Notes from Jan. 18 2010 Planning Meeting
Posted on January 30, 2010 · Filed under: Meeting Notes and Agendas
Attendees:
Lisa Lines, President
Mark Genest, Vice President
Keith Bernard, Secretary
Alex Landsman
Liz Llewellyn
Members of MayDOG met to discuss goals and potential plans to further the group mission for 2010 and beyond.
Notes:
Status of the proposed (former landfill site) Waltham St. ‘off-leash’ dog park.
- Lisa and Mark met with David Gavin, Maynard’s Board of Selectman Chairman in October 2009, for further clarification of the Board’s objections and ruling. Due to several legal issues, such as Land Closure Use Guidelines, and other concerns, the Town has minimal interest pursuing this issue for near future.
Working towards Maynard area off-leash dog park.
- MayDOG will explore alternatives for potential fenced or wooded site; public/private partnerships where MayDOG provides the oversight and maintenance of a designated or adopted area, such as 129 Parker Street location or Maynard/other local Conservation Commission land
Continue efforts to increase MayDOG’s community visibility and awareness.
- MayDOG-sponsored dog waste bags and dispenser(s) (possibly near the Assabet River Rail Trail (ARRT)?)
- Participation in local community events:
- Parades
- Maynard Town-Wide Clean-U
- MaynardFest
Workshop(s)
- Barking
- Agility (possibly at DOGS! Learning Center’s outdoor facility)
The next MayDOG meeting will focus on encouraging member involvement and input to further defining strategies to promote group’s mission and success.
- Brainstorming/Idea Generation: to generate ideas for short-term goals vs. long-term vision
- Alternative off-leash possibilities
- 129 Parker Street
- Other private land potential
- Conservation area potential
