Andrews Community Forest 3/09/26

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Andrews Community Forest Committee

MINUTES:: Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:10pm-8:20pm

In-person Presence: Sam Pratt, Brad Elliot, Ian Stokes, Sonya Mastersen

Remote Presence: Dan Wolfson

Chair: Sam Pratt

Minutes: Sonya Mastersen

Timekeeper: Ian Stokes

• General Committee Business::

Called to order at 6:10pm. Motion to approve minutes of last meeting, 2/23/26, made by Ian, seconded by Sonya, unanimously approved. No changes nor updates requested for tonight’s agenda.

• Management Plan Updates::

The usefulness of a Seasonal Forest Rules document was discussed; this document would be strictly aligned with the Management Plan, but would be a separate, one-page list to allow for modification when needed and easy perusal by Town residents and other patrons. This document would consolidate main points about seasonal trail closures, dog and bikes restrictions, Forest hours, etc. Brad and Ian will form a working group to draw up a Seasonal Forest Rules draft to bring to the committee. 

• Combined Eco/Rec Appendix::

The committee reviewed and discussed the appendix, improvements to language and formatting for continuity. The committee tabled action on the Trail Maintenance and Connectivity Commitment Agreement for now, until more information can be collected. 

Motion to approve the Combined Appendix as reviewed was made by Ian, seconded by Brad, and unanimously approved. 

•  Closure

Ian would like to update and streamline the information posted on the ACFC webpage at the Town’s website. Brad and Ian will review the existing information, and will present proposals for improvements and updates to the webpage at an upcoming committee meeting. 

Committee confirmed the next meeting of the ACFC at 6pm on March 23, 2026. Brad moved to adjourn, seconded by Sam, and unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm.