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Pond Property Planning Committee Meeting Agenda
2198 Main Street
March 29, 2023 at 4:00 PM
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the members of the public body will attend the meeting in person and members of the public are welcome to attend in
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meeting, may do so by accessing the meeting remotely, as noted above. Additionally, the meeting will be broadcast live,
in real time, via Live broadcast (Brewster Government TV Channel 18), Livestream (livestream.brewster-
ma.gov), or Video recording (tv.brewster-ma.gov).
Members:
Cindy Bingham,
Select Board
Kari Hoffmann,
Select Board
Elizabeth Taylor,
Open Space
Tim Hackert,
Housing Trust
Cynthia Baran, Vice
Chair- Water
Commissioners
Chris Williams, Nat.
Resources Comm.
Al Ryone,
Recreation
Commission
Chair Doug
Wilcock, At Large
Jan Crocker, At
Large
Steve Ferris, Clerk
At Large
Katie Gregoire, At
Large
Town Staff:
Assistant Town
Manager
Donna Kalinick
1.Call to Order
2.Declaration of a Quorum
3.Meeting Participation Statement
4.Recording Statement
5.Public Announcements and Comment: Members of the public may address the Pond Property
Committee on matters not on the meeting’s agenda for a maximum 3-5 minutes at the Chair’s discretion. Under the
Open Meeting Law, the Pond Property Committee is unable to reply but may add items presented to a future
agenda.
6.Reed Hilderbrand Consulting Team Presentation of Discovery Findings & Analysis
7.Pond Property Video Roll Out & Discussion of plan for Video Distribution
8. Short Term Uses of Property Updates
a. Possible vote to proceed with designer for temporary/ pop-up/ traveling signs as
well as update on request to place a building side sign at Bay Parcel.
b. Guided walk working group report update.
c. Update on Spring Recreation Programs
9. Discussion and vote to send Thank you letters for work on video
10. FYIs
11. Approval of Minutes from March 1, 2023
14. Matters Not Reasonably Anticipated by the Chair
15. Next Meeting: May 3, 2023 at 4:00PM in person
16.Adjournment
Date Posted:Date Revised:Received by Town Clerk:
03/24/2023
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Donna Kalinick
From:Kari Hoffmann
Sent:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:16 AM
To:Doug Wilcock- PPPC; Donna Kalinick
Cc:Katie Gregoire; Jan Crocker
Subject:Introducing the Pond Property
Please share with the group if you can. The video was well received at the Select Board meeting last
night. There were applause from a large audience in attendance. Thank you, Doug, for your introduction and
leadership. Thanks again to everyone on the PPPC, especially Katie.
Members should reserve comments until our next meeting on March 29 at 4PM.
https://www.brewster-ma.gov/home/news/new-video-sea-camps-pond-property-released
Thanks!
Kari
Kari S. Hoffmann
Brewster Select Board
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MARCH 20, 2022
New Video of Sea Camps Pond Property Released
Monday, March 20, 2023 (Brewster, MA) – The Pond Property Planning Committee (PPPC) is excited to announce the
release of its video, “Introducing the Pond Property”. “It is appropriate that the first showing should be to the Brewster
Select Board, as it was their foresight and persistence that got us to where we are today,” stated Doug Wilcock, Chair of
the Pond Property Planning Committee (PPPC).
The Pond Property Planning Committee (PPPC) has met monthly since April 2022, and has been discussing opportunities
for future public access to the property. Currently, no formal parking exists at this location. In order to educate the
Brewster community about the property while safe and appropriate access is being determined, the PPPC created the
aforementioned video, which provides a virtual tour of the beautiful 66-acre parcel from Route 137 to the shores of
Long Pond. Those interested can view the video on the Town website at www.brewster-ma.gov.
The Brewster Recreation Department, in partnership with Mass Audubon, will be offering kayak tours to the shore of the
Pond Property on June 3, 2023 (rain date June 4). Space is limited and registration is required. Please go to the
Brewster Recreation Department page for more information. Additional low-impact activities are being planned.
Early in 2022, the Brewster Select Board created two new advisory committees, each consisting of 11 Brewster residents
with diverse backgrounds. These committees are responsible for identifying existing conditions; developing short-term
public access plans; assembling a public engagement strategy to ensure broad community input; identifying and
evaluating potential partner organizations; and developing comprehensive plans for Town Meeting consideration. The
Town also hired a landscape architecture firm, Reed Hilderbrand, in November 2022 to provide expert support and
design guidance to the committees as future uses of the properties are planned.
Both the Pond Property and Bay Property Planning Committees look forward to public engagement workshops in Spring
2023. Residents are encouraged to submit comments or questions about the Pond Property to PPPC@brewster-ma.gov
and the Bay Property to BPPC@brewster-ma.gov.
