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The commission also received a letter of interest from Cindy Barber and members circulated the letter at the meeting. The chair said he would forward Barber’s interest to the Board of Selectmen for consideration. Members noted they expect another vacancy when Commissioner Kelly relocates and discussed the need for alternates.

The chair said paperwork for Mr. Van LaHolven would be made available after the Board of Selectmen’s appointment and that he would be sworn in afterward. The commission agreed to gather contact information to ensure the new member receives meeting notices and materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lakeville Agricultural Commission, 7/9/18 ARCHIVE","oneSentenceSummary","The commission learned that Mr. Van LaHolven will be appointed by the Board of Selectmen on the 12th and that Cindy Barber submitted a letter of interest; the commission will pass Barber’s application to the Board of Selectmen for appointment consideration.","taxTitle","Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts","taxId",58187,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6589284,"Board of Health investigated cranberry aerial fertilizer concerns; commission plans public education",97,1148000,1245000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5613704-da82a9ed2c7e878e4a9e8b059f1b5d8c&start=1148&end=1245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5613704-da82a9ed2c7e878e4a9e8b059f1b5d8c/thumbnail_1148000.jpg","/articles/6589284/Massachusetts/Board-of-Health-investigated-cranberry-aerial-fertilizer-concerns-commission-plans-public-education","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589284-d74e6c38993b55cf6688734e33dbf5a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896919&Signature=jfZO5zeW6Z9jsWKjVwPh8w5hHvJ0-WVf4pC8Wp-1mn~NUw~Z6kQAwE3dMUsFqBkSqddf59eeflPoyVubT~AmdQdhP3zlPt9vh96OTNrZBe5Xd1EGSiB3VSTyMeCzZe9Xv1~G1F~ejZpRIcYiQnRd3tWEeF6v0bD4Xxp00NITe8MhuWc9K1YVwLcg57n4p5KiUes8hxYggYbuzKgC3RtptJJoaBGKdQ~yRh4N0py-0sR~mJa1ihunF-iX4B~DBsmmQdjMcl0~MW1iMxFhJU7E9b6EjI96ifVZnGiVYzPJtL2ckFiAR9gftPj1TE2nL0tbUTui-7BHUlKpJWyrVNimJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The commission reported that the Board of Health received a complaint from a Route 79 neighbor about helicopter application of materials at a local cranberry bog owned by Doug Johnson. A commission member said he contacted a local expert and confirmed the application was a mid‑bloom fertilizer, not an aerial pesticide spray.

Kevin, identified in the meeting as the Board of Health agent, checked the concern and discussed cranberry production practices with the commission. The commission member who had heard the complaint said he offered to meet with the resident raising concerns and that the resident expressed satisfaction with the Board of Health follow‑up.

Members discussed producing educational materials for residents explaining common cranberry production activities — including irrigation pumps, helicopter operations for granular fertilizer, and licensed applicator practices — and suggested posting information on the commission’s webpage or recording a talk for Lake Cam to run seasonally. The commission noted that most pesticide applications in the area are delivered through irrigation systems by licensed applicators and that helicopter use in the town has generally been for granular mid‑bloom fertilizer.

Separately, members reported a shortfall of interest in harvesting a 40‑acre field at Betty’s Neck after the prior harvester declined; social media outreach reached about 1,200 people but produced no takers. The commission said the town’s Selectmen office (Lorraine Carboni handling inquiries) would continue to accept inquiries for a longer‑term arrangement to manage the parcel.","Commission members reported a Board of Health inquiry about aerial applications at a local cranberry bog and agreed to support outreach explaining cranberry practices and seasonal causes of noise from pumps and helicopters.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6589288,"Lakeville Agricultural Commission to draft 'right to farm' language and consult selectmen, board of health",149,896000,1045000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5613704-da82a9ed2c7e878e4a9e8b059f1b5d8c&start=896&end=1045","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5613704-da82a9ed2c7e878e4a9e8b059f1b5d8c/thumbnail_896000.jpg","/articles/6589288/Massachusetts/Lakeville-Agricultural-Commission-to-draft-right-to-farm-language-and-consult-selectmen-board-of-health","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589288-eb6d7b0b17aed8cf8ce14a2d5f553c8c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896919&Signature=Ik7x~YAJCHyvFZRvb2TPobgrE2YnlMTHm8nFt-j7Amvic7RidPybhdfDl3i6atkv5ded6YdkwxMF1oj-gDc54bt2Ny8uyHEl7Tlnsp~ijFL1v-1hAsBUokAl55kk~F4DsDTUynkjrestlwf7ftJavDlen2g1lkUdrZsbX6~-t~E408hfYtctirpcX7GkeoIL2S41Vb7jFpkI~jPAJTY~J1ifKep7oYJT3al3g8h2DZ6jE-SmiLRzawnq4-~w1OlHorSk0Z6yLAbHZx0RMqaqEZwehTVM4OlGbhMAfWLW83C-naV7Rsum-FaiNPNo0rJcAOCLLjsTk0q1AI40U6PBPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeville Agricultural Commission agreed to resume work on a local right‑to‑farm statement and to seek input from the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Health before finalizing any language.

