# open-space-committee — 16 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 : 2025-01-08-agenda-6946.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-01-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-01-08-agenda-6946.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082025-6946 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG Open Space Committee Michael Toohill Chair (Community) Ana Lockwood Vice Chair (Community) Brandon Kibbe Clerk (Community) Glenn McLeod Member (Plng. Board) Mary Wilson Member (Consv. Comm.) Timothy Lawless Member (Parks Comm.) Eric Hinds Member (Community) Tel: (978) 582-4146, opt. 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 Christopher Reilly – Land Use Director Logan O'Connell – Admin Asst. AGENDA 2025-01-08 – 7:30 P.M. | Remote This meeting is being recorded and broadcast live by Lunenburg Public Access via Channel 8 and their FacebookLive (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg Public-Access -Cable-157427270975305/ ), and will be available on their YouTube channel within 24 hours. The agenda lists topics reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken from these discussions. Not all items may be discussed, and other items may be raised to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. REMOTE PARTICIPATION: Join via computer at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=85108479563 , or by phone at (888) 475-4499 , entering Webinar ID 851 0847 9563 . To request to speak, phone users may dial *9 and computer/app users may use the “raise hand” feature. Note: No participant ID is needed , just press # when asked. This meeting/hearing will be held virtually and in - person at the above -noted location, but technical issues will not halt the meeting unless required by law. Members of the public are welcome to attend; any with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should plan for in -person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. MINUTES APPROVAL 3. REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS 4. FARMLAND OF LOCAL IMPORTANCE 5. 100 TOWNSEND HARBOR RD RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS 7. MEETING SCHEDULE 8. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-08-minutes-6946.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-01-08 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-01-08-minutes-6946.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01082025-6946 ======================================================================================== Open Space Ad Hoc Committee Wednesday, January 8, 2025 – 7:30 PM Minutes Members Present: Mike Toohill (Chair), Ana Lockwood, Eric Hinds, Glenn McLeod. Chairman Toohill called meeting to order at 7:32pm. September 11, 2024, Meeting Minutes Approval: A. Lockwood moved to approve as presented. G. McLeod seconded. Voted unanimously in favor by roll call. Committee Reports: G. McLeod reported no updates from Planning Board. Farmland of Local Importance: M. Toohill describes NRCS program for designating Farmland of Local Importance (FLI), which can increase eligibility for federal farmland preservation funding. M. Toohill notes that there is no cost and little effort required to do so, other than reviewing and confirming land identified as potential FLI by NRCS, and that doing so does not create regulatory obligations or affect property use or valuation. Committee member M. Wilson will present additional details but is not present tonight due to attending Conservation Commission meeting. G. McLeod suggests gathering additional information prior to voting on whether or not to recommend approving, since there is no deadline to do so. The members present concur. 100 Townsend Harbor Rd: Discussed whether to recommend that town exercise right of first refusal over said property which is being withdrawn from Chapter 61A. Present members generally agree that the parcel likely does not meet the criteria for acquisition by the town, although all express some regret about potential loss of agricultural space in the town. Further discussion of the challenges created by the OSC not being automatically notified of Chapter 61 withdrawals and frequently having to respond in unrealistically short time frames. As the OSC has not specifically been asked to provide a recommendation, the members present agree to table the discussion and take no action for now. Public Comment: G. McLeod, in his capacity as a town resident, indicates that the town hall project is moving forward rapidly and that the 30 School St parcel is of interest. G. McLeod recommends that committee members and members of the public become informed about the project. Next meetings: Next scheduled meetings: February 12 and March 12, 2025. Discussed potential to have some in-person meetings after these two online meetings. E. Hinds motion to adjourn, A. Lockwood seconded. Voted unanimously in favor by roll call. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 pm. Respectfully submitted, Eric Hinds APPROVED at the 2/12/25 Open Space Committee Meeting ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-02-12-agenda-7026.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-02-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-02-12-agenda-7026.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02122025-7026 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG Open Space Committee Michael Toohill Chair (Community) Ana Lockwood Vice Chair (Community) Brandon Kibbe Clerk (Community) Glenn McLeod (Plng. Board) Mary Wilson (Consv. Comm.) Timothy Lawless (Parks Comm.) Eric Hinds (Community) Tel: (978) 582-4146, opt. 