# agricultural-commission — 37 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 : 2024-01-18-agenda-6361.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-01-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-01-18-agenda-6361.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01182024-6361 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday January 18, 2024 Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes 5. Farmers market update -Seasonal 6. Action items from previous meeting 7. New Business: - Discuss AgCom Activity/ies for 300th Anniversary - Discuss Farmers Market Sustainability Grant program - Discuss MDAR Mass Farmland Action Plan, 2023-2050 8. Ongoing items: - AgCom holding land - Community gardens - Farm inspections - Marketing for AgCom & market - Map of Lunenburg Farms 9. Committee reports: Economic Development, Planning, Building reuse, Open Space 10. Public Comment/Open Discussion 11. Set Next Meeting Date 12. Adjourn Commissioners: Matthew Allison, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jennifer Duffy, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Jacqueline Chabot, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Ashley York-Aronovich, Alternate ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-01-18-minutes-6361.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-01-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-01-18-minutes-6361.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01182024-6361 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Matthew Allison, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jennifer Duffy, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Jackie Chabot, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Ashley York, Alternate Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION January 18, 2024 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Ave Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Matthew Allison ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jennifer Duffy ✔ Member Jorge Marzuca Member Jackie Chabot ✔ Alternate Kira McClellan Alternate Ashley York Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 7:08 pm 2 Public Comment/Open Discussion No public comment. 3 Farm complaints No complaints 4 Review/Approve Minutes Maryrae made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: December 21, 2023 Jackie seconded Commission unanimously approved 5 Farmers market update -Seasonal Last task to get donation of $96 to the 4H Club 6 Action Items from previous meeting 7 New Business: Discuss AgCom Activity/ies for 300th Anniversary Potential to have an agriculture event/fair as part of the activity Discuss Farmers Market Sustainability Grant program No new information ===PAGE 2=== Discuss MDAR Mass Farmland Action Plan, 2023-2050 New information from this year on MDAR 8 Unfinished Business: AgCom holding land No new information Community gardens No new information Farm inspections Farm inspections are done as an emergency plan and to ensure animals are being cared for properly. Action to determine if poultry and livestock can be added to mailing with census Marketing for AgComm and Market No new information Map of Lunenburg Farms No new information 9 Committee reports: Economic Development Comm., Planning Board, Building reuse New scenic road bylaw and solar bylaw update 10 Public Comment/Open Discussion No public comment 11 Set Next Meeting Date Jackie made a motion to move the next meeting to February 15th 7:00pm Jen seconded Commission unanimously approved February 15th 7:00pm 12 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Maryrae Motion to adjourn; Jackie seconds. Commission unanimously approved 8:16pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-03-07-agenda-6420.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-03-07 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-03-07-agenda-6420.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03072024-6420 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday March 7, 2024 Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes 5. Farmers market update -Seasonal 6. Action items from previous meeting - Farm inspections. Public outreach to identify livestock, like census asks about dogs 7. New Business: - Discuss the 2024 Farmers Market season - Discuss/approve 2024 Vendor Application and market rules - Set Commission goals for 2024 8. Ongoing items: - AgCom Activity/ies for 300th Anniversary - Grant programs - MDAR Mass Farmland Action Plan, 2023-2050 - AgCom holding land - Community gardens - Marketing for AgCom & market - Map of Lunenburg Farms 9. Committee reports: Economic Development, Planning, Building reuse, Open Space 10. Public Comment/Open Discussion 11. Set Next Meeting Date 12. Adjourn Commissioners: Matthew Allison, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jennifer Duffy, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Jacqueline Chabot, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Ashley York-Aronovich, Alternate ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-03-07-minutes-6420.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-03-07 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-03-07-minutes-6420.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03072024-6420 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Matthew Allison, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jennifer Duffy, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Jackie Chabot, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Ashley York, Alternate Meeting Minutes AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION March 07, 2024 Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Ave Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Matthew Allison ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jennifer Duffy ✔ Member Jorge Marzuca (virtual) ✔ Member Jackie Chabot ✔ Alternate Kira McClellan Alternate Ashley York Public Kim Duffy ✔ Public Kate Ravenelle ✔ Public Kathy Dugan ✔ Public Jen Hurley ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 7:06 pm 2 Public Comment/Open Discussion Low Places Ranch is hosting a Poultry Seminar at the Bull Run on March 28th. Event is free to attend, RSVP to LPR Feed store in Mendon, MA had a flier for their agricultural commission describing the goals of the group Reorganization of the Agricultural Commission to be added to June agenda 3 Farm complaints No complaints ===PAGE 2=== 4 Review/Approve Minutes Maryrae made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: January 18, 2024 Jackie seconded Commission unanimously approved via roll call 5 Farmers market update -Seasonal Last task to get donation of $96 to the 4H Club- was reiterated that we needed a W-9 and tax ID number. Discussion about 2024 farmers market and meeting managers 6 Action Items from previous meeting Farm inspections. Public outreach to identify livestock, like census asks about dogs 7 New Business: Discuss the 2024 Farmers Market season Discuss/approve 2024 Vendor Application and market rules Set Commission goals for 2024 8 Unfinished Business: AgCom Activity/ies for 300th Anniversary Grant programs MDAR Mass Farmland Action Plan, 2023- 2050 AgCom holding land Community gardens Marketing for AgComm and Market Map of Lunenburg Farms 9 Committee reports: Economic Development Comm., Planning Board, Building reuse, Open Space 10 Public Comment/Open Discussion 11 Set Next Meeting Date 12 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Approximately 9pm, agricultural commission meeting lost a quorum and therefore the meeting was considered adjourned. