Forest and Parks Commission

Minutes
Forest and Parks Commission
August 4, 2025
6:00 p.m. at the Chelsea Public Library
Present: Jen Chase, Susan Elder, Kate Willard.

1. As there was no quorum no minutes were approved.
2. We have received a couple of spam responses on our listserve. Jen Chase has handled both issues and will continue to monitor spam emails.
3. The Pollinator Garden could use some weeding attention. Susan will send out a weeding evite to get a few of us together some evening in late August. We do not know the status of the park’s benches. We are wondering if Pete Amber could ask Erik Anderson as to when we could pick them up from the school. Tree protection will need to be installed before the ground freezes – perhaps another work bee can be arranged. Susan will pick up the wooden stakes from Ackermans.
4. Tree Grants Updates. Post meeting Lizzie Amber sent an update on what work has been completed thus far. Tree planting is scheduled to begin soon as well.
5. Town Forest UVT Alliance. Jen is trying to schedule the next walk through of the town forest but no response has been received. Kate may reach out as well.
6. The next meeting will be Monday, September 8th at 6:00.
7. Adjourn at 6:50 p.m.

Minutes

Forest and Parks Commission

November 4, 2024

Present Peter Amber, Lizzie Amber, John Upham, Jen Chase and Linda Kuban

1. Minutes of October 7, 2024 were approved as submitted

2. No public comments

3. Commons update, no update

4. Pollinator garden work bee was a success, A great group from First Branch Middle School and other community worked together and planted trees, shrubs and bulbs. Everyone enjoyed the activity. Extra bulbs were planted on the triangle area on Barre Corner on Rt. 110.

5. Update on town forest We are now members of the Upper Valley Trail Association. They will be doing a walk-through of the town forest later in the year, to assist us in trail planning. John Upham asked what kind of traffic will be allowed. This will be discussed more once we are in the planning stage. The selectboard will be reviewing and signing the Town Forest Plan at their next meeting. There will be future discussion on our role with legal trails in town.

6. Play-ground decorative lights will be going up this weekend Nov 9 and 10. Contact Marty Grats if interested in helping

7. We will be working on a grant for replacing trees in the commons. Pete and Lizzie Amber have done a tree inventory and will be assisting in writing this grant.

8. Adjourn at 6:40