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Present were Brian Yates, John Mordes, Bill Tedoldi, Bob Burke, Robin Dexter, Susna Huffman and Jerry Reilly.
Brian announced that we had around 20 responses so far to our December mailing. He estimates that this has added another $400 to the treasury, which now stands at around $9,400. A number of bad addresses were weeded out. Brian opened each envelope with a flourish and shared the sender's votes on what our 2012 priorities should be. He will tally the votes later.
Jerry Reilly gave Brian another $90 from additional sales of Makers of the Mold.
Brian shared with us an article he found in the Journal of the American Chestnut Foundation, Vol 25 (6), Nov/Dec 2011. It is a comprehensive article and relatively optimistic, stating that "Hemlock woolly adelgid will probably never be completely eradicated, buit ti may be controlled enough to salvage some part of the hemlock's range. In the meantime, seeds from across the species' range are being banked just in case.
We again discussed the pros and cons of importing western or Asian hemlocks and again recognized that the DCR has in the past opposed introduction of non-native species. Bob Burke will check in with the Arnold Arboretum on the status of their hemlocks.
There will be a guided Hemlock Gorge walk on Feb. 4 sponsored by the Brookline Adult Education group. Contact them for details.
We've tentatively set the spring cleanup for April 21 to coincide with the day of the Charles River Cleanup.
Brian suggested we attend some community spring fairs and distribute brochures. He will also distribute some at city hall and various local libraries.
We had another discussion of the Quinobequin trail closure issue. There was general agreement that common sense is being trumped by distant bureaucrats, but since such bureaucrats now control us, there is little to be done.
Susan suggested we try for electronic dues payment, and yours truly promised to look into it again when he has time.
Dr. John and Brian also voiced concluding appreciation for the attendance of Robin and Susan at our meeting for the first time.
We adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Mordes, Interim Secretary
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Brian Erica Jerry Riley, Bob Burke Bill Tedoldi, 2 women
Susan Huffman; Maureen Byrne
1. Lights on street near Stone Building are on. Not sure about interior/
2. Work is progressing on the windows. Our share will be $2162. Eyebrow windows
will be Lexan-ed.
2a. Treasury balance: $9800.00
3. On Needham side one of the stone steps for getting on the footbridge as
vandalized. Someone took the trouble to put it in the river. Mr. Kruger's dog
couldn't get up becaouse of this. Erica will rescue the stone in the spring.
Temporary wooden step is in place
4. Raceway dam replacement still scheduled to start in April. Expect to see
construction.
5. Trees are going to be planted along Ellis street north of Echo Bridge
6. There will be changes at the rte 9 intersection. Traffic lights are planned
to speed things during rush hour.
7. Another $60 from the Makers of the Mold publishing house; total $2686 so far.
Amazing.
8. President BY would like to have representatives at varous fairs like those in
the Hoghlands..Needham
9. A dead body was found in the Charles River near Moody Street
10. CRWA is seeking volunteers to help with the Run of the Charles
11. Jerry Riley says there will be an Upper Falls newsletter. contact him with
articles. We will send a link.
12. Jerry asks if we can generate power via the silk mill. Not easy legally, as
prvious owner ceded water rights to state. Getting back water rights would be
hard. Haynes management runs the Silk Mill. They are the people who generously
allowed us to have to party in one of their halls to celebrate the publication
of Makers of the Mold last year. Jerry has had no recen tmeetings. Mayor Warren
has expresssed interest. Federal funds available. Meeting of the principals may
happen.
13. Survvey work going on regarding alleged encroachments on the Needham side..
14. No news on the trees for the Needham side..
15. Cleanup will be on 4/21
Bumptiously Submitted,
John Mordes, Interim Secretary
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To be continued.
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Bonnie Pearson, Secretary
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Bonnie Pearson, Secretary
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Bonnie Pearson, Secretary
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Bonnie Pearson, Secretary
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Bonnie Pearson, Secretary
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To be continued.
Respectfully Submitted,
John Mordes, Secretary pro tempore
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To be continued.
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Bonnie Pearson, Secretary
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To be continued.
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Bonnie Pearson, Secretary
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