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-03-21-agenda-6485.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-03-21 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-03-21-agenda-6485.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03212024-6485 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday March 21, 2024 Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes 5. Farmers market update -Seasonal 6. Action items from previous meeting - Farm inspections. Public outreach to identify livestock, like census asks about dogs 7. New Business: - Discuss the 2024 Farmers Market season - Discuss/approve 2024 Vendor Application and market rules - Set Commission goals for 2024 8. Ongoing items: - AgCom Activity/ies for 300th Anniversary - Grant programs - MDAR Mass Farmland Action Plan, 2023-2050 - AgCom holding land - Community gardens - Marketing for AgCom & market - Map of Lunenburg Farms 9. Committee reports: Economic Development, Planning, Building reuse, Open Space 10. Public Comment/Open Discussion 11. Set Next Meeting Date 12. Adjourn Commissioners: Matthew Allison, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jennifer Duffy, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Jacqueline Chabot, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Ashley York-Aronovich, Alternate ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-04-18-agenda-6530.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-04-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-04-18-agenda-6530.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04182024-6530 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday April 18, 2024 Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes 5. Farmers market update -Seasonal 6. Action items from previous meeting - Farm inspections. Public outreach to identify livestock, like census asks about dogs 7. New Business: - Meet with Select Board Chair to discuss member issues - Discuss the 2024 Farmers Market season - Discuss/approve 2024 Vendor Application and market rules - Set Commission goals for 2024 8. Ongoing items: - AgCom Activity/ies for 300th Anniversary - Grant programs - MDAR Mass Farmland Action Plan, 2023-2050 - AgCom holding land - Community gardens - Marketing for AgCom & market - Map of Lunenburg Farms 9. Committee reports: Economic Development, Planning, Building reuse, Open Space 10. Public Comment/Open Discussion 11. Set Next Meeting Date 12. Adjourn Commissioners: Matthew Allison, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jennifer Duffy, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Jacqueline Chabot, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Ashley York-Aronovich, Alternate ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-05-16-agenda-6576.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-05-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-05-16-agenda-6576.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05162024-6576 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM Thursday May 16, 2024 Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Farm complaints 4. Review/Approve Minutes 5. Farmers market update -Seasonal 6. Action items from previous meeting 7. New Business: - Meet with Select Board representative to discuss member issues (tentative) - Discuss 2024 Farmers Market season alternatives 8. Ongoing items: - AgCom Activity/ies for 300th Anniversary - Grant programs - MDAR Mass Farmland Action Plan, 2023-2050 - AgCom holding land - Community gardens - Marketing for AgCom & market - Map of Lunenburg Farms 9. Committee reports: Economic Development, Planning, Building reuse, Open Space 10. Public Comment/Open Discussion 11. Set Next Meeting Date 12. Adjourn Commissioners: Matthew Allison, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jennifer Duffy, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Jacqueline Chabot, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Ashley York-Aronovich, Alternate ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-06-03-agenda-6592.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-06-03 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-06-03-agenda-6592.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032024-6592 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commissioners: Matthew Allison, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jen Duffy, Clerk Jorge Marzuca, Member Jacqueline Chabot NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 11:30AM June 3, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Mass Ave Lunenburg. MA. 01462 AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment/Open Discussion 3. Reorganization 4. Farm complaints 5. Review/Approve Minutes 6. Farmers market update -Seasonal, New Signs, Order Merch 7. New Business: - Application and interest in vacancies - Outreach for market manager(s) and/or farm vendors 8. Committee reports: Economic Development Comm 9. Public Comment/Open Discussion 10. Set Next Meeting Date 11. Adjourn ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-06-03-minutes-6592.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-06-03 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-06-03-minutes-6592.