Description
Committee on Public Planting
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 (Hybrid)
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Join us in person at 147 Hampshire Street or virtually through Zoom
https://cambridgema.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WpBABH3MTOSNCQolYL5nHA
Meeting Agenda
1. Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, s.21(a)(1) to discuss “complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual,” specifically the Open Meeting Law Complaint of Charles Teague dated April 12, 2024, alleging violations of the Open Meeting Law by the Committee on Public Planting. (30 min)
2. Review of Meeting Minutes for April (5 min)
3. Updates from City Arborist (10 min)
- Spring tree planting, progress towards annual goals
- Update on tree well expansion, other sidewalk/road work
4. City events - Urban Forestry and CPP outreach (25 min)
- Arbor Week - update and feedback
- Biodiversity Day at Danehy Park - update and feedback
- Fresh Pond Day (June 22) - planning
- Other upcoming events - for this year or next (e.g., Cambridge River Festival - June 15, Cambridge Jazz Festival at Danehy Park - July 27-28)
5. Review draft letter supporting Municipal Reforestation Act (10 min)
6. Other business, plans for topics at June meeting and field trip options (July) (5 min)
7. Public comments (5 min)