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Getting ready for live reporting on the Open Space & Recreation Plan public hearing that is about to begin at 6 PM #osrpph_0221

The meeting was relocated to the Council Chambers due to the renovations underway at the Senior Center. The agenda was updated today and the current copy can be found franklinmatters.org/2023/02/updtae… #osrpph_0221

Meeting opens, Chair Patrick Gallagher covers the protocol statement and an overview on the OSRP update process #osrpph_0221

Slides shared #osrpph_0221

More slides #osrpph_0221

More slides #osrpph_0221

Rec Director Ryan Jette participating remotely tonight #osrpph_0221

The tweet with 4 slides missed getting out successfully #osrpph_0221

Member of a mountain biking group looking to help in ways they can

Bleachers have wide spaces at the top that could allow a small child to slip through

Suggestion on signage to remind folks (i.e. drivers) to share the road with bikers #osrpph_0221

Discussion on kayak access for the Charles, is access at Beaver Pond, may also eventually be at DelCarte, also evaluation of a kiosk to help with rental of kayaks #osrpph_0221

Comment on citizen awareness of open space, agcom also working on that awareness,
The amount of salt in the water supply is increasing, we need to look at that... #osrpph_0221
Mark, thanks for whomever did successfully make the open space purchases

A question to be addressed is how to balance maintaining the forest area at Maple Hill and yet provide access to the trail network there in a minimalist manner #osrpph_0221

ADA self assessment being planned for all Town and School facilities
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Rec Dept had reached out to scouting groups pre-COVID to see if some trail maintenance could be organized, would like to bring that back to the forefront! #osrpph_0221

Remember to respond to the survey, approx. 250+ so far #osrpph_0221
Next public hearing will review objectives for the plan draft

That's all for tonight catch you next time! #osrpph_0221

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