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Committee reports: film screening drew local attendance; barn-fire safety program scheduled
Summary
The environmental commission and related committees reported that a regenerative-farming film screening at the senior center drew about 65–70 attendees; a barn-fire safety and prevention program with live demonstration is scheduled at the county emergency services academy.
Committee members provided updates from associated advisory groups, including a well-attended film screening on regenerative farming and an upcoming barn-fire safety program.
A member said the February 5 screening at the senior center drew about 65 to 70 people and included three presenters who discussed regenerative farming practices at farms in Somerset and Morris counties. "We had 65 or 70 people there. 3 presenters at the end of the film talked about regenerative farming... We had good questions from the audience," the member said.
Separately, an agricultural/safety update noted a free barn-fire safety and prevention program in March at the Somerset County Emergency Services Academy. The program will include a live demonstration and requires preregistration; it is intended to teach farmers and barn owners prevention steps and response techniques.
Historic note: Committee members also shared local historical observations involving an early TV episode filmed on local roads and commentary on a local country store’s history; these were presented as community-interest items rather than formal agenda actions.
Ending: Committees encouraged members to attend the March safety program and noted the positive local turnout for the film screening.
