Download - COMMUNITY GARDEN meeting
The North Attleborough Community Gardens
@ Codding Farm
Introduction• The Codding Farm at 217 High
Street has been the family homestead for two separate families, who both became leading names in the jewelry industry during two separate centuries.
• In 2001 Suzanne LeStage sold the land which consisted of 58 acres and buildings at 217 High Street to the town of North Attleborough.
• In 2006 The the Board of Selectmen divided the property. The Historical Commission was given stewardship of the house, barn, and 3.8 acres of land.
• The North Attleborough Historical Commission was successful in working with a preservation consultant to list approximately four acres and the buildings on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 2009.
• In 2013 the Historical Commission constructed 25 raised garden beds and began the Community Gardens.
• In 2016 there are 30 raised garden beds.
• In 2017 the garden beds will be moved closer to the house. It is anticipated that there will be space for 50 raised garden beds will be available for the 2017 growing season.
Vision Statement• The North Attleborough Community
Gardens @ Codding Farm will be a space where all members: students, neighborhood residents, youth groups, or charities can connect with the earth, meet and learn from each other while growing and harvesting local and sustainable food.
Mission Statement
• To create an independent organization dedicated to community gardeners and the neighborhoods in which they reside.
Board of Directors• President: Name of Person• Vice President: Name of Person• Treasurer: Name of Person• Secretary: Name of Person
Volunteer Staff
Name of PersonEducation Coordinator
Schedule week end demonstrations andlessons
Coordinate with local schools tours andlessons
Name of PersonManager of Membership & Plots
Recruit & managegarden members
Assign plots
Manage plot usage
Restore abandoned plots
Name of PersonResource Contact
Store and distribute information about plants and gardening techniques
Create a mentoring partnership pairing new gardeners with experienced gardeners
Keep up with the latest gardening information
Name of PersonEvents Coordinator
Develop & coordinate garden & community events
Fundraisers, potlucks, harvest party, plant sales, etc.
Name of PersonGarden Manager
Coordinate the care and maintenance of common areas including compost area, paths, borders, common gardens, etc.
Coordinate and facilitate garden work.
Name of PersonCommunity Outreach Manager
Encourage neighborhoodinvolvement
Collect and distribute surplus produce
Maintain garden scrap book
Name of PersonSocial Media/Pubic Relations ManagerCreate & Maintain NACGWebsiteSocial Media Public announcementsBranding across all media
Name of PersonTool/Structure
Maintenance & Repair Purchase (or solicit donations for) structures, tools, equipment, benches, trellises, sheds, and hoses, etc..
Label tools and equipment with garden name
Maintain current inventory of tools and equipment.
Regularly inspect tools, equipment, and structures for needed repairs Make needed repairs.
Name of PersonSupply Coordinator
Work with various suppliers to secure seeds, plants, compost, etc.
Keep inventory of supplies & gardeners’ needs
Coordinate the saving of seeds
Name of PersonPest/Weed
Monitoring and Control Monitor, report, and treat for pest problems
Monitor and treat for weeds in common areas
Contact Information
North AttleboroughCommunity Garden Website Email Address Phone number(s)
271 High Street North Attleborough, MA