Meredith public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Village Pathway Committee
The committee approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023, meeting. Members received updates on landscaping, finances, the WOW Trail, the Tree Walk, and classroom stump seating. Pedestrian data from April to September was distributed.
- Approved August 8, 2023 Minutes (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Commission decided to hire outside contractors for the replacement of the Hamlin beaver dam bridge in 2024. Members also agreed to recommend the conservation of a town-owned parcel on Winona Shores Rd to protect the water supply.
- Approved August minutes (unanimous)
- Decided to hire outside contractors for Hamlin beaver dam bridge replacement
- Agreed to recommend conservation of town-owned parcel on Winona Shores Rd
- Agreed to suggest selling land-locked parcel R35-3 to an abutter with conservation stipulations
- Approved Dredge & Fill recommendations, including ZBA denial for Raisanen Development Group (S02, Lot 26)
- No objection to rock stair repairs at 15 Lower Waldron Rd
Waukewan Watershed Advisory Committee
The committee accepted a $15,950 operating budget outline for 2024 to be submitted to Community Development. Members unanimously passed a motion stating that garbage collection at the Town boat launch ramp is important for water quality. A discussion on cyanobacteria mitigation funding was tabled.
- Accepted $15,950 budget outline for 2024 submission
- Unanimously passed motion stating garbage collection at Town boat launch ramp is important for water quality
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled cyanobacteria mitigation funding discussion until Select Board representative is present
- Formed ad hoc sub-committee for Phase III Outreach consisting of Ray Moritz, Jamie Irving, Liz Cody, and Frank Murphy
Planning Board
The Planning Board held a workshop to review a Housing Needs Assessment presented by RKG Associates. The presentation detailed demographic shifts, affordability gaps, and the impact of seasonal housing on the local market. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session.