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032024-6592 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 11:30AM June 3, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Matthew Allison Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jennifer Duffy ✔ Member Jorge Marzuca Member Jackie Chabot ✔ Alternate Kira McClellan Alternate Ashley York Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 12:40pm 2 Public Comment/Open Discussion None 3 Reorganization Maryrae made a motion to nominate Jen as chair. Jackie seconded. Commission unanimously approved Jen made a motion to nominate Maryrae as vice chair. Jackie seconded. Commission unanimously approved Jen made a motion to nominate Jackie as clerk. Maryrae seconded. Commission unanimously approved 4 Farm Complaints None 5 Review/Approve Minutes Maryrae made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: March 7, 2024. Commission unanimously approved 6 Farmers market update -Seasonal, New Signs, Order Merch Discussion of new location for farmers' market 7 New Business: ===PAGE 2=== Application and interest in vacancies Inform town of resignations from the following commission members to post vacancies to website: Jorge Marzuca Matthew Allison Additionally, Ashley York as not been in attendance to a meeting since June 2023 and has not been sworn in at the Clerk's office, so the commission would also like to post her position as a vacancy Drafted letter for farmer outreach. Jen made a motion to approve the letter content to formalize and distribute to Lunenburg farming community. Maryrae seconded. Commission unanimously approved. Outreach to market manager(s) and/or farm vendors No new information 8 Committee reports: Economic Development Comm., Planning Board, Building reuse, Open Space None 9 Public Comment/Open Discussion None 10 Set Next Meeting Date Monday, June 17th 6:30pm 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: 1:42pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-06-17-agenda-6619.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-06-17 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-06-17-agenda-6619.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172024-6619 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM June 17, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business 1. 2024 Agricultural Commission Goals VI. Current Business 1. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 2. Membership 3. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 4. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30PM July 1, 2024 2. 6:30PM July 15, 2024 3. 6:30PM August 5, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-06-17-minutes-6619.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-06-17 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-06-17-minutes-6619.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172024-6619 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM June 17, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan Alternate Ashley York Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:37pm 2 Public Comment Local vendors attending farmers market in Acton have good feedback 3 Announcements Agricultural Commission Library Card Micheal Ray Jeffries as the liaison to the Select Board June 21st 11am Call with Representative Scarsdale and Agricultural Commissions of Middlesex District 4 Review/Approve Minutes Maryrae made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: June 2, 2024. Jackie seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: 2024 Agricultural Commission Goals 1. Hold 10 meetings of the Lunenburg Agricultural Commission during the 2024 calendar year 2. Review and approve all meeting minutes by the end of the following meeting ===PAGE 2=== 3. Organize and hold a one day market event 4. Take first step towards a community garden by researching how the Lunenburg Agricultural Commission can steward land 5. Raise awareness for Lunenburg agriculture on available grants, eligibility, and how to apply a. Organize a public meeting for NRCS/MDAR to present upcoming grants for 2025 to be held in early 2025 6. Support community members pursuit of agriculture 7. Mediate, advocate, educate, and/or negotiate farming issues 6 Current Business: Lunenburg Farmers' Market Request permission from Town Manager for use of space Possible spaces to research Between TC Passios and playground for Farmers' Market 2025 Old primary school Farmers' Market email changed from distribution list to shared mailbox for continuity and better communication with vendors New sign images presented Membership Two member vacancies Invite anyone interested to join next AgComm meeting Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Cover photo ideas - collage of ag items - bees, produce, animals, etc First post ideas - Right to Farm bylaw Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach Maryrae makes a motion to approve letter as presented for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach to send out. Jackie seconded. Commission unanimously approved 7 Committee Reports EDC (Maryrae) - potential meet and greet planned for 2024 details to come 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm July 1, 2024 6:30 pm July 15, 2024 6:30 pm August 5, 2024 10 Public Comment Chair to meet with Town Counsel June 24th 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Maryrae Motion to adjourn; Jackie seconds. Commission unanimously approved. 8:03 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-07-08-agenda-6642.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-07-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-07-08-agenda-6642.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082024-6642 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM July 8, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business 1. Updates from town counsel meeting VI. Current Business 1. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 2. Membership 3. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 4. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30PM July 29, 2024 2. 6:30PM August 12, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-07-08-minutes-6642.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-07-08 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-07-08-minutes-6642.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082024-6642 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM July 8, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan Alternate Vacant Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:40pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements None 4 Review/Approve Minutes Jackie made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: June 17, 2024. Maryrae seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: Updates from town council meeting Reviewed questions and answers for clarifications on open meeting and right to farm bylaw 6 Current Business: Lunenburg Farmers' Market Old Primary School grounds probably not large enough for the Farmers' Market in the long term. Consider for community garden space. Membership Town page updated, vacancies for 3 positions ===PAGE 2=== Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Post letter and about farming bylaw. Share to local pages Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach Signed printed letter. Plan to distribute to local farms by dropping off. 7 Committee Reports EDC (Maryrae) - potential meet and greet planned for 2024 details to come 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm July 29, 2024 6:30 pm August 12, 2024 10 Public Comment 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Maryrae Motion to adjourn; Jackie seconds. Commission unanimously approved. 