Brookfield Conservation Commission held a field walk in the Town Preserve with Carroll County Forester Wendy Scribner for guidance on forest management. Vice Chair Faith Buell led the September 17 walk with members Leah Gage and Jenn McKown.
Brookfield Conservation Commission began planning a water protection ordinance with external expert guidance. Chair Frank Frazier contacted GraniteStateWater.org, a Plymouth-based nonprofit, and received a boilerplate ordinance framework.
Conservation Commission bids out overgrown preserve entrance work. Chair Frank Frazier reported that the Cottle Hill Road entrance to the Preserve has become too overgrown to navigate, with unclear trail delineation now that the Hackett Site was featured in the New Hampshire Preservation Society's
Brookfield Conservation Commission approves minutes, authorizes preserve survey. The commission unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and discussed concerns that September mowing of the preserve's historic area may be too early for nesting birds, tasking Chair Frank Frazier to consult with the
Brookfield Conservation Commission appoints new voting member, pursues lakefront option. The commission unanimously appointed Jen McKown as a full voting member and Jeremy Marcotte as an alternate member. Commissioners voted to authorize the Select Board to express the town's interest in purchasing
Brookfield plans interpretive signage and preservation work for the historic Hackett site. Commission Chair Frank Frazier will create eight interpretive signs marking historic features including outhouse pits, wells, and rock discard piles at the site, using three-inch letters in state park font.
Brookfield Conservation Commission organizes April 18 Earth Week cleanup event. Chair Frank Frazier directed the commission to coordinate with the Selectmen to request free trash disposal from Wakefield, as in past years, and to partner with the Agricultural Commission on a companion seed swap.
Brookfield Conservation Commission will help Planning Board draft new water extraction ordinance in 2026. Chair Frank Frazier reported the Master Plan is nearing completion. The commission heard a presentation from applicant Luke Hurley on a wetlands application for a Camp Road property that would
Brookfield Conservation Commission approves annual report, nominates resident as alternate member. The Brookfield Conservation Commission unanimously approved its 2025 annual report and unanimously nominated resident Jen McGown as an alternate member with a term ending in 2029, pending Selectmen
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