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The chair called for a vote on the motion to adjourn. Members responded \"Aye.\" When asked if any opposed, none registered. The commission chair declared the meeting concluded at 6:59 p.m.

No other procedural votes were recorded in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lakeville Agricultural Commission, 8-14-25","oneSentenceSummary","At the close of its Aug. 14 meeting the Lakeville Agricultural Commission made a motion to adjourn; the motion was seconded and members voted aye.","taxTitle","Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts","taxId",58187,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6587493,"Lakeville AgCom presses select board, highway staff on right-to-farm and Purple Heart signage; state restricts highway placements",152,790000,942000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5591419-a521f268fec60a5e829eda86987c6940&start=790&end=942","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5591419-a521f268fec60a5e829eda86987c6940/thumbnail_790000.jpg","/articles/6587493/Massachusetts/Lakeville-AgCom-presses-select-board-highway-staff-on-right-to-farm-and-Purple-Heart-signage-state-restricts-highway-placements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587493-3733867bcee5f86a331a144927fa2c88/orig.mp4?Expires=1770486699&Signature=hbIFJgx~CAxgZ5BAKkgDN2YPhiPI6Nw3SwhNHb-wgNrWQ9vk2-oSNhfRP4pd~dwHmSJL1gviicTdR006XBaeN8xgEmhwY8fVVzwPHcMdxPehU1gkvPV92DtwmHFL9PpmBPrz4150a0nYc62yJMJVaq3fPk7sAFvqo~ypOwm6SFnTlCt4KFqNg9Z3KiIm7iPP6KoH8ZV1nA0E10jsuEQnefpPXZVsGeuys1KccDNH9i7BMmSvUUcbi-NNEzYBmyrjcBDmpBxXpABuYufAFSPlwIJRDUVFCt9GjRcCVvlV37RUnaLxko~8x5wJmj4ZUJWc69I~zs0DTApUnzh4RRgrfQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Members of the Lakeville Agricultural Commission discussed right-to-farm signage, Purple Heart signs and possible tractor-crossing placards at their Aug. 14 meeting, and said state highway rules may limit sign placement on main routes.

Commission members said the Select Board voted to install eight signs with an initial budget of up to $2,000, but that the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (referred to in the meeting as MDOT) has balked at proposed locations on state roadways. \"I guess, based off the DOT's response, they will not allow it in state layouts, which is most of the main entrances to Lakeville,\" a member said.

Members said the town administrator, Andrew Shookworth, planned to meet with Frank from the highway department to finalize suitable locations that comply with state rules. They discussed siting signs on secondary or side roads if state highways are disallowed and noted that some active farms are located on state routes and could benefit from signage if alternatives are found.

The commission also discussed tractor-crossing signage and other measures to warn motorists about farm machinery on roads such as Highland Road and Bedford Street, where members said farm equipment crosses frequently. Members emphasized that signage would both recognize agricultural activity and increase safety for farmers moving machinery.

The commission indicated it would continue to work with the Select Board, town administrator and highway staff to identify compliant locations and to revisit funding if costs change. No formal vote on additional signs or funding was taken at the Aug. 14 meeting.","Commission members said the Town of Lakeville had secured funding for right-to-farm signs but learned that state rules may bar placement on state highways; the Select Board had approved eight signs at up to $2,000 and highway staff will review locations.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6587498,"Prospective member Megan Young meets with Lakeville Agricultural Commission; instructed to apply to Select Board",72,624000,696000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5591419-a521f268fec60a5e829eda86987c6940&start=624&end=696","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5591419-a521f268fec60a5e829eda86987c6940/thumbnail_624000.jpg","/articles/6587498/Massachusetts/Prospective-member-Megan-Young-meets-with-Lakeville-Agricultural-Commission-instructed-to-apply-to-Select-Board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587498-d68683318eb22d97289ffa479004b786/orig.mp4?Expires=1770486699&Signature=jQMremg7cQuhDehTuAy8PNKfufX3GGqlT55LmXrw1oanAdPus04Qq-~IusvcDMaDd70gYy2lzZTBoRNTy~K18rVST1KSjOTPIYpWolRQd~UglZ50-Jn2bIOXwPJ-QOGNXpYALD1fbsZG13LrND2GKEOREjIqlvSICDenkWmWBy5ta-GvJ-gG-R9PCdooLimrQshPPhnCBjckxTyHJALPy8jmh5heDv7Z8jaBJLuVZ-~fb3jiRENAHWZdNejut2cRoEPei-wU1322H4-LR-t9f8oY1tVAFMA-kuwHy-Pet6Et1R1M14f3Yku-alWgVlY9JeavjBodIg-TDVrsOTmOKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Megan Young introduced herself to the Lakeville Agricultural Commission on Aug. 14 and described her local farming background; commission members said they would welcome her application and explained the appointment process.