7:46 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-07-29-agenda-6680.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-07-29 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-07-29-agenda-6680.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292024-6680 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM July 29, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business 1. AgComm 2024 Event VI. Current Business 1. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 2. Membership 3. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 4. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30PM August 12, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-07-29-minutes-6680.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-07-29 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-07-29-minutes-6680.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07292024-6680 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM July 29, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan ✔ Alternate Vacant Public Kimberly Duffy ✔ Public Jen Mitton ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:36pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements 2nd Annual Town Official Meet and Greet- LPR Thursday, September 26 5:30-8:30pm Agricultural Commission 1st Middlesex District- Tentatively Thursday, August 15, 11am-12pm 4 Review/Approve Minutes Maryrae made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: July 8, 2024. Jackie seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: AgComm 2024 Event Discussion of a one day event LUNENBURG AGRICULTURAL FAIR 6 Current Business: ===PAGE 2=== Lunenburg Farmers' Market No update Membership Open positions Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Upcoming posts on right to farm, etc Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach Letters are ready to be delivered 7 Committee Reports No updates 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm August 12, 2024 6:30 pm August 26, 2024 10 Public Comment None 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Kira seconds. Commission unanimously approved. 8:18 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-08-12-agenda-6700.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-08-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-08-12-agenda-6700.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122024-6700 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM August 12, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business VI. Current Business 1. AgComm 2024 Event 2. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 3. Membership 4. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 5. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30PM August 26, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-08-12-minutes-6700.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-08-12 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-08-12-minutes-6700.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08122024-6700 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM August 12, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan Alternate Vacant Public Dave Passios ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:34pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements Agricultural Commission 1st Middlesex District- Tentatively Thursday, August 15, 11am-12pm 4 Review/Approve Minutes Maryrae made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: July 29, 2024. Jackie seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: AgComm 2024 Event Discussion of a one day event LUNENBURG AGRICULTURAL FAIR Pending approval for date and time from Town Manager/Select Board 6 Current Business: Lunenburg Farmers' Market No update ===PAGE 2=== Membership Open positions Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Posted and ready to share about right to farm bylaw Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach Letters are ready in process of being delivered 7 Committee Reports No updates 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm August 19, 2024 Zoom 6:30 pm August 26, 2024 Berlin Community Garden representative joining meeting 6:30 pm September 3, 2024 6:30 pm September 9, 2024 6:30 pm September 16, 2024 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 10 Public Comment Lufa Farms is potentially restarting looking into moving forward in Lunenburg 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Maryrae seconds. Commission unanimously approved. 8:16 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-08-19-agenda-6710.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-08-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-08-19-agenda-6710.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192024-6710 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM August 19, 2024 Zoom via Meeting ID: 932 5222 5952 Passcode: AGCOMM AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Current Business 1. AgComm 2024 Event IV. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30 pm August 26, 2024 2. 6:30 pm September 3, 2024 3. 6:30 pm September 9, 2024 4. 6:30 pm September 16, 2024 5. 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 6. 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 V. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public VI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-08-19-minutes-6710.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-08-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-08-19-minutes-6710.