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 Christopher Reilly – Land Use Director Logan O'Connell – Admin Asst. AGENDA 2025-02-12 – 7:30 P.M. | Remote This meeting is being recorded and broadcast live by Lunenburg Public Access via Channel 8 and their FacebookLive (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg Public-Access -Cable-157427270975305/ ), and will be available on their YouTube channel within 24 hours. The agenda lists topics reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken from these discussions. Not all items may be discussed, and other items may be raised to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. REMOTE PARTICIPATION: Join via computer at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=85600981444 , or by phone at (888) 475-4499 , entering Webinar ID 766 316 7607 . To request to speak, phone users may dial *9 and computer/app users may use the “raise hand” feature. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. This meeting/hearing will be held virtually and in - person at the above -noted location, but technical issues will not halt the meeting unless required by law. Members of the public are welcome to attend; any with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should plan for in -person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. MINUTES APPROVAL a. 1/8/25 3. 100 TOWNSEND HARBOR RD RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL 4. REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS 6. COMMITTEE POSITIONS 7. MEETING SCHEDULE a. 3/12/25 (REMOTE) b. 4/09/25 (IN-PERSON) 8. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-02-12-minutes-7026.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-02-12 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-02-12-minutes-7026.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02122025-7026 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Open Space Committee Meeting minutes February 12, 2025 – 7:30 P.M. Meeting was fully remote via Zoom/recorded Members Present: Michael Toohill (Chair) Ana Lockwood Glenn McLeod Timothy Lawless Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Toohill Attendance of members present was taken by roll call vote Minutes Approval: A. Lockwood motioned to approve minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. G. McLeod seconded the motion. Members present v oted unanimously in favor of approving minutes by roll call. 100 Townsend Harbor Road Right of First Refusal: Discussion on whether the committee should recommend the Lunenburg Board of Selectmen exercis e its first right of refusal to acquir e the 100 Townsend Harbor Road property. The property in question is being removed from Ch. 61A. G. McLeod expressed some reservations of acquiring the property. General c onsensus of discussion remained favorable of recommending the Lunenburg Board of Selectmen acquire the property . Dis cussion included many attributes and potential desirable community uses of the property. Discuss ion indicated the property may achieve three (3) of the six criteria the OSC uses to assess properties such as this. Discussion Ongoing issue of OSC not receiving timely notification or formal request to review properties coming out of chapter was discussed. OSC chair was notified of c urrent property (100 Townsend Harbor Road) by D. Passios. G. McLeod indicated this issue falls on him and is currently working to have th ese issues addressed through OpenGov. Consensus was to table the discussion to our next meeting to receive input from committee members unable to attend this meeting. D. Passios and J. Duffy participated in the discussion and were supportive of acquiring the property. Reports from other boards: ===PAGE 2=== G. McLeod advised the Chairman of the Planning Board extended an open invitation to have a dual meeting of OSC and Planning Board. Chair Toohill reiterated the OSC did not receive formal notification of 100 Townsend Harbor Road was coming out of chapter. G. McLeod indicated the issue was still on the radar and that Open Gov. would likely be the appropriate solution. Citizen Comments: Supportive comments made during the 100 Townsend Harbor Road Right of First Refusal discussion. D. Passios indicated he would continue to assist ensuring open and effective communications occur between boards and departments . Committee Positions: Continuing discussion of committee structure , c hair man , vice chair and secretar y . Chair Toohill agreed to continue on in his current role while the discussion of committee structure continues. A. Lockwood expressed her desire to remain as vice chair. One member , B. Kibbe, has had recent conflicts impacting his ability to participate in meetings. Chair expressed hope member Kibbe would be able to remain on the OSC, indicating h e is an important member of the committee and ha s been consistently relied upon. Meeting schedule: 3/12/25 (Remote) 4/09/25 (In-person) Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by A. Lockwood and seconded by G. McLeod. Members present v oted unanimously in favor by roll call. 8 :36 P.M. These minute were approved by the Open Space Committee at its May 14, 2025 meeting. Respectfully submitted, Michael Toohill, Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-04-09-agenda-7147.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-04-09 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-04-09-agenda-7147.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092025-7147 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG Open Space Committee Michael Toohill Chair (Community) Ana Lockwood Vice Chair (Community) Brandon Kibbe Clerk (Community) Glenn McLeod (Plng. Board) Chris St. Germain (Consv. Comm.) Timothy Lawless (Parks Comm.) Eric Hinds (Community) Tel: (978) 582-4146, opt. 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 Christopher Reilly – Land Use Director Logan O'Connell – Admin Asst. AGENDA Wednesday, 2025-04-09 – 7:00 P.M. | 960 Mass Ave (Downstairs) The agenda lists topics reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken from these discussions. Not all items may be discussed, and other items may be raised to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. This meeting will be in-person only. