Natural Resources Adv Commission (RM A)

NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

January 8, 2026 at 6 PM

Town Hall, 2198 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631

 

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● This meeting will be conducted in person at the time and location identified above. 

● As a courtesy only, meeting access is provided to the public by remote options. The meeting or hearing will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast unless it is a fully remote meeting. 

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● Agenda items may be taken out of order at the Chair’s discretion. 

 

 

1. Call to Order

2. Declaration of a Quorum

3. Recording Statement: As required by the Open Meeting Law we are informing you the Town will be video and audio recording, as well as broadcasting, this public meeting. If anyone else intends to video or audio record this meeting, they are required to inform the Chair.

4. Public Announcements and Comment: Members of the public may address the Natural Resources Advisory Commission on matters not on the meeting’s agenda for a maximum of 3-5 minutes at the Chair’s discretion. The Commission cannot reply to statements made or answer questions raised during public comment but may add items presented to a future agenda.

5. Agenda Items:

a. APCC 2025 State of the Waters (RE, KCP)

b. Ponds Management Plan (KCP)

i. Section 4.0 Ponds Threat Assessment

6. Approval of Minutes:

a. December 11, 2025

7. Reports

8. Matters not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair

9. Topics for Upcoming Meetings

a. Pond Survey Report

b. Orenda Wildlife Land Trust

c. Three Town Coastal Database Launch

d. Deer Population Management

10. Informational Items:

a. Carlson, R. E. (2007). Estimating trophic state. Lakeline, 27(1), 25-28. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert-Carlson-2/publication/263042...

b. Drones provide precise deer count, justifying Massachusetts park hunt https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/12/26/drones-provide-precise-deer-coun...

11. Next Meetings: February 12, 2026

                         March 12, 2026

12. Adjournment