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08192024-6710 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM August 19, 2024 Meeting Held via Zoom MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan Alternate Vacant Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:31pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements Agricultural Commission 1st Middlesex District- Tentatively Thursday, August 15, 11am-12pm Presentation from MDAR about using the MDAR website to promote their page 4 New Business: AgComm 2024 Event 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. Approval from Interim Town Manager has been received to move forward with event. Additional meeting with other town entities to be arranged for additional details and considerations. The event will start to be promoted via Facebook to save the date etc ===PAGE 2=== 5 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm August 26, 2024 Berlin Community Garden representative joining meeting 6:30 pm September 3, 2024 6:30 pm September 9, 2024 6:30 pm September 16, 2024 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 6 Public Comment None 7 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Maryrae seconds. Jennifer is in favor. Jackie is in favor. Maryrae is in favor. Motion passes. Meeting is adjourned at 6:45 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-08-26-agenda-6723.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-08-26 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-08-26-agenda-6723.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262024-6723 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM August 26, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business 1. Berlin Community Garden Representative VI. Current Business 1. AgComm 2024 Event 2. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 3. Membership 4. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 5. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30 pm September 3, 2024 2. 6:30 pm September 9, 2024 3. 6:30 pm September 16, 2024 4. 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 5. 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-08-26-minutes-6723.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-08-26 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-08-26-minutes-6723.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08262024-6723 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM August 26, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan Alternate Vacant Public Debra Rolfe ✔ Public Ryan Stober ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:37pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements None 4 Review/Approve Minutes Maryrae made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: August 12, 2024 and August 19, 2024. Jackie seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: Community Garden Berlin Community Garden Representative Presentation 6 Current Business: AgComm 2024 Event Jennifer made a motion to approve advertisement in Lunenburg Ledger for Sept 6th to look for agricultural ===PAGE 2=== community participation for the Lunenburg Agricultural Fair 2024. Maryrae seconded. Commission unanimously approved. Lunenburg Farmers' Market None Membership None Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Posted about Lunenburg Agricultural Fair Event and Letter to Farmers Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach In progress 7 Committee Reports Jennifer joined part of the Green Committee meeting held on August 19, 2024 to connect 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm September 3, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm September 9, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library outdoor patio 6:30 pm September 16, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 10 Public Comment None 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Maryrae seconds. Commission unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-03-agenda-6732.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-09-03 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-09-03-agenda-6732.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032024-6732 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM September 3, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business 1. None VI. Current Business 1. AgComm 2024 Event 2. Community Garden 3. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 4. Membership 5. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 6. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30 pm September 9, 2024 2. 6:30 pm September 16, 2024 3. 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 4. 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-03-minutes-6732.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-09-03 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-09-03-minutes-6732.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09032024-6732 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM September 3, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan ✔ Alternate Vacant Public Kathy Dugan ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:30pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements None 4 Review/Approve Minutes Jackie made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: August 26, 2024. Maryrae seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: None None 6 Current Business: AgComm 2024 Event Maryrae made a motion to approve the application and rules and regulations for the 2024 Lunenburg Agricultural Fair. Jackie seconded. Commission unanimously approved. ===PAGE 2=== Ad for Lunenburg Fair will run in Lunenburg Ledger on week of Sept 6th Maryrae made a motion to approve purchase of 1 banner and 6 yard signs for the Lunenburg Agricultural Fair for up to $200. Jackie seconded. Commission unanimously approved. Jackie made a motion to approve the vendor fee of $10 and that the vendor fee is waived for all town entities, and non-profit and/or promotion only agricultural related booths. Maryrae seconded. Commission unanimously approved. Community Garden Berlin community garden representative gave a lot of information and recommendations. AgComm to reach out to additional community gardens for future presentations. Lunenburg Farmers' Market None Membership Kathy Dugan submitted Talent Bank Form Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Posted about Berlin Community Garden presentation Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach In progress 7 Committee Reports EDC Event is still collecting sponsorships 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm September 9, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library outdoor patio 6:30 pm September 16, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 10 Public Comment None 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Maryrae seconds. Commission unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:21 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-09-agenda-6750.