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBER CHRIS ST. GERMAIN, THE CONSERVATION REPRESENTATIVE 3. MINUTES APPROVAL 4. REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS 5. OPEN SPACE PLAN UPDATE DISCUSSION 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS 7. MEETING SCHEDULE FOR MAY AND JUNE 8. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-05-14-agenda-7221.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-05-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-05-14-agenda-7221.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05142025-7221 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG Open Space Committee Michael Toohill Chair (Community) Ana Lockwood Vice Chair (Community) Brandon Kibbe Clerk (Community) Glenn McLeod (Plng. Board) Chris St. Germain (Consv. Comm.) Timothy Lawless (Parks Comm.) Eric Hinds (Community) Tel: (978) 582-4146, opt. 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 Christopher Reilly – Land Use Director Logan O'Connell – Admin Asst. AGENDA Wednesday, 2025-05-14 – 7:30 P.M. | Remote This meeting is being recorded and broadcast live by Lunenburg Public Access via Channel 8 and their FacebookLive (https://www.facebook.com/LunenburgPublic-Access-Cable-157427270975305/), and will be available on their YouTube channel within 24 hours. The agenda lists topics reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken from these discussions. Not all items may be discussed, and other items may be raised to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. REMOTE PARTICIPATION: Join via computer at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7927370353?omn=86775465879, or by phone at (888) 475-4499, entering Webinar ID 792 737 0353. To request to speak, phone users may dial *9 and computer/app users may use the “raise hand” feature. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. This meeting/hearing will be held virtually and in- person at the above-noted location, but technical issues will not halt the meeting unless required by law. Members of the public are welcome to attend; any with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should plan for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. WELCOME NEW MEMBER (CHRIS ST. GERMAIN, CONSERVATION COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE) 3. MINUTES APPROVAL 4. REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS 5. OPEN SPACE PLAN UPDATE DISCUSSION 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS 7. MEETING SCHEDULE (JUNE & JULY) 8. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-05-14-minutes-7221.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-05-14 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-05-14-minutes-7221.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142025-7221 ======================================================================================== Open Space Ad Hoc Committee Wednesday, May 14, 2025 – 7:30 PM Minutes Members Present: Mike Toohill (Chair), Brandon Kibbe (Clerk), Eric Hinds, Glenn McLeod. Chairman Toohill called meeting to order at 7:33pm. Committee Membership update: B. Kibbe announced that he will be resigning his position. M. Toohill reported that Tim Lawless (Parks Commission representative) has also stepped down. Approval of Minutes February 12, 2025: G. McLeod motioned, E. Hinds seconded. Unanimously voted by roll call. Committee Updates: G. McLeod reported that Planning Board interested in Chapter 61 lands. Open Space Committee may have a joint meeting with the board on June 9. Open Space Plan Update: State offering a 3-year extension to existing 7-year plans if action item table gets updated and extended. M. Toohill offered to take the lead. B. Kibbe suggested forwarding to other land use boards for input. M. Toohill suggested Planning, Conservation, Agricultural, Parks, and Select Board together with Town Manager. B. Kibbe recommended reminding boards that having a current, approved Open Space and Recreation Plan makes the town eligible for certain state grants that can be very impactful for achieving town open space and recreation goals, including acquisitions and infrastructure improvements. Maintaining that eligibility should be a prime motivator for other boards to have input if for no other reason. M. Toohill added that updating the open space criteria should also be done as needs and opportunities have changed since first implemented. Public Comment: No public comment. Next meetings: June 9, 2025 and July 9, 2025. B. Kibbe motion, E. Hinds seconded. Unanimously voted by roll call. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm. Respectfully submitted, Brandon Kibbe ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-06-09-agenda-7259.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-06-09 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-06-09-agenda-7259.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092025-7259 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG Open Space Committee Michael Toohill Chair (Community) Ana Lockwood Vice Chair (Community) Vacancy Clerk (Community) Vacancy (Plng. Board) Mary Wilson (Consv. Comm.) Vacancy (Parks Comm.) Eric Hinds (Community) Tel: (978) 582-4146, opt. 