Chairman Bob Leone called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Board members present were Andy Abello, Jo Cameron, Bob Leone, Deborah Sondergaard and David Tonry. Also present were Janet Blevins, Barry Hathorne and Betty Twarog. There was no public input.

Jo reported there had been no progress on the Lallis property lien. She will check after Thanksgiving to see if the lien has been lifted; it is slated to expire on November 18.

1. River~Link Press Conference:
   Bob Leone reported on the ribbon cutting ceremony for the River~Link trail with the governor in attendance.
2. Adjacent Landowner Question:
   Bob Leone reported that a forester on behalf of an abutter of the preserve had asked if he could skid logs from a forestry operation across the Schmid preserve trails to Old County Road. Bob had advised the abutter that it was highly unlikely that the Selectmen would give approval, as it was not in the best interests of the preserve. He indicated to the owner that Steve Huffnagel of the DRA might contact her regarding purchase of her land for River~Link. He said the Management Plan indicates that the Town cannot permit a use that has a negative impact on the overall resources of the Preserve or a negative impact on an individual resource of the Preserve. He recommended that the request not be approved, although the ultimate decision would be left to the Selectmen.

1. Dan McAuley follow-up:
   Andy Abello said Dan's visit had been delayed by an injury, but he planned to visit the preserve on November 19th to survey possibilities for increasing the woodcock habitat. Anyone wishing to accompany him should contact Andy Abello.
2. Mowing:
   Mowing has been completed for the year and the bill has been given to the Selectmen. Funds have been applied for from the Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program
3. Annual Newsletter:
   Andy Abello gave a rough draft of the newsletter to Board members and will email a copy of the final draft for proofing. Bob Leone will submit an article on summer maintenance.

1. Work Trip:
   Bob Leone said there had been a work session on November 4, cutting a section of the River~Link trail. A work trip to cut another section of the River~Link trail was scheduled for Sunday, December 2. Volunteers will meet at Town Hall at 9 a.m.

A moonlight walk will be scheduled in January.

In response to David Tonry's question, Bob Leone said the gates to the preserve have been kept closed again this year during hunting season. Jim Beam had advised that most hunters would probably be in favor of keeping the gates closed as hunters could tell by the number of trucks parked at the entrance how many hunters were in the preserve.

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The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.