A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to the community’s concerns regarding structural damage to properties due to blasting. Members took note of reports from constituents, including a recent case where a homeowner reported damage to her house and expressed a desire to be involved with the committee’s work. This sparked a debate about the blasting company’s potential acknowledgment of causing cosmetic damage to local properties. The committee emphasized the need to involve more residents in their efforts and considered the engagement with state representatives as a vital step forward.

In an effort to address the issue more effectively, the committee planned to meet with various HOAs. The strategy included attending upcoming HOA meetings to discuss the impact of blasting and ways to mitigate it. The committee members debated the best methods for reaching out, including the necessity for structured agendas and advance disclosure of their intentions to speak at these meetings. The logistics of attending different HOA meetings were a point of discussion, with the committee considering an email outreach to request speaking opportunities at the HOA gatherings.

During the discussions, a presentation was mentioned that outlined the objectives of the committee, such as raising awareness and encouraging resident involvement. The presentation was to highlight affected areas, the nature of blasting, and the committee’s achievements in lobbying and education. Members discussed ways residents could get involved, like reporting blasts and joining the committee.

The committee also emphasized the need for effective marketing tools, such as business cards and QR codes, to solidify their presence and facilitate the sharing of information at community events. A motion was put forward to work on a complete draft of the presentation within the next two weeks. The importance of having a consistent visual theme for the presentation and business cards was discussed, as well as the approval process for creating these materials.

Another aspect of the meeting focused on updates to the committee’s webpage, including the removal of outdated content and the addition of new videos. The necessity of making specific requests to the council was highlighted, such as obtaining approval for a letter to be sent to the town concerning blasting issues. The need for consistent messaging and support from various areas was underscored, as was the importance of recruiting new, committed members to the committee.

The committee also touched on legislative efforts to address blasting issues, acknowledging the challenges in getting bills passed. The importance of pushing for legislative action and gaining support from various districts and representatives was a point of discussion. Future actions were deliberated, with a motion made to outline potential steps to be taken.