Peterborough Conservation Commission identifies trail funding, pesticide education as 2026 priorities
Peterborough Conservation Commission prepares trail funding plan and outlines pesticide education initiative. Swift Corwin reported the Cranberry Meadow Trail boardwalk requires perpetual maintenance and recommended a "Friends of" group with credit card donation kiosk; Corwin will discuss with
Conservation Committee · Meeting of January 15, 2026
NH PETERBOROUGH — Peterborough Conservation Commission prepares trail funding plan and outlines pesticide education initiative. Swift Corwin reported the Cranberry Meadow Trail boardwalk requires perpetual maintenance and recommended a "Friends of" group with credit card donation kiosk; Corwin will discuss with Recreation Department head Craig Fraley. Francie Von Mertens proposed local action on neonicotinoid pesticides, citing research on bee die-off linked to the chemicals; Von Mertens will research how other New Hampshire towns are addressing neonics.
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Source: the Conservation Committee meeting of January 15, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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