerk Greg Burns, Member Maryrae Holman, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Stephanie Schofield, Alternate Farmers Market Managers: Yanina Fusaro Mike Fontaine AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135