Nashawannuck Pond Committee
Regular MeetingEasthampton, MA · September 21, 2022
Minutes
Meeting 9/21/2022 call to order by Beth Tiffany 5:40PM
Roll call:, Beth Tiffany, Marylou Dodge, Elaine Wood
Guests: Hillary Ballante
Guest speak time - no comment
Meeting minutes from 8/31/2022 motion to approve Elaine Wood and second by MaryLou Dodge , all in
favor Yes,
● Barley Straw Project - Next step is to remove Barley bags, yet to be determined when - Paul could not
attend this meeting but he emailed info
● Solitude treated the pond 7/26 for nuisance weeds - Mayor signed off last week per Gary. Invoice
from Gary for $2150 all work pertaining to herbicide treatment. Waiting for invoice from Solitude.
● Open meeting law training has been completed by Beth, Amy & Elaine, Marylou Kisha so far.
A reminder for Paul. Have to fill out form when done and send to Barbara Labombard
● Bonnie McCloud resigned per email Lindsi Mailler 9/20. We now have an open position on the
committee. Hillary will apply. Kisha is planning on resigning.
● Beth learning how to do the newsletter, graphics for posters, www. & Timely for Winterfest - &
FB. Beth worked with Kisha on how to do newsletter and www a bit, need to practice.
Winterfest
● Have to start to vet with the sponsorship list - Amy & Beth - please anyone to add to it.
● We need to think of a theme - it’s 10 years. Ideas, ten years, a decade; WinTENfest,
Decadence, Decorate for a Decade, Donate for a Decade, Decade theme party
● Someone has to learn how to do the Timely APP for Winterfest
● Beth got in touch with Erin at Keystone and we are good to go OK for West and East, we are
responsible for labor costs, so setup, breakdown & staffing - get back to her and ask about
this- Beth. we have Boylston Room west for gala and East room for events - perhaps the
Magic show, dance etc ..everyone to think on activities
● In May - checked on Gala until 2023 Winterfest - Beth to checked with the band, Boylston
Rooms & meyers.
Erin to check with James & Kelley about hallway for vendors. 9/12/22- Beth spoke with
James at Keystone 9/21/2022, he said we are good to go.- Beth to follow up
● Elaine to check with Silver Spoon on Hot choc at 50 Payson ave. 11 - 3.
● Boni at Wedgeworks said last year to let her know how to have the businesses involved. Beth
will manage this.
● Should we see about utilizing City Space?
Next meetings @ 5:30 10/19, 11/30, 12/28
Meeting Adjourned 6:30
Agenda
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
OFFICE OF THE EASTHAMPTON CITY CLERK
TIME STAMP
BOARD/COMMITTEE: Nashawannuck Pond Committee
Wednesday, September 21st
DATE: 2022 TIME: 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION & ROOM: IN PERSON – 50 Payson Ave., Conference Room B (Basement)
Clerk or board member: Elaine Wood, Board Member
LIST OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED
(or agenda may be attached)
Call to Order- Paul Nowak, Chair
Approval of Minutes
Public Speak Time
Old Business:
Cyanobacteria/water quality monitoring/ Barley Straw: Beth/Paul
WinterFest 2023
Open meeting law training
New Business:
Get email alerts for Easthampton
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.