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-09-09 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-09-09-agenda-6750.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09092024-6750 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM September 9, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Outdoor Patio 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business 1. None VI. Current Business 1. AgComm 2024 Event 2. Community Garden 3. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 4. Membership 5. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 6. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30 pm September 16, 2024 2. 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 3. 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-09-minutes-6750.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-09-09 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-09-09-minutes-6750.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09092024-6750 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM September 9, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Outdoor Patio 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan Alternate Vacant Public Anne Nelson ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:50pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements None 4 Review/Approve Minutes None 5 New Business: None None 6 Current Business: AgComm 2024 Event Reviewed participants Discussed layout of activities Community Garden None Lunenburg Farmers' Market None ===PAGE 2=== Membership None Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Continue to post about 2024 Lunenburg Agricultural Fair Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach In progress 7 Committee Reports None 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm September 16, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 10 Public Comment None 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Maryrae seconds. Commission unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-16-agenda-6761.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-09-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-09-16-agenda-6761.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09162024-6761 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM September 16, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business 1. None VI. Current Business 1. AgComm 2024 Event 2. Community Garden 3. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 4. Membership 5. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 6. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 2. 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-16-minutes-6761.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-09-16 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-09-16-minutes-6761.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09162024-6761 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM September 16, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan ✔ Alternate Vacant Public Kathy Dugan ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:33pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements None 4 Review/Approve Minutes Jackie made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: September 3, 2024 and September 9, 2024. Maryrae seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: None None 6 Current Business: AgComm 2024 Event Reviewed vendors, layout, logistics ===PAGE 2=== Maryrae made a motion to approve revised purchase of 1 banner and 6 yard signs for the Lunenburg Agricultural Fair for up to $250. Jackie seconded. Commission unanimously approved. Community Garden None Lunenburg Farmers' Market None Membership Kathy submitted a Talent Bank form with interest to join the Agricultural Commission. Jackie made a motion to recommend Kathy Dugan for a full member position on the Agricultural Commission. Maryrae seconded. Commission unanimously approved. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Post about schedule of events Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach In progress 7 Committee Reports None 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room + Zoom 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm October 21, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 10 Public Comment None 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Maryrae seconds. Commission unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-23-agenda-6778.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-09-23 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-09-23-agenda-6778.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09232024-6778 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM September 23, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg Zoom via Meeting ID: 932 5222 5952 Passcode: AGCOMM AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business VI. Current Business 1. AgComm 2024 Event 2. Community Garden 3. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 4. Membership 5. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 6. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30 pm September 23, 2024 2. 6:30 pm September 30, 2024 3. 7:00 pm October 21, 2024 4. 6:30 pm November 18, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-23-minutes-6778.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-09-23 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-09-23-minutes-6778.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09232024-6778 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM September 23, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan ✔ Alternate Vacant Public Kathy Dugan ✔ Public Ryan Stober ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:40pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements Town is doing a great job advertising 4 Review/Approve Minutes Jackie made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: September 16, 2024. Maryrae seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: None None 6 Current Business: AgComm 2024 Event Banner and yard signs expected delivery on September 27, 2024 ===PAGE 2=== Lunenburg Ledger ad for this Friday, September 27, 2024 Continue to review and approved vendor applications Community Garden None Lunenburg Farmers' Market None Membership Kathy Dugan should be added to an upcoming Select Board meeting Suzanne Hamel submitted a volunteer form Agricultural Commission Facebook Page After AgFair post about climate survey Ask what people want to know on Facebook/FAQ poster Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach In progress 7 Committee Reports EDC Event on Thursday, September 26, 2024 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:00 pm September 30, 2024 Library Patio 6:00; Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 7:00 pm October 21, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm November 18, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 10 Public Comment None 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Maryrae seconds. Commission unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:38pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-30-agenda-6793.