Lunenburg Open Space Committee Plans to Pursue Full Committee Status
- Meeting Overview:
In the recent Lunenburg Open Space Committee meeting, members discussed potentially transforming the committee from an ad hoc group into a full-time entity under the town’s bylaws. This move aims to formalize the committee’s role, allowing it greater influence and a clearer mandate within the town’s governance structure. The members suggested gathering information on how other towns have structured similar committees and involving the planning board in discussions to avoid any surprises, given the committee’s current status as an ad hoc committee of the planning board.
The committee plans to discuss the proposal further at its next meeting in November. Members agreed to draft a proposal that includes potential bylaw changes, which could be presented at the spring town meeting. This effort would require outlining the pros and cons and drafting the wording for the bylaw amendment. The committee aims to ensure that its proposal is well-prepared and informed by examples from other communities.
Additionally, the meeting covered outcomes from a recent town meet and greet event hosted by the Economic Development Committee. The event successfully facilitated interactions between town officials and business members, fostering connections that could lead to future developments. A notable outcome was assistance provided by Brian Gringus, who helped a property owner navigate development possibilities.
The meeting also addressed the posting of the Lunenburg Open Space Plan, which had been temporarily removed from the website. The committee has since worked with IT to restore the document, including the state’s approval letter for a three-year extension and an action plan for the coming years.
Heather R. Lemieux
Open Space Commission Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Open Space Commission
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
10/08/2025
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Recording Published:
10/09/2025
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Duration:
16 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Worcester County
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Towns:
Lunenburg
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