Conservation Commission seeks RFP for invasive-plant work; Sam Pratt moved to at‑large Andrews Community Forest Committee seat
The Conservation Commission proposed an RFP for invasive‑plant assessment and treatment on town-owned plots (Rivershore Preserve, Town Green) emphasizing volunteer-first approaches and transparency about herbicide use; the board also approved moving Sam Pratt from the RCC‑reserved seat to an at‑large ACFC chair seat to reduce perceived conflicts.
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Sam Pratt, representing the Conservation Commission, told the Select Board the commission plans to issue an RFP for contractors to assess and help treat invasive plants on several town plots (including the Rivershore Preserve and Town Green), noting certain areas are now “rife with a lot of non-native species” and that some projects are too large for volunteer-only approaches. The commission asked the board for guidance since Conservation Reserve Fund applications would require Select Board approval before funds are spent.
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