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A commissioner also continues to advise the Commissioner of the Department of Agricultural
Resources as a member of the Massachusetts Board of Food and Agriculture appointed by the
Governor. Another Commissioner continues to be the Department of Agricultural Resources
representative on the School Committee of the Essex Agricultural and Technical High School.

The Boxford Agricultural Commission’s antique tractor display continues to grow in the Fourth
of July parade. This year, the Commission in conjunction with Boxford Fire Department,
sponsored a cookout behind the East Parish fire station with proceeds going to the Fireman’s
Relief Fund. Also, the remaining unused food and beverages were donated to the Council on
Aging (COA) for a party later in the week.

Respectfully Submitted

Randolph Johnson, Chair
Laura Sapienza-Grabski, Vice- Chair
Frank Di Luna, Esq
Louis Athanas
Charles Kornely

Associate members
Carol Johnson
Michael Smolak
Todd Hirshon
Dr. Changnong Liu

BOXFORD AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION

The Boxford Agricultural Commission is composed of five members. These members are
recommended by the Commission for appointment by the Board of Selectmen. Membership
consists of two commercial agricultural enterprise operators (landowner or lessee) or individuals
from related professions and industries, with the primary goal of promoting commercial
agriculture. One of the remaining positions must be representative of Boxford’s recreational
farming community and the two remaining positions are appointed at-large. The Commission
must represent diversity of farming within the Town of Boxford. The terms are staggered three
year appointments. The right to recommend further members of the Agricultural Commission is
reserved by the Commission with the intent to be representative of the diversity and scale of
agriculture within the Town of Boxford. In addition, up to five nonvoting associate members
shall be selected by the Commission for a term of one year to represent Town boards and
farming interests.

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