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ESC backs Christina Christodoulopoulos to present Cranberry Bog input; members raise beaver-management concerns and support electric mower pilot
Summary
At its Feb. 19 meeting the Environmental Sustainability Committee endorsed co‑chair Christina Christodoulopoulos reviewing Cranberry Bog talking points at a Conservation Commission hearing, noted concern that current beaver management is harmful, and discussed urging the Conservation Commission to consider buying an electric mower for DPW use.
Christina Christodoulopoulos, co‑chair of the Environmental Sustainability Committee, will present ESC’s draft input on the Cranberry Bog at the Conservation Commission meeting on Feb. 26. The committee reviewed Christina’s talking points and voted to support her attending and speaking on the item.
Keith Therrien said the current approach to beaver management is harmful to the environment, a concern the committee recorded during discussion. The committee did not adopt a formal policy at this meeting but agreed that Christina should review the draft input with ConsCom on behalf of ESC to ensure the committee’s concerns are on the record.
Members also discussed tools and techniques for mowing public land. The minutes record a committee discussion about asking the Conservation Commission to consider purchasing an electric mower for use by the Department of Public Works; Meghan (role not specified in the minutes) expressed openness to exploring that option. The ESC expressed support for pursuing the idea and for coordinating review with ConsCom.
The item will next appear at the Feb. 26 Conservation Commission meeting; ESC members indicated they will follow up after that meeting with any recommended next steps.
