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Ongoing Business ● Keith showed a flow chart of the 2023 GCC route projects and upcoming tasks. The tasks include site visit walks for all three routes; reaching out to Drummer Boy regarding permission for trail signs; and applying to the Judy Record Fund for the Concord Avenue/Brookhaven route. Stephen has expressed interest in coordinating the Land Management Plan process; Eileen may be interested in filing the application to the Record Fund. Keith said that the ConComm has given tacit approval on all three projects; the most complicated is the LMP for the area above Concord Avenue. Route 4 – Wright Farm/Simonds Brook/Paint Mine Loop – is likely simplest. Mike was asked for updates on the Landlocked Forest; he replied that conversations are starting about the possibility of signs in the LLF; he should know more in several weeks. Keith has asked Carol Kowalski about the town’s procurement process for the two contracts for which GCC will be seeking funding – i.e., whether or not these need to be put out to bid. Steve asked to be added to the conversation with Carol. Keith summarized discussion by saying the priority should be to focus first on Route 4. Peggy volunteered to be in touch with Bob Peters (president of the Drummer Boy association) to open discussions about placing signs on DB property as part of the proposed new route and will involve Yifang when a site walk is scheduled. Mike displayed a map of Route 4 showing the preferred (existing trail), saying it would not interfere with Fifer Lane structures. New Business ● Waterstone Connector: Keith gave some history about the new development on the west and east sides of Watertown Street, saying that in 2016 Carol Kowalski drafted a note to MassDOT expressing the Town’s interest in providing a walking trail connection. A resident of Waterstone was at this week’s Stewards meeting to express interest in a trail. Keith said that, if there is interest among residents, there may be an opportunity to develop another ACROSS route (e.g., a loop through Watertown Street, Bowman Park, Pleasant Street, BeaverBrook North); Keith asked for a member to see if there is active interest in this from Waterstone residents. Mike said that permission from MassDOT will be needed to use the dirt road along Route 2; that would likely take a long time. Stephen volunteered to act as liaison between Waterstone and GCC and will be in touch with the person who came to the Stewards meeting. Alex commented that there is no conservation or town-owned land in that area. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 pm. Next Meeting: Thursday, April 6, 4:30-6:00 pm Future Meeting Dates: April 6, May 4, June 8 Recorder: Peggy Enders