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4 Possible projects in need of funding include Dunback Meadow Community Garden Restoration, Parker Meadow ADA Trail Project and Wright Farm. The Wright Farm project will need barn stabilization, an engineering plan and a land management plan. • Dunback Meadow—pre-existing project, needs attention due to wetland protection • Parker Meadow—pre-existing project, ADA accessibility improvements • Wright Farm—extensive pre-existing project,this is apart of a two stage acquisition project o Wright Farm qualifies for CPC funding o The Commission discussed the various possible visions for Wright Farm. o The Commission has the option to adopt a subcommittee to focus on Wright Farm. 5-Year Project Plan Review • When considering how land management goals can fit into long term planning consider projects that include Joyce Miller's Meadow, Parker Meadow and Daisy Wilson Meadow. ACROSS Lexington Trails in Lower Vine Brook and Meagherville • There are some particularly wet trails in Lower Vine Brook and Meagherville. People are now cutting through off trail to accommodate them. • Ms. Mullins asked if the trails could be re-routed. • Chairman Hamilton stated that they are willing to review those possible trails. • Mr. McCarron stated that the wet trail projects are included on the "to-do" list. Community Connector • Funding is available through the state • It would take a significant amount of staff time and resources • Chairman Hamilton voiced the Commission's support for the concept and noted that the projected route is a very wet route. • The projected route is directly through Conservation land. • The Commission is very interested in connecting Cotton Farm with the Community Center at a future date; however, the Commission stated that there is not enough information to consider the project at this time and the scale of the project may be larger than the Commission would consider taking on personally. • Ms. Mullins stated that if the Commission wanted to take on this project then several other projects would need to come off of their list.