The Giveback Team once again connected with the Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship and completed projects at Sunny Meadow Farm to help keep their initiatives moving. The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship is an independent group of volunteers working with the Chelmsford Town Manager and Board of Selectmen. It was established in November 2005 by residents who enjoy hiking, being productive and doing things outdoors. The town of Chelmsford purchased Sunny Meadow Farm in 2008, and established it as a public open space and an educational community resource. It's a beautiful, rolling piece of land where town residents can rent plots for growing flowers and vegetables. Many thousands of pounds of vegetables are donated from these gardens to Chelmsford's Food Pantry each year.
Like any open space, it takes the work of many volunteers to keep it in good working order. On our work day, we constructed and painted fences, hung doors on the greenhouse and put up strapping on the greenhouse to secure the heavy plastic that covers it. It was an enjoyable day and we had plenty to show for it. Participating in the event were Alicia Alcaino, Susan Charest ,Eileen Cushing Craig, Deron Dorna, Terri Healey, intern Zach Strohmeyer, Roger Tremblay and our mascot, Jerry the dog. Everybody did a great job pitching in and getting it done. Eileen added power mitre saw to her construction resume as an added bonus. As usual the team completed more than expected and are always welcome back.
Roger Tremblay | Enablement Program Manager | Kronos Incorporated
