BEES Committee Meeting
March 25, 2026 · Easthampton, MA
Attendees
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Sean Abbot
(Chair)
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Jamie Paquette
(Member)
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Renee Hill
(Member)
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Jenny Goldleaf
(Member)
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Sophie Protano
(Member)
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Tamara Smith
(Member)
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Heather Takle
(Guest)
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Lawrence Rhone
(Guest)
✓ Present: 8/8
Decisions
Agenda Items
#3
Intro to Heather Tackle & Renewal Initiatives
Heather Takle and Lawrence Rhone presented their proposal to redevelop the Easthampton town farm and lodge
#3
Intro to Heather Tackle & Renewal Initiatives
Heather Takle and Lawrence Rhone presented their proposal to redevelop the Easthampton town farm and lodge
#4
Girl Scout garden dimensions, site prep, next steps
Jenny Goldleaf presented possible areas for the garden and the committee discussed site preparation
#4
Girl Scout garden dimensions, site prep, next steps
Jenny Goldleaf presented possible areas for the garden and the committee discussed site preparation
#5
Update about ordinance
Sean Abbot reported on the status of the proposed ordinance to expand the BEES Committee
#5
Update about ordinance
Sean Abbot reported on the status of the proposed ordinance to expand the BEES Committee
#6
Review Bee City requirements and start discussing plan for May 31 report submission
The committee discussed the requirements for the Bee City report and the plan for submission
#6
Review Bee City requirements and start discussing plan for May 31 report submission
The committee discussed the requirements for the Bee City report and the plan for submission
#7
Brainstorm list of possible outreach activities for remainder of year
The committee brainstormed ideas for outreach activities, including a species baseline survey and a night-time critter event
#7
Brainstorm list of possible outreach activities for remainder of year
The committee brainstormed ideas for outreach activities, including a species baseline survey and a night-time critter event