Town of Sandwich New Hampshire

SANDWICH AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION

Town Meeting 2010 brought the approval to create the town’s first Agricultural Commission.

The first regular meeting of the commission was held on May 20, 2010 with all members in attendance. We quickly got to business on deciding how this group would meet the agricultural needs of the town and how to best promote our mission:

“To protect and sustain the rural, agricultural character and history of the town as outlined in the current master plan. Be a public voice for the town of Sandwich agricultural community. To encourage and advocate for educational programs, initiatives, policies, and practices that are related to the enhancement of the rural, agricultural, historical, and future impact of such within the town of Sandwich. To advise individuals, town boards and commissions on issues related to agriculture and land use policy. To facilitate, where possible, clarification and unification of conflicting policies and practices that effect the rural and agricultural character within the Town of Sandwich. “

A couple of items we have been actively working on are plans to establish a town wide composting site, an idea that came to us through various members of our community. We are also working to establish a town resource guide for agricultural folks seeking contacts or information related to their field of expertise, a kind of “who, what and where” guide. We are also seeking to partner with, and support the Sandwich Fair Association in its endeavors to maintain and enhance the agricultural aspects of the fair.

There are many ideas that the commission seeks to explore. We welcome public input.

Meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 7:00PM in Town Hall. We encourage the members of our community to attend and share thoughts and suggestions on how the Agricultural Commission can best serve your needs.

**During the summer and early fall months, the Agricultural Commission meetings will take place at the newly renovated Grange Hall on Maple Street.

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Members:

Robert Butcher, Chairman

Holly Cook, Secretary

Jennifer Martel

Betty Alcock

Virginia Heard

Alternates:

Caroline Snyder

Roy P. Russell