Present: James, Robin, and Jennifer

Meeting called to order 1:10 PM

Public Comments

Presentation by peter Cook:

short term goal: plaque for anchor at Lopes Square

requests Beautification Committee's assistance in research and grants. To initiate soon

long term goal: statue to fishermen similar to one in Gloucester either at Waterfront Park, Lopes Sq, pier. Accompanied by plaque with names of fishermen lost at sea.

Order of Business

Minutes approved 2/8 and 1/16. Motion by Robin, seconded by Jennifer

Old Business

Bas Relief: awaiting final plans from Paysage before project put out to bid

Bike racks: awaiting word from DPW about installation at Cabral's Marina/Kite Store

New Business:

Update from meeting with Barbara Rushmore and Trees for Town

(a) Bill for tags to identify memorial trees 500$. Motion to contribute 400$ by Robin, seconded by James. Vote 3-0

(b) Waterfront Park path and groundcover. ? Beautification input and contribution discussed.

(c) Copper beech gift tree for Ron Robin to be ordered in April for High Pole Hill along with memorial tree Barbara is planting in same park. Motion to pay for tree out of gift fund

by Robin, seconded by Jennifer. Vote 3-0

No news from VSB about grant application for watering and plant maintenance.

New Business

May plantings-discussion initiated.

Meeting adjourned 2:30 PM