Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts Joint Meeting – Dec. 12th, 2025

A Mission of Natural Resource-Based Economic Development, Forest Conservation, & Municipal Financial Sustainability

Agenda

1. Call to order, & Welcome – Board Chair Dicken Crane & Finance Chair Joe Nowak
2. Scope, timing and responsibilities of Agent contract:

o State contract funding – Ex. Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
o Overview of 3-year contract proposal accepted by EOEEA – New England Forestry Fd.
o Chart and timeline of active grants
o Questions and discussion re: Board priorities for next contract period

3. Scheduling January meetings re: Heritage Area study themes, Indigenous community outreach and interest by new towns
4. Any item(s) not anticipated within 48 hours
5. Public comment
6. Adjourn

This is a virtual meeting via Zoom. Members of the Board and public are welcome to attend.
Please email Agent Lisa Hayden to request a Zoom link at any time: lhayden@newenglandforestry.org