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CCAG members debate formal charter revision to consolidate local conservation committees
Summary
Members discussed formally combining CCAG, Open Space, Szegda Farm and the Hop River committee under one charter revision to centralize budgets and roles; Open Space expressed a preference to retain autonomy and chairs agreed to raise the proposal within their committees.
Nick Ferris said he prefers a formal charter revision to clarify roles and budget lines if CCAG absorbs Open Space, Szegda Farm and the Hop River committee. Members discussed options: a full charter revision versus a gentler integration where committees share resources while preserving autonomy. Open Space representatives indicated they prefer to retain their independence, while Jennie Glinzak said combining forces could increase capacity for projects.
The committee agreed chairs would take the proposal to their respective committees for discussion before next steps are pursued. Members noted that some subcommittees already operate informally under CCAG and that a formal change would require Board of Selectmen (BOS) involvement and likely outside process and time.
