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Community Garden Committee Meeting

March 5, 2025 · Easthampton, MA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-05 (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved April 20, 2026 from www.easthamptonma.gov ↗
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Attendees

Margie Phillips (Committee Member)
Ryann McChesney (Committee Member)
Caleb Shore (Committee Member)
Melanie Pepper (Committee Member)
Mark Leonas (Treasurer)
Mark Leichthammer (Committee Member)
Norman Andrekus (Committee Member)
Jane Jacobs (Committee Member)
Sarah King (Chair)
Karen Szumoski (Committee Member)
Frank Johnson (Committee Member)
✓ Present: 11/11

Decisions

#1

APPROVED

#2

APPROVED

Agenda Items

#1

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM

#2

Chair's Comment

The chair welcomed everyone back and introduced new committee members

#3

Public Comment

No public comments were made

#4

Acceptance of Minutes

The minutes from the previous meeting were accepted

#5

Treasurer's Report

The treasurer reported on the budget and finances

#6

Outreach Report

The outreach report discussed returning gardeners and new gardener orientation

#7

Operations Report

The operations report discussed equipment maintenance and tool budgets

#8

Pollinator Report

The pollinator report discussed project needs and budget for 2026

#9

Parking Lot Garden Report

The parking lot garden report discussed project needs and budget for 2026

#10

Events

The events report discussed upcoming workdays and events

#11

Old and New Business

The committee discussed seed library donations and a potential project with the Boy Scouts