\"My name is Megan Young. I grew up in East Bridgewater and moved to Lakeville about 3 years ago,\" Young told the commission. She said she and her partner farm 11 acres and that her partner's family operates Sam Smith Farm in East Bridgewater.

Commission members said they were interested in having Young join the Agricultural Commission, but explained that prospective members must submit a letter of interest to the Board of Selectmen. A commission member said the commission would endorse the application and that the chair (who is also a member of the Board of Selectmen) would present the recommendation to the board for appointment.

The commission discussed that another person, Jared Darling, believes he is still on the AgCom but has not been sworn in and may not be able to attend meetings. Members encouraged Young to submit the written letter and said they would support her appointment if the Board of Selectmen moves forward.

No formal vote was taken at the meeting to appoint Young; members instructed her on the next step for formal appointment.","Prospective applicant Megan Young introduced herself, described her farming background and was told to submit a letter to the Board of Selectmen to be appointed to the Agricultural Commission.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6587502,"Lakeville Agricultural Commission explores veterans garden, farmers market and food co-op options",207,88000,295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5591419-a521f268fec60a5e829eda86987c6940&start=88&end=295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5591419-a521f268fec60a5e829eda86987c6940/thumbnail_88000.jpg","/articles/6587502/Massachusetts/Lakeville-Agricultural-Commission-explores-veterans-garden-farmers-market-and-food-co-op-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587502-23a1fc370f35d54fc675d25e6876411c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770486699&Signature=GiGGny5rUAB4llpXnnm8jh93QCHm90qd-uBevy7bpNsTA1xVXDHbQ8xionFA~ZyEMPdfg5a3vlumMlW5QBHLioIw1zFKmkqSoOYfYKFKnTgqv5ONy5jvWFaRm9mBzFcjAT2mh8pmX2qnE~vNmgMaHi-M5rbssSrzbYQ7oMpOx4edtqGKCguAbHsWxNmEmYVcuwAZV0vBBaaVY32K9aNIKkbqQ~7AivSUOgP6ux1DiWQIwJTzhe-24gEkkYiQNqp9zej-YtKZhGp4PCgO0gRgHJq-jzmVdTeNiSjc9e8VOAQy3crnzaGBOAu9yWhwg0WBzZcnD9ayTR0SBc7l8ICxwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeville Agricultural Commission on Aug. 14 discussed options for creating a veterans garden and re-starting a farmers market, and considered how either project might tie into a proposed community food cooperative.

Commission members said town-owned property would be preferable for a veterans garden to avoid long-term lease negotiations with the state, and that the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) had been identified previously as a potential supporter.

Members said Nathan Darling had earlier identified several town-owned parcels that might be suitable and that Darling would check whether any had already been claimed for another use. \"One of those properties is now, I guess, on under lease, the old Bridge Street side,\" a commission member said. Members repeatedly emphasized that a town-owned site would avoid the more complex lease process that could follow from using Commonwealth-owned land.

Commission members reported speaking with Christine Boone about the timing and soil readiness. \"Her hope is that maybe something can be done towards the fall for potential tillage, and then if we have a site that is fertile enough, maybe some type of fall plantings,\" a member said, while also noting the project would be a longer-term endeavor.

The group discussed Ted Williams Camp as a possible location but said the site has become busier and that parking, traffic control and event scheduling could make the camp less suitable now than before COVID-19. \"Ted Williams seems to get busier and busier as time goes on,\" a member said. Members said use of the old town hall parking would likely require a traffic detail, which raised cost and feasibility concerns.

Members asked whether the commission should re-engage the Parks Commission about Ted Williams Camp; one member volunteered to contact the parks office to revisit that option. The commission also discussed pursuing off-road parking locations and sites that would not disrupt traffic.

On the farmers market and co-op, members said interest exists on both the vendor and consumer sides but that a site for a regular market is the immediate priority. A resident who had proposed a co-op (identified in the meeting as Mr. Gregory) had approached a local farm, but that farm reported it had little surplus available for a cooperative arrangement.

Commission members also reviewed an example of a larger farmers market in another town; they discussed operating days, expansion potential and the need to avoid scheduling conflicts with nearby events.

The commission did not take a formal vote on any of these items. Members directed staff and commissioners to follow up with Nathan Darling, the Parks Department and the resident who proposed the co-op to gather more information and possible sites.

The discussion concluded with members agreeing to continue exploring town-owned sites and to report back at a future meeting.","Commission members discussed possible town-owned sites for a veterans garden, coordination with a farmers market and interest in a community food cooperative; staff said state agencies could support the garden but some sites may require leases or other approvals.","actionData","errors"]

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