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• The upcoming deadline is November 1. We should speak with Nattie Rice, CPC staffer for the Town, and also coordinate with the Recreation Committee. • This could be a good way to get the GIS consulting we need, as well as maps, an online presence, and perhaps informational signage. • The ACROSS subcommittee will meet to discuss. Current Business Updates: • Wood Street trail improvement (Paul) -Jay Sklar reported on the project to date. He showed the route on the map connecting Conestoga Rd and Bates Rd through the NStar power line area. A new trail, including two new footbridges, will connect to existing trails making a 2 -mile loop. Progress is on hold pending the Conservation department's addressing of abutter concerns regarding the trail entrance on Conestoga Rd. Jay would like GCC help working with other trail abutters who are happy about the proximity to convince those who have reservations. • Highland Ave/Pelham Road (Bob) - Bob, Stew and Tom Whelan met with Youville Place administrators. Turns out they have sold the property in question, but they like the idea of the trail. Bob will keep working gently with various abutters. • Diamond Trail project (Stew) — Trail is done. 4. New Business: • Report on NStar site visit (Stew) - hold for next meeting • Busa Farm trail development (Keith) - Board of Selectmen is preparing an RFP for hiring a farmer. We should consider trail prospects on this property. Mike will help Keith. Get in touch with Keith if you also want to help. • Changes in committee membership /officers - Stew has decided to step down from the GCC, and thus his vice chair -ship, in order to avoid conflicts with the Conservation Commission. He will speak with Duke Bitsko about becoming the Cons Comm liaison to the GCC in Duke's place, thus remaining active on the GCC. The GCC now needs a new vice chair, and also has an open spot on the committee. Please consider possible appointees. • Strategic Planning (Keith) - GCC shall develop a list of potential trail connection locations and open space trail access locations to coincide with future town planning. To consider: town acqusitions, DPW coordination, the Open Space & Recreation Plan, Planning Board activities. • Annual Report - Keith will draft. Can use last year's photo. Action Items: CPC grant proposal - ACROSS subcommittee Highland/Pelham link follow -up - Bob Busa Farm consideration - Keith, Mike New Committee member suggestions - all