The Town of Concord task force began organizing its public outreach materials for a planned presentation in about five weeks, agreeing on slide templates, a poster concept and how members will divide speaking responsibilities.

Why it matters: task force presentations will shape public understanding and the tenor of community feedback; members emphasized visuals and Q&A time so attendees can see likely outcomes and have technical questions answered.

Presentation format and content: members said the presentation should use a common template so different subgroups’ slides are consistent. The agreed elements are: a short statement of what the proposal is, a rationale for the preferred approach, a templated cost slide (task-force-specific costs), a slide on risks and uncertainties, and a slide listing items considered but not advanced.

Poster and graphics: members recommended a large poster with a map and visual insets showing expected habitat types (deep marsh, shallow marsh, expected stream path) and a simplified graphic showing what the post-removal channel might look like. Several members stressed the poster should be highly visual to help attendees who find topographic and technical language hard to parse.

Speakers and Q&A: members proposed dividing speaking topics among available presenters rather than placing all responsibility on one person; Jeff agreed to present if others cannot attend but the group said they should divide sections so each presenter can handle Q&A in their area of knowledge. Members emphasized listening in Q&A and acknowledging good points rather than becoming defensive.

Logistics and timing: the group discussed allotting roughly 15–20 minutes of presentation time and preserving ample time for Q&A during the 45-minute slot. The meeting date under discussion was April 3 (Thursday), with a request to hold an optional rehearsal meeting about three weeks ahead.

Ending: staff will refresh slide decks and assemble poster mockups; members volunteered to split topical areas to prepare for anticipated public questions related to channel path, vegetation outcomes, sediment handling and greenhouse gas considerations.