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Conservation Commission — August 24, 2025
This was an entirely procedural and planning-focused workshop with no public attendance, no contentious items, and no evidence of internal board conflict.
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Meeting minutes approved
Minutes from the August 24, 2025 strategic planning workshop were approved on September 10, 2025
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00:00 Strategic Planning Workshop
The Conservation Commission conducted a four-hour strategic planning workshop to develop a comprehensive 10-year Strategic Plan. The plan is built around six core goals and was documented in an attached PowerPoint presentation.
Speakers: Jared Hardner
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No public comments were identified in this meeting.
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