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Bolton Heritage Farm Commission reviews maintenance, fundraising and farmers market plans
Summary
At its June 1, 2020 virtual meeting, the Bolton Heritage Farm Commission received updates on farm maintenance, reported a Heritage Farm account balance of about $39,500, discussed farmers market planning and outreach items, and noted pending grant and Eagle Scout project follow-ups.
The Bolton Heritage Farm Commission met virtually on June 1, 2020, with Chairman Arlene Fiano presiding. Commissioners discussed routine farm maintenance, fundraising, coordination for the 2020 farmers market and several pending outreach and grant-related items.
Chairman Arlene Fiano reported correspondence about two community outreach items: a resident asked to reschedule the town’s summer race series from its planned June 24 start to July, and Connecticut Preservation has launched a Creative Places barn photo contest with an August 24 submission deadline. Fiano asked that contest information be shared on the town website and on Everything Bolton so Heritage Farm images could be entered.
Building and Grounds Supervisor John Butrymovich said recent on‑farm work has included haying by Lenny last week, routine mowing, and treatment work by the contractor True Green. Beth Harney reported the Heritage Farm account balance is roughly $39,500.
On unfinished projects, Fiano said Josh Kelley is awaiting National Park Service funding for the W3R interpretive signage/capstone project and will notify the Commission when funds arrive. Commissioners also reported no new updates on student or school participation, the future use of the farmhouse, or the town’s tri‑centennial planning.
Rhea Klein said the Heritage Farm page on the town website has not been updated since March and that she will work to bring the page up to date. Regarding the Eagle Scout project, Fiano said she had not heard from Eddie Steele and that Kathy at town hall would check records to confirm whether Steele’s proposal had been approved by the Board of Selectmen.
Beth Harney said she has reviewed the vendor list from last year for the farmers market; Fiano proposed a small workshop to plan the market and noted the 300th Anniversary Committee may provide funding for printing and mailings.
On the survey and planning grant, the minutes say Josh Kelley emailed Sarah Nelson after the May meeting but that neither the Commission nor the Administrative Office has received a response. Rhea Klein will contact Kelley to coordinate follow-up emails asking Nelson for a proposal to include with the grant application.
Procedurally, Rhea Klein moved to accept the May 4, 2020 minutes with corrections; the motion was seconded by Ann Maulucci (the minutes do not record the final vote on that motion). Beth Harney later moved to adjourn; Rhea Klein seconded, the minutes report the motion passed, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:02 P.M.
The minutes were submitted by Board Clerk Corrine O’Brien. The document notes readers should consult subsequent minutes for approval or corrections.