Commissioners discussed whether to adopt the state law language as written or to adjust it with local additions. One member cautioned that repeatedly changing the language had previously stalled progress, and members said they did not want local edits to reintroduce complications. The group agreed to prepare two draft approaches: one directly adopting state language and another that would include additional options such as signage at town lines or a realtor disclosure form for property buyers.

The commission directed a member to draft email copies of the proposals and forward the drafts to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Health for comment. Members said they would review the drafts at the next commission meeting.","Commission agreed to draft versions of a local 'right to farm' statement — one matching state language and another adding options such as signage or realtor disclosure forms — and to send drafts to the Board of Selectmen and Board of Health for input.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6589293,"Lakeville Agricultural Commission approves fall screening of documentary ‘Forgotten Farms’",345,170000,515000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5613704-da82a9ed2c7e878e4a9e8b059f1b5d8c&start=170&end=515","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5613704-da82a9ed2c7e878e4a9e8b059f1b5d8c/thumbnail_170000.jpg","/articles/6589293/Massachusetts/Lakeville-Agricultural-Commission-approves-fall-screening-of-documentary-Forgotten-Farms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6589293-98bf2bfebfe41344a6052577882ef090/orig.mp4?Expires=1770896919&Signature=UzqWWXX6ijX~sWoR8du2a~bXppU07TltedSeCwxwCp3sTFmX8zYF96tgKrn-pLB6hKcMbuh9xA-ePUGn0cs1OId9PtSPDwuXKkqR2IWB4L-qnYVOhCCFpUMubg~QLnOMtHvzu8SU4o-vG85EroePKZ6HxK8zBst3zxj499~PSqiATGdGynnX-SJClvOYbRq26Flm03SOJTE2XlnmCR6saZgJHSrtzrFH1C0VSNEgF6N08zONZgicFlCq4fJyrTyHF9sbyrlyluqigonS47YUF6iY5xpHVTaBLpNuiymG2diNDlclIqiJIqCA-IZ5delYdFaHjhbLtDd41ohi0zuF0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeville Agricultural Commission voted to pursue a community screening of the independent film Forgotten Farms in the fall and agreed to explore venues and small donations or sponsorships to cover a $250 licensing fee.

The vote came after a commission member said Nancy Kitchen had contacted the film’s producer and that the producer “will help organize and promote a viewing” if the commission elected to host it. The proposer said she would place a donation bucket at the event and, if necessary, personally cover the cost.

Commission members discussed potential venues including the senior center and the library gallery, noted room capacities (about 100 with tables, up to roughly 150 without), and agreed to seek a larger screen than the portable device used at a prior event. One member suggested reaching out to local businesses for sponsorship. The motion to pursue the showing was made and seconded; members voted in favor with no recorded opposition.

At the same time, commissioners discussed other fall-event possibilities and the farmers market. They reiterated that the farmers market could not be held this year and considered cooperating with the town’s fall festival or organizing other educational programming instead.

The commission also briefly reviewed outstanding 4‑H approvals: a member said she had sent follow-up emails about approvals for Nancy Kitchen and Christina Gillum and that only one 4‑H applicant had been cleared so far. Members discussed contacting Valerie, who was described as “the one that’s in charge of the 4‑H Wells clubs in Plymouth County,” to resolve outstanding CORI and approval paperwork.

The commission said it will follow up on venue availability, seek modest funding or sponsorships, and revisit specific event planning at a future meeting.","The commission voted to host a community screening of the independent film Forgotten Farms in the fall, agreed to seek venues and funding options, and discussed related fall-event planning including farmers market challenges and 4‑H paperwork delays.","actionData","errors"]

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