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Longtime committee member Steve Lawson resigns, will remain liaison to Minnechaug Land Trust
Summary
Steve Lawson submitted a resignation after expressing possible ineligibility due to residency; he told the committee he plans to stay on as a liaison to the Minnechaug Land Trust, and the committee asked Tracey Plantier to check residency rules.
Wilbraham — May 26, 2026
Steve Lawson, a member of the Wilbraham Open Space and Recreation Committee for 27 years, submitted a letter of resignation at the committee's May 26 meeting after noting he may no longer be legally eligible to serve because he is no longer a full‑time resident.
Lawson told the committee he intends to remain engaged as a liaison representing the Minnechaug Land Trust. Committee member Tracey Plantier said she will verify the legal requirements for committee membership related to residency and report back.
The minutes do not record a formal vote on the resignation or any board action to accept it; they note only that Lawson sent a resignation letter and plans to serve as a liaison. No replacement members were named. The committee adjourned at 7:00 PM for its annual hike to Whale Rock and scheduled the next meeting for June 30, 2026.
The committee did not take any additional personnel actions at the meeting.