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 Brian Gingras – Land Use Manager Logan O’Connell – Admin Asst. AGENDA Monday, 2025-06-09 – 6:00 P.M. | Remote (1) CONTENT: The agenda lists topics reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken from these discussions. Not all items may be discussed, and other items may be raised to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. (2) RECORDING: This meeting is being recorded and broadcast live by Lunenburg Public Access via Channel 8 and their FacebookLive (https://www.facebook.com/LunenburgPublic-Access-Cable-157427270975305/), and will be available on their YouTube channel within 24 hours. Please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes Zoom platform has host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as “AI Companion,” to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of the meeting. (3) REMOTE PARTICIPATION: Join via computer at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81092673745, or by phone at (888) 475-4499, entering Webinar ID 810 9267 3745. To request to speak, phone users may dial *9 and computer/app users may use the “raise hand” feature. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. This meeting/hearing will be held virtually and in-person at the above-noted location, but technical issues will not halt the meeting unless required by law. Members of the public are welcome to attend; any with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should plan for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING BOARD Joint discussion on Open Space & Recreation Plan, membership vacancies, Ch 61A exit process incl. 222 West Townsend Rd 3. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-08-13-agenda-7342.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-08-13 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-08-13-agenda-7342.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132025-7342 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG Open Space Committee Michael Toohill, Chair______ Community Ana Lockwood, Vice Chair__Parks Commn Eric Hinds, Clerk______ Community Timothy Wilsmer__ Planning Chris St.Germain Consv Comm Collen Shapiro Parks Comm. Vacancy Community Tel: (978) 582-4146, ext. 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Avenue Lunenburg, MA 01462 Jasmin Farinanci– Interim Planning Director Jennifer Daigle – Administrative Asst. AGENDA / NOTICE OF MEETING 2025-08-13 – 7:30 pm In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel and on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LunenburgPublic-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken from these discussions. Not all items listed may be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=85090752310 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475 -4499 and enter Webinar ID: 766 316 7607 . 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. This meeting/hearing will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast , unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public interested in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. WELCOME NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS 3. MINUTES APPROVAL 4. REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS 5. OPEN SPACE PLAN UPDATE DISCUSSION 6. ROFR FOR 222 WEST TOWNSEND ROAD 7. CITIZEN COMMENTS 8. MEETING SCHEDULE 8/13, 9/10, and 10/8 9. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-08-13-minutes-7342.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-08-13 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-08-13-minutes-7342.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08132025-7342 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Open Space Committee Meeting minutes August 13th, 2025 – 7:30 P .M. Meeting was fully remote via Zoom/recorded Members Present: Michael Toohill (Chair) Chris St.Germain (Conservation) Colleen Shapiro (Parks & Rec) Tim Willsmer (Planning Board) Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P .M. by Chairman Toohill Attendance of members present was taken by roll call vote Welcome New Members Colleen Shapiro Tim Willsmer Minutes Approval: C. Shipiro motioned to approve minutes from the June 9, 2025 joint meeting with planning board. C St.Germain seconded the motion. Members present voted unanimously in favor of approving minutes by roll call. Reports from other boards No reports Open Space Plan Update Open space plan extended to June 2029 222 West Townsend Road Right of First Refusal: Open Space Committee makes a recommendation to the select board to not exercise its right of first refusal. Motioned by M Toohill, seconded by C Shapiro. Members present voted unanimously in favor of approving minutes by roll call. Citizen Comments: None Town Master Plan: Town has asked Open Space committee to weigh in on certain questions that apply to Open Space. ===PAGE 2=== Members instructed to review questions in spreadsheet and bring comments and feedback to the next meeting. Meeting schedule: Next meeting, September 3 rd (remote) Adjournment: Motion to adjourn the meeting was made by C Shapiro, seconded by C St.Germain Members present voted unanimously in favor by roll call. 8:32 P. M . Minutes recorded by Chris St. Germain Minutes approved by roll call vote on 9/3/25 Respectfully submitted, Michael Toohill, Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-09-03-agenda-7370.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-09-03 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-09-03-agenda-7370.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032025-7370 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG Open Space Committee Michael Toohill, Chair______ Community Ana Lockwood, Vice Chair__Parks Commn Eric Hinds, Clerk______ Community Timothy Wilsmer__ Planning Chris St.Germain Consv Comm Collen Shapiro Parks Comm. Vacancy Community Tel: (978) 582-4146, ext. 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Avenue Lunenburg, MA 01462 Jasmin Farinanci– Interim Planning Director Jennifer Daigle – Administrative Asst. AGENDA / NOTICE OF MEETING 2025-09-03 – 7:30 pm In accordance with Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, An Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency, this meeting is being held remotely via Zoom. In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel and on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LunenburgPublic-Access- Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken from these discussions. Not all items listed may be discussed, and other items not listed may als o be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=85811446811 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909 174 0347. 