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Donna Kalinick
From:Chris Williams <crwilliams1212@gmail.com>
Sent:Thursday, March 16, 2023 5:01 PM
To:Doug
Cc:Cindy Baran; Donna Kalinick
Subject:Re: temporary sign: professional design?
'sounds good, Doug, thanks!
I do think the easel poster will work for Conservation Day and other events. Hal told me when we met a while back,
that's how they did posters for the visioning process at pop-up displays at events around town. The wind could be a
factor but we can cope with that.
I'd hate to call a meeting just for this so I hope it can be squeezed onto the agenda.
I appreciate your support!
On Thu, Mar 16, 2023 at 2:07 PM Doug <dougw_96@comcast.net> wrote:
Chris- I am with you 100% on this. What you’re proposing sounds just like the ticket and if we get a vote on 3/29 we
will be in good shape to have signs ready for the first forum, for town meeting, and for the start of the summer
season. Everything you are suggesting here sounds like it will set us up nicely. Will the modified tabletop design be
suitable for events like Conservation Day and the like?
I will cc Cyndi and Donna so that they are aware that we want this on the agenda for 3/29. If we can’t squeeze it in that
day I think we should plan on a meeting mid-April to get that moving.
Chris, thank you for all your work on this. You have really carried this project forward. If I can be any help with any
aspect of this, please give me a call.
Regards,
Doug
> On Mar 16, 2023, at 10:32 AM, Chris Williams <crwilliams1212@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Good morning, Doug!
>
> As mentioned in Kari's e-mail, she suggested considering hiring a local professional to assist us with creating an
exhibit that will look really good and catch better attention. Since we're re-doing it anyway, I do not have any problem
with this. The cost would be around $250. When I met with Kari on Tuesday, we checked with Donna concerning the
budget and there were no issues going this route. If we do, the designer would take our texts, photos, and maps, then
add the new catchy title, QR code, town seal, and committee ID, all laid out in an attractive fashion. Then I'd take the
design to Staples for printing on vinyl, similar to the first version.
>
> We also discussed pivoting from the homemade three panel tabletop design for the traveling exhibits to more of a
poster of the same design as the temp sign above, on an easel display. This would be easy to create, another Staples
printing job, including mounting on foam core. It would also be easier to move around to different venues and not
require a table. The town already has easels available. For an example of this type of exhibit, see the BCT map displayed
on an easel in town hall outside of the meeting rooms.
>
> I know we have a busy meeting coming up but I'd like to add this additional discussion to the agenda and get a vote
on it so we can proceed in a timely fashion. It doesn't seem like it would generate a lot of discussion.....
>
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> Please let me know your thoughts.
>
> Thanks!
> Chris
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Donna Kalinick
From:Kari Hoffmann
Sent:Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:38 PM
To:Doug Wilcock
Cc:Donna Kalinick; Chris Williams
Subject:Information regarding designer
Hi,
I wanted to share some information regarding the proposed designer for the poster. I didn't know if we
needed to add this to the packet so our members had information on her background and
experience. Carolyn Reardon-Neuman is a Brewster resident and excited about the Sea Camps purchase and
possibilities.
Her website is:
https://wildcatdesign757955824.wordpress.com/
Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Kari
Kari S. Hoffmann
Brewster Select Board
Town of Brewster
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
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Donna Kalinick
From:Amy <amy@brewsterconservationtrust.org>
Sent:Monday, March 13, 2023 4:12 PM
To:Erika Mawn
Cc:Peter Lombardi; Donna Kalinick; 'Doug'; Tino Kamarck
Subject:Changing BCT Representative on the PPPC
Attachments:BCT Representatives_Kamarck.pdf
Hello Erika,
We would like to change the official BCT Representa ve on the Pond Property Planning Commi ee. I
respec ully request that the a ached le er be shared with the Select Board at their next available mee ng. I
am following steps similar to the last me we made a switch in representa on, including no fying the Chair of
the Commi ee, but please let me know if I should direct this to anyone else.
Thank you,
Amy
Amy Henderson
Executive Director
Brewster Conservation Trust
36 Red Top Road
Brewster, MA 02631
Office: 508-694-6720
amy@brewsterconservationtrust.org
www.brewsterconservationtrust.org
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13 March 2023
Mr. David Whitney, Chair
Town of Brewster Select Board
2198 Main Street
Brewster, MA 02631
Dear Mr. Whitney:
The intent of this letter is to notify the Town of Brewster Select Board that the Brewster Conservation
Trust’s Pond Property Planning Committee (PPPC) representative, Seamus Woods has requested to step
down from the committee. As such, the Board of Trustees of the Brewster Conservation Trust have
appointed Tino Kamarck to represent the Trust as the new non-voting representative on the PPCC. For
PPCC communication purposes only here is Tino’s contact information:
Martin (Tino) Kamarck
292 Wauquanesit Drive
Brewster, MA 02631
Cell: 917-520-9048
tino@brewsterconservationtrust.org
In addition, I will continue to serve as Alternate Representatives, to substitute for the designated
representative if he is unable to attend a meeting.
