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Minot Forest Committee to Discuss Open Space Merger Recommendation
Minot Forest Committee will meet January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM with merging with Open Space and website corrections among the main items.
Date & Time
January 8, 2026 5:30 PM
Location
Town Hall
Agenda
View official agenda
Summary
The meeting is expected to focus on merging with Open Space and website corrections.
The leading agenda item is merging with Open Space. The Wareham Minot Forest Committee meets on January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM at Town Hall, according to the posted agenda.
The agenda includes the merging with Open Space as a policy item.
What matters most on the agenda
- The agenda includes the merging with Open Space as a policy item.Why it matters: it could change local rules, policy, or procedure.
- The agenda includes the website corrections as a policy item.Why it matters: it could change local rules, policy, or procedure.
- The agenda includes the trail improvements as an infrastructure-related item.Why it matters: it could affect local infrastructure or utility planning.
- Members could take formal action on the MINUTES PRIOR MEETINGS: REVIEW AND APPROVE – 11/13/25.Why it matters: it could lead to a formal decision or vote.
What is on the agenda
- MINUTES PRIOR MEETINGS: REVIEW AND APPROVE – 11/13/25
- DISCUSSION AND VOTE TO RESCIND ARTICLE 40 – 1951 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING – FORMING THE MINOT FOREST COMMITTEE
- RECOMMENDATION TO MERGE WITH OPEN SPACE
- UPDATES - TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS - Margie loop and connection trail to crooked river
- DISCUSSION ON CONDITION OF NEW WEB SITE – CORRECTIONS/ADDITIONS/CHANGES
The public can review the full official agenda for the complete list of items, attachments, and procedural details.
What Happens Next
The next step is the meeting itself: Minot Forest Committee is scheduled for January 8, 2026 5:30 PM. After that, the newsroom can compare the discussion, votes, and any posted minutes against the preview.
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