Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts Board Meeting – Nov. 5, 2025

Agenda

1. Call to order and Welcome to Ashfield Community Hall

2. Introduction of Guests and new Board members - Board Roll Call

3. Review and approval of June 24, 2025 Board Minutes *

4. Agent Overview of National Heritage Area feasibility study process

5. Board Chair report: Introductory meeting with Stockbridge Munsee Band of Mohicans representatives on behalf of Partnership

6. Update on work underway to complete an Indigenous-Focused Natural & Cultural Assets Inventory as part of the Heritage Area study

7. Report on mapping, statistics and regional assets RPA study; Brainstorming on Heritage Area components & emerging themes

8. Potential collaboration with Deerfield Wild & Scenic River Initiative and other federal designations

9. Committee Updates as Needed: PILOT reform bills; Education, Outreach & Research: Chair wanted - How Do Forests Grow; Natural Resource-based Economic Development New Chair

10. Other Agent Reports: Contract update; Board member listening tour; state & federal grants: Voices for Forest outreach projects; Hawley Town Garage tree-planting Nov. 15-16 – volunteers wanted; MVP Letter of Interest; Input on draft Land Acknowledgement; Upcoming meetings

11. Any item(s) not anticipated within 48 hours

12. Public Comment

13. Adjourn

* - Action Required Please contact the facilitator (978-952-6856 x121) with questions, requests for accessibility.