Please let me know if you need any additional information. On behalf of the Trust, thank you again for
the opportunity to participate in this exciting process.
Respectfully,
Amy Henderson
Executive Director
Cc: Peter Lombardi
Donna Kalinick
Doug Wilcock, PPPC Chair
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Donna Kalinick
From:Donna Kalinick
Sent:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:26 AM
To:Elaine Masterson; Pond Parcel Planning
Cc:Michael Gradone
Subject:RE: Kayak Tour
Hi Elaine, the registration is not open yet. It will be on the Recreation Dept. website shortly. I am including Mike
Gradone, our Recreation Director. Thanks, Donna
Donna J. Kalinick
Assistant Town Manager
Town of Brewster
508-896-3701 X1100
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visit our website at www.brewster-ma.gov.
From: Elaine Masterson <elainemasterson@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:15 AM
To: Pond Parcel Planning <pppc@brewster-ma.gov>
Subject: Kayak Tour
Hello I was looking for the link to register for the kayak tour. Is it available yet to register?
thanks Elaine
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Donna Kalinick
From:Donna Kalinick
Sent:Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:13 AM
To:Marjorie Freiman; Pond Parcel Planning
Subject:RE: Public access to the pond properties for hiking?
Hi Marjorie, thank you for the email. The parcel is not currently open for public use. We will be sponsoring some guided
walks soon. I will send you that information when it becomes available. Best, Donna
Donna J. Kalinick
Assistant Town Manager
Town of Brewster
508-896-3701 X1100
Town Offices are currently open Mon-Thursday, 8:30am to 4pm and Fridays by appointment. For further details, please
visit our website at www.brewster-ma.gov.
From: Marjorie Freiman <mrfblue26@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 11:05 AM
To: Pond Parcel Planning <pppc@brewster-ma.gov>
Subject: Public access to the pond properties for hiking?
Hello,
I just watched the video of the properties and they are beautiful! Is the public allowed to hike on the property now?
Thank you,
Marjorie Freiman
232 Griffiths Pond Rd
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Donna Kalinick
From:Kelsey Ellis <kelsey@blt.org>
Sent:Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:54 PM
To:Donna Kalinick; Pond Parcel Planning
Subject:RE: Video Production
Thank you, Donna! I appreciate your speedy and detailed response. More importantly, I really appreciate the thought,
planning, discussion and communication the town, committee and volunteers have put into the two properties.
Thanks again,
Kelsey
From: Donna Kalinick <dkalinick@brewster-ma.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:48 PM
To: Kelsey Ellis <kelsey@blt.org>; Pond Parcel Planning <pppc@brewster-ma.gov>
Subject: RE: Video Production
Hi Kelsey, thank you for your email. After the Town bought the former CCSC properties, we established two planning
committees to assist with the comprehensive planning process and we hired a consultant, Reed Hilderbrand. RH has
been working on discovery and will be providing those reports to the committees in the next few meetings. We will then
embark on the community outreach portion of the process to determine future uses. For the pond, when we purchased,
we received pledges from MA Audubon and Brewster Conservation Trust with the understanding that a majority of the
property, at least 50% would be preserved through a CR. The rest of the property could be used for recreation, housing,
and general municipal use. The property is currently not open due to constraints on parking and access which is why the
committee decided to do the video. The Bay property has been very visible to the public due to location and the opening
of the beach last summer and the pool this summer. One of our committee members is a producer and worked on the
video as a volunteer. We also had several other committee members assist as well as some residents who volunteered
their time and did drone footage. I will share this email with the volunteer producer, and she can reach out to you
directly. Thank you for your interest. Best, Donna
Donna J. Kalinick
Assistant Town Manager
Town of Brewster
508-896-3701 X1100
Town Offices are currently open Mon-Thursday, 8:30am to 4pm and Fridays by appointment. For further details, please
visit our website at www.brewster-ma.gov.
From: Kelsey Ellis <kelsey@blt.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 1:34 PM
To: Pond Parcel Planning <pppc@brewster-ma.gov>
Subject: Video Production
Hello Pond Property Planning Committee,
Just a quick note to say we loved the video you just sent out about the Pond Property. As a Brewster resident, I loved
seeing the details of the property that I’ve heard so much about! And as a member of the land trust/conservation
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community, it was such a helpful tool to see utilized to explain to the public the reasons for acquisition, the positive
effects of maintaining the space as open space, and the patience and persistence needed in the planning process to
open to the public.
Is it possible for you to share who you worked with to produce the video? We’d love to explore the idea of using similar
videos to introduce some of our properties at Barnstable Land Trust. No problem if you aren’t able to disclose.
Thanks for all the work you are doing! Very excited for what is to come.
Best,
Kelsey