Westwoods Trails Meeting
June 20, 2002
Karen Klugman's Home: 918 Dunk Rock Rd

Chair: Paul Proulx.
Meeting began: 8:40 after pot luck dinner. Thanks Karen!
Attendance: Unfortunately attendance was not collected. We will clarify list at next meeting.

Approval/correction of Minutes: None, minutes approved.

Resignations/New Members/Member News: No new members.

Correspondance: Paul recived a phone call from an arborist, Chris Herold. He wishes to run a program at Westwoods regarding volunteerism and planting trees. Susan Kukle will talk with GLCT about the fundraising part of his program. 457-6914 Chris Herold.

GLCT Report: None

Trail Reports:
-Paul reports cutting on white circle trail is progressing. 25 trees were cut on northern part. During the summer months, the south part will be focused upon. David Scarpace cannot help Paul because of other responsibilities.
-Large tree on green rectangle was taken down by Peter Johnson. Green rectangle is now 100% cleared. Paul knows a Boy Scout who might be willing to clean up the debris left on green rectangle trail.
-Red tape was left on the yellow triangle trail. Allegedly by some bike shop. Paul will ask Clinton Bike Shop is they know anything about this.
-Nature Trail is in need of blazing.
Eastwoods: Sally Richards reports she discovered a path connecting East Bearhouse Hill Rd to Nut Plains. However, the path crosses Goss property. She recommends GLCT write Goss a letter. Sally says George Goss wishes to clear up vernal pool situation before any paths are formalized on Goss property. Work Parties: Nothing official during the two summer months vacation.

Old Business:
-Status of Trail Re-Opening - Paul discussed overall trail plan and distributed a color-coded map. The colors marked on the map in blue have already been opened. All the green colors on the map have just recently been opened (ie: Nature Trail). The next target over the summer months will be the white rectangle and white circle. These trails will be open next. Orange circle (south of power lines) will be the next in line. Sally Richards recommended that the red square and red diamond be planned next. The committee agreed and added them to the overall plan. A path from Three Mile Course entrance to blue circle, by the way of red diamond and red square, will be planned.

New Business:
-Karen Klugman stressed the importance of recruiting new members. She recommended the committee pass out pamphlets at the Guilford Day parade in September.
-The idea of posting the status of the trail clearing onto some website was discussed. Paul will ask Bill Johnson if anything exist today.
-Nature Trail needs to be blazed.
-A clean-up day should be planned for Nut Plains sometime in the fall time. Bob Handschumacher and Susan Kukle cleaned up a little and placed sign at entrance.

Next Meeting: Sept 16 is next meeting. Guilford Parade Day is Sept 21, 9:00 am Saturday!
Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned approximately 9:30 pm
Recording Secretary - Joseph Ortoleva