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. This meeting/hearing will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public interested in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-per son vs. virtual attendance accordingly. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. MINUTES APPROVAL 8/13/25 3. REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS 4. DISCUSSION OF MASTER PLAN RECOMENDATIONS 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS 6. MEETING SCHEDULE 10/8, 11/12 7. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-10-08-agenda-7442.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-10-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-10-08-agenda-7442.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082025-7442 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG Open Space Committee Michael Toohill, Chair______ Community Ana Lockwood, Vice Chair__ Community Eric Hinds, Clerk______ Community Timothy Wilsmer__ Planning Chris St. Germain Consv. Comm. Collen Shapiro Parks Comm. Vacancy Community Tel: (978) 582-4146, ext. 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Avenue Lunenburg, MA 01462 Jasmin Farinanci– Interim Planning Director Jennifer Daigle – Administrative Asst. AGENDA / NOTICE OF MEETING 2025-10-8 – 7:30 pm In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel and on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LunenburgPublic-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken from these discussions. Not all items listed may be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=86785948850 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 766 316 7607. 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. Please note that the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast , unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public interested in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for virtual attendance accordingly. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. MINUTES APPROVAL 3. REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS 4. OTHER ITEMS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THE TIME OF MEETING POSTING 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS 6. MEETING SCHEDULE 11/12, 12/10 7. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-10-08-minutes-7442.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-10-08 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-10-08-minutes-7442.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10082025-7442 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Open Space Ad Hoc Committee Wednesday, October 8, 2025 – 7:30 PM Minutes Members Present: Mike Toohill (Chair), Ana Lockwood, Chris St. Germain, Eric Hinds. 1. Chairman Toohill called meeting to order at 7:30pm. 2. September 3, 2025, Meeting Minutes Approval: A. Lockwood moved to approve as presented. C. St. Germain seconded. Voted unanimously in favor by roll call. 3. Reports from Other Boards: A. Lockwood discussed Meet and Greet hosted by Economic Development Council between local business owners and town officials and reported it was a positive experience. 4. Other Items Not Anticipated at Time of Meeting Posting: M. Toohill and A. Lockwood reported that the OSC’s feedback on the master plan was accepted and found useful. M. Toohill indicated that the letter from the state granting Lunenburg a 3-year extension on the existing master plan as well as the table he created justifying the extension request have been posted online. 5. Public Comment: No public comment. 6. Next meetings: Next scheduled meetings: November 12 and December 10, 2025. 7. Other Business: Discussion of potentially making the OSC a standalone committee and the procedure/timing to do so. A. Lockwood will gather information regarding OSC bylaws in other towns for discussion at the next meeting. M. Toohill suggests that the planning board should be notified by OSC/planning board member Tim Willsmer and that he will ask former OSC member Brandon Kibbe about the existing OSC foundational document. 8. Adjournment: C. St. Germain motion to adjourn, A. Lockwood seconded. Voted unanimously in favor by roll call. Meeting adjourned at 7:47 pm. Respectfully submitted, Eric Hinds Minutes approved by roll call vote on 11/19/25 Respectfully submitted, Michael Toohill, Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-11-19-agenda-7513.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-11-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-11-19-agenda-7513.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11192025-7513 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG Open Space Committee Michael Toohill, Chair______ Community Ana Lockwood, Vice Chair__ Community Eric Hinds, Clerk______ Community Timothy Wilsmer__ Planning Chris St. Germain Consv. Comm. Collen Shapiro Parks Comm. Vacancy Community Tel: (978) 582-4146, ext. 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Avenue Lunenburg, MA 01462 Richard Harris – Interim Planning Director Leigh Bain – Administrative Asst. AGENDA / NOTICE OF MEETING 2025-11-19 – 7:30 pm In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel and on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LunenburgPublic-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken from these discussions. Not all items listed may be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2878544906?omn=85098343107 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 287 854 4906. 