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-09-30 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-09-30-agenda-6793.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09302024-6793 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:00PM September 30, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business VI. Current Business 1. AgComm 2024 Event 2. Community Garden 3. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 4. Membership 5. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 6. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. Lunenburg Agricultural Fair 10:00 am October 5, 2024 2. 7:00 pm October 21, 2024 3. 6:30 pm November 18, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-09-30-minutes-6793.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-09-30 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-09-30-minutes-6793.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09302024-6793 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Vacancy, Member Vacancy, Member NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:00PM September 30, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Vacant Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan ✔ Alternate Vacant Public Kathy Dugan ✔ Public Ryan Stober ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:00pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements Next weekend is the fair! 4 Review/Approve Minutes Jackie made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: September 30, 2024. Kira seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: None None 6 Current Business: AgComm 2024 Event Banner and yard signs were delivered ===PAGE 2=== Lunenburg Ledger ad ran and are sending someone to cover the event Reviewed vendors and setup FB post on vendors and contact vendors for setup time info Community Garden None Lunenburg Farmers' Market None Membership None Agricultural Commission Facebook Page After AgFair post about climate survey Ask what people want to know on Facebook/FAQ poster Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach In progress 7 Committee Reports None 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 7:00 pm October 21, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm November 18, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 10 Public Comment None 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Kira seconds. Commission unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:18pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-10-21-agenda-6837.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-10-21 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-10-21-agenda-6837.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10212024-6837 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Kathy Dugan, Member Vacancy, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Vacancy, Alternate NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 7:00PM October 21, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business 1. Spring Event VI. Current Business 1. AgComm 2024 Event Debrief 2. Community Garden 3. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 4. Membership 5. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page 6. Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30 pm November 18, 2024 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-10-21-minutes-6837.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-10-21 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-10-21-minutes-6837.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10212024-6837 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Kathy Dugan, Member Vacancy, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Vacancy, Alternate NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 7:00PM October 21, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Kathy Dugan ✔ Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan Alternate Vacant Public Ryan Stober ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 7:03 pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements None 4 Review/Approve Minutes Jackie made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: September 30, 2024. Kathy seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: Spring Event Ideas for spring event like open farm day, plant sale, etc 6 Current Business: AgComm 2024 Event Debrief Event was well received by public, article in paper, mention at select board meeting ===PAGE 2=== Next year would be good to have more concessions type vendors Community Garden None Lunenburg Farmers' Market Discussion for plans for 2025 Farmers' Market Membership Ryan submitted a Talent Bank form with interest to join the Agricultural Commission. Jackie made a motion to recommend Ryan Stober for a full member position on the Agricultural Commission. Kathy seconded. Commission unanimously approved. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Facebook post to follow up on AgFair Letter for Lunenburg Farming Community Outreach Complete 7 Committee Reports None 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm November 18, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room + Zoom 7:00 pm December 16, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Wallace Conference Room 6:30 pm January 27, 2025 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm February 24, 2025 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 10 Public Comment None 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Kathy seconds. Commission unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:43pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-11-18-agenda-6881.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-11-18 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-11-18-agenda-6881.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11182024-6881 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Kathy Dugan, Member Vacancy, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Vacancy, Alternate NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30 PM November 18, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg Zoom via Meeting ID: 771 3832 5187 Passcode: AGCOMM AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business VI. Current Business 1. Spring Event 2. AgComm 2024 Event Debrief 3. Community Garden 4. