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Greenways Corridor Committee January 25, 2018 Ellen Stone Room, Cary Hall Lexington, Massachusetts Members Present: Mal Crawford, Alex Dohan, Peggy Enders, Eileen Entin, Bob Hausslein, Susan Kenyon, Keith Ohmart, Mike Tabaczynski Other Attendees: none Votes: Minutes of December 18, 2017, meeting: Approved Reports/Updates: • A couple of meetings have been held with Karen Mullins and Keith, Mike, and Alex. One also included Jordan McCarron and Phil Hamilton (ConCom chair). All of this is toward figuring out oversight of trails that are not on Conservation property - such as the trail between Cop- persmyth Way and the Bridge School. It would be ideal to have all such trails under Conser- vation, but Karen needs more time/resources. She can request this from "upstairs", but needs support. If GCC creates a 3-5 year plan, including budget and staff time needs, that will help Karen get what she needs. Next step, put together a long-range plan for the future development of ACROSS Lexington. Keith, Eileen, Mike, & Alex will work on this, with Su- san's help on making sure the final documents make sense. • Bridge School boardwalk needs an NOI, but we can apply for a permit, which Mal will head up. The work will be done as an Eagle Scout project. Mike has required maps and supporting materials. • Lot 1/DCR project will need a wetland survey. Not sure where funds will come from - Mike may know someone who can do the work pro bono. Mike & Keith are meeting with the Brookhaven Nature Trail committee next week, to see if they can/want to help. An informal hearing with Conservation Commission will be the next step. • The Hayden Woods boardwalk project is moving along, and is into the logistics stage. It may be somewhat complicated by the fact that major construction will be happening at the Hay- den Ave trailhead, but the developer has agreed to accommodate the trail work. It is hoped that this project will be complete by the end of 2018. • The brochure is on track to be updated and printed by Patriots' Day. Mike has the map nearly done, and Ruth and Laurel are working on the design and editing. The only hangup is that we don't have a new photo, and it isn't a great season for getting a new one. Current Business: • Route J was discussed. It seems that it would be better not to try to cross Wilson Farm prop- erty, as there are too many potential pitfalls. We will use Oak St to get from Mass Ave to West Farm. Mike has three route options that he will send around for comments. Keith will contact Carol Kowalski to find out the availability of Dana Ct easement. New Business: • The Pelham Rd trail connections will be tricky because of wetland issues, but it should be