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. Please note that the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public interested in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for virtual attendance accordingly. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. MINUTES APPROVAL FROM 10/8/25 3. DRAFT BYLAW/MISSION STATEMENT 4. REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS 4. OTHER ITEMS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THE TIME OF MEETING POSTING 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS 6. MEETING SCHEDULE 12/10/25, 1/14/26 7. ADJOURNMENT ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-11-19-minutes-7513.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-11-19 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-11-19-minutes-7513.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11192025-7513 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Open Space Ad Hoc November 19, 2025 – 7:30 PM Minutes Members Present: Mike Toohill (Chair), Ana Lockwood, Colleen Shapiro, Eric Hinds. 1. Chairman Toohill called meeting to order at 7:30pm. 2. October 8, 2025, Meeting Minutes Approval: M. Toohill discussed some corrections to draft minutes for October 8, 2025, including that he would discuss the standalone committee idea with the planning board and draft a bylaw changing the OSC status from ad hoc to standing. A. Lockwood moved to approve the amended minutes. C. Shapiro seconded. Voted unanimously in favor by roll call. 3. Draft bylaw and mission statement for standalone OSC: M. Toohill indicates planning board open to standalone OSC. M. Toohill proposed that planning board would appoint OSC members and that a member of Agriculture Commission would be included as a replacement for an at- large member (currently one at-large position is vacant). M Toohill requested feedback from Ag Comm but has not heard back yet. A. Lockwood agrees that planning board reaction was positive. A. Lockwood mentioned that a primary function of the OSC is maintaining the Open Space Plan and having a member of Ag Comm will be helpful. M. Toohill confirmed that boards would still nominate their own representatives. E. Hinds mentioned that this is an opportunity to re-establish requirement that OSC be notified about Chapter 61 withdrawals, M. Toohill confirmed. 4. M. Toohill shared draft Mission Statement and Goals. Minor edits were suggested and accepted. A. Lockwood moved that OSC accept the Mission Statement and Goals and that M. Toohill present same to Select Board. C. Shapiro seconded. Voted unanimously in favor by roll call. 5. M. Toohill presented draft bylaw to establish standalone OSC, and highlighted new/aspirational changes such as: a. Membership change (adding member of Ag Comm in place of at-large) b. Establishing terms (with no term limit) c. Maintaining an inventory of publicly-owned open space d. Developing community education programs and communication tools regarding value and use of open space areas. Minor edits were discussed and accepted. A. Lockwood moved that the OSC accept the draft bylaw and that M. Toohill circulate it to the Town Manager, Town Council, Select Board, and other committees for feedback. C. Shapiro seconded. Voted unanimously by roll call. 6. Reports from Other Boards: Recreation has not had a meeting, pushed to December due to no agenda items. A Lockwood discussed Economic Development Council meet and greet and new chair. Glenn McLeod of the Select Board was also in attendance and indicated no business from Select Board. 7. Other Items Not Anticipated at Time of Meeting Posting: None raised. ===PAGE 2=== 8. Public Comment: No public comment. 9. Next meetings: Next scheduled meetings: December 10, 2025, and January 14, 2025. 10. Adjournment: A. Lockwood moved to adjourn, C. Shapiro seconded. Voted unanimously in favor by roll call. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm. Respectfully submitted, Eric Hinds Minutes approved by roll call vote on 12/10/25 Respectfully submitted, Michael Toohill, Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-12-10-agenda-7549.txt BOARD : open-space-committee DATE : 2025-12-10 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/open-space-committee/2025-12-10-agenda-7549.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12102025-7549 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG Open Space Committee Michael Toohill, Chair______ Community Ana Lockwood, Vice Chair__ Community Eric Hinds, Clerk______ Community Timothy Wilsmer__ Planning Chris St. Germain Consv. Comm. Colleen Shapiro Parks Comm. Vacancy Community Tel: (978) 582-4146, ext. 5 Fax: (978) 582-4353 960 Massachusetts Avenue Lunenburg, MA 01462 Richard Harris – Interim Planning Director Leigh Bain – Administrative Asst. AGENDA / NOTICE OF MEETING 2025-12-10 – 7:30 pm In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel and on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LunenburgPublic-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be able to be found on the LunenburgAccess YouTube channel within 24 hours after the meeting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken from these discussions. Not all items listed may be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=82177405293 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 766 316 7607. 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. Please note that the meeting/hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public interested in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for virtual attendance accordingly. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. MINUTES APPROVAL FROM 11/19/25 3. DRAFT BYLAW/MISSION STATEMENT PROGRESS 4. REPORTS FROM OTHER BOARDS 4. OTHER ITEMS NOT ANTICIPATED AT THE TIME OF MEETING POSTING 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS 6. MEETING SCHEDULE 1/14/26, 2/11/26 7. ADJOURNMENT