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 5. Membership 6. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 7:00 pm December 16, 2024 2. 6:30 pm January 27, 2025 3. 6:30 pm February 24, 2025 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-11-18-minutes-6881.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-11-18 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-11-18-minutes-6881.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11182024-6881 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Kathy Dugan, Member Ryan Stober, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Vacancy, Alternate NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 6:30PM November 18, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Kathy Dugan ✔ Member Vacant Alternate Kira McClellan ✔ Alternate Vacant Public Ryan Stober ✔ Public Suzanne Hamel ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 6:35 pm 2 Public Comment None 3 Announcements None 4 Review/Approve Minutes Jackie made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: October 21, 2024. Kira seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: Spring Event Open Farm Day - Spring 2025 - Facebook post and to reach out to local farms for interest in participation 6 Current Business: ===PAGE 2=== AgComm 2024 Event Debrief No additional information Community Garden None Lunenburg Farmers' Market Discussion for plans for 2025 Farmers' Market Membership Ryan is on Select Board agenda for Nov 19 for appointment Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Posts to come about interest in events and about open farm day 7 Committee Reports None 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 7:00 pm December 16, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Wallace Conference Room 6:30 pm January 27, 2025 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm February 24, 2025 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 10 Public Comment None 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Kathy seconds. Commission unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-12-16-agenda-6923.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-12-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-12-16-agenda-6923.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12162024-6923 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Kathy Dugan, Member Ryan Stober, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Vacancy, Alternate NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 7:00 PM December 16, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Wallace Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public III. Announcements IV. Review/Approve Minutes V. New Business 1. MVP Action Grant VI. Current Business 1. Spring Event 2. Community Garden 3. Lunenburg Farmers’ Market 4. Membership 5. Agricultural Commission Facebook Page VII. Committee Reports VIII. Farming Issues IX. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule 1. 6:30 pm January 27, 2025 2. 6:30 pm February 24, 2025 X. Public Comment* 1. Commission 2. Public XI. Adjourn * Per Policy, public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2024-12-16-minutes-6923.txt BOARD : agricultural-commission DATE : 2024-12-16 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/agricultural-commission/2024-12-16-minutes-6923.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12162024-6923 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION P.O. Box 135 Lunenburg, MA 01462-0135 Commission Members: Jennifer Duffy, Chair Maryrae Holman, Vice-Chair Jackie Chabot, Clerk Kathy Dugan, Member Ryan Stober, Member Kira McClellan, Alternate Vacancy, Alternate NOTICE OF MEETING AGRICULTRUAL COMMISSION 7:00PM December 16, 2024 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 1023 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg MEETING MINUTES Agricultural Commission Members and Attendance Function Name Attendant Chair Jennifer Duffy ✔ Vice-Chair Maryrae Holman ✔ Clerk Jackie Chabot ✔ Member Kathy Dugan ✔ Member Ryan Stober ✔ Alternate Kira McClellan ✔ Alternate Vacant Public Bernard Cahill ✔ Public Ellen Leicher ✔ Agenda: No. Topic Notes 1 Call to Order Meeting Commencement Time: 7:04 pm 2 Public Comment 300th Celebration Event to take place in 2028 Meeting to come in April 2025, AgComm representation to attend 3 Announcements None. 4 Review/Approve Minutes Jackie made a motion to approve the minutes from the following meetings: November 18, 2024. Kathy seconded. Commission unanimously approved 5 New Business: MVP Action Grant Bernard and Ellen from the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission ===PAGE 2=== MVP - Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program Created in 2017 to identify climate hazards and develop action plans to create resiliency again climate change MVP Communities must have workshops to identify vulnerabilities and threats and create and action plan to increase a towns resiliency (withstand, respond to, and take actions to mitigate in this case climate change). Ex: changes to processes such as change school times to avoid high heat in summer, changes to structure such as to add a new sea wall, new culvert to adapt to frequent flooding. MVP Communities are able to apply for Action Grants which reflect actions in action plan MRPC works with 22 communities from Groton to Hubbardston to Athol areas Regional approach has more support and potential for more success 6 Current Business: Spring Event Reach out via Facebook to gather emails for AgComm communications such as Open Farm Day, Farmers Market, Seminars, Grant info, Gain community feedback Community Garden Hudson Community Garden to join January meeting Lunenburg Farmers' Market Reviewed 2025 Farmers' Market Application Membership None Agricultural Commission Facebook Page Posts to come about interest in events and about open farm day 7 Committee Reports None 8 Farming Issues None 9 Upcoming Meetings/Events Schedule 6:30 pm January 27, 2025 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm February 24, 2025 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 6:30 pm March 24, 2025 Lunenburg Public Library, Sudolnik Conference Room 10 Public Comment None 11 Adjourn Meeting Adjournment Time: Jackie made a motion to adjourn; Kathy seconds. Commission unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:32 pm