Marshfield, Vermont

 
 
 
 

Stranahan Committee Meeting

 

SFSC Meeting Agenda

January 27, 2026


Time: 5:30-7:00 pm

Date:  1/27/26

Location: OSC (back meeting room where Selectboard meets) and virtual 

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Facilitator: Nancy

Present:

CC Rep:

Public:

Public Comment (5 minutes)

Agenda adjustment(s):

Agenda topics:

Approve November meeting minutes (5 minutes)


Thompson Road:  (5 minutes)

  • updates on culvert replacement, FEMA mitigation 


Trail signage:    (5 minutes)

  • Tiny Grant 2026 application to help pay for new signs: 

    • timeframe (due April 11)

    • CC will write support letter

    • who will write and submit grant application?


SFSC openings:  (5 minutes)


General trail and parking lot updates  (10 minutes)


2026 Rec Trails Program grant application (deadline Feb. 1):  (10 minutes)

  • timeframe for review

  • summarize workplan and budget submitted

  • any last edits?


2026 project priorities (20 minutes)

  • Committee brainstorm


Sap tubing at HH Entrance - (5 minutes)

  • who will contact owners to request clean-up?



Community engagement (10 minutes)

  •  brainstorm ideas, including:

    • additional guided tours/hikes? 

    • create Trail stewards? 

    • System for users to report blowdowns or trail damage? 

    • social media - reinvigorate Stranahan FB page?

    • other ideas?



SFSC Display - (20 minutes)

  • review and choose pictures uploaded to SFSC photo folder

  • plan to complete updating for Town Meeting


Star gazing in the Moon field - George Springston is interested - possible date and next steps? (5 min)


Other business?


Confirm Feb, March and April meeting dates, and facilitator for March and April - (Nancy away March and April)