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Massachusetts Forest Fire Council

• HF-ID: HF2019-17
• Category: Research Files
• Creator: Ashton, W., Hart, C.
• Associated Person: Foster, D.R., Pallant, J.
• Date: 1979 to 2019
• Location: Massachusetts
• Media: Paper
• Contents:
  • Notes from meetings. 1 Banker Box. 8.5 inches x 11 inches.

• Keywords: fires
• Abstract:
  • HF 2019-17 Massachusetts Forest Fire Council
  • accordion folder #1 1979 to 1989:
  • 1979:
  • -By-Laws
  • -February 15 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • -March 22 Meeting Minutes, Paxton Inn, Paxton, MA
  • -April 4 Letter from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to all organizations re: The March 22 meeting and sending support from various fire fighting organizations throughout the state.
  • -April 4 Letter from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to Director Bliss, Commissioner R.E. Kendall and Secretary J.A. Bewick re: Invitation to the next MFFC meeting (May 24).
  • -May 24 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • -November 14 Meeting Minutes, Klondike Inn, Grafton, MA
  • -December 1 Letter from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to all organizations re: Need list of delegates and alternates for 1980 and dues now payable for 1980.
  • 1980:
  • -January 10 Meeting Minutes, Klondike Inn, Grafton, MA
  • -February 28 Meeting Minutes, Klondike Inn, Grafton, MA
  • -February 28 Newspaper Articles – MFFC election of president John P. Jenkins.
  • -March 2 Letter from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to Representatives and Senators re: Support for House Bill #91.
  • -March From Newsletter Fire Chiefs Association of MA re: Forestry Service Cuts and Complaints
  • -March 18 Newspaper Articles – State Night Blackstone Valley Forestry Association in Upton.
  • -March 27 Meeting Minutes, Klondike Inn, Grafton, MA
  • -April 5 Letter from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to Forest Wardens, Foresters and Firefighters, Fire Chiefs re: Letter to District Representatives in Congress and Senators in Congress asking for support for Forest Fire Control Legislation.
  • -May 9 Newspaper Article – Death of Tree Warden H.E. Hurley at annual town meeting in Spencer.
  • November 5 Meeting Minutes, Klondike Inn, Grafton, MA
  • 1981:
  • -List of Member of MFFC
  • -Bureau of Fire Control, names, address and phone numbers.
  • -The Massachusetts Congressional Delegation, list of names and addresses
  • -January 5 Letter from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to Organizations re: List of Delegates and Alternates for 1981 and dues payable for 1981.
  • -Natural Disaster Assistance, List of offices, addresses and telephone numbers.
  • -Water Impoundment Reservoirs documentation.
  • -January 28 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • -February 6 Newspaper Article – Death of S. Tompson, Jr. Ex-Chief Fire Warden for Forests in MA and
  • Newspaper Article – Memorial tribute held for Fire Warden Hurley.
  • -February 25 Meeting Minutes, Paxton Inn, Paxton, MA
  • -March 12 Letter from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to Organizations re: Letter as a guide in writing to the Governor, Representatives and Senators on proposed cuts in 1982.
  • -June 25 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • -July 2 List of members of the Bureau of Fire Control with addresses and telephone numbers.
  • -September 24 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • -December 17 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • 1982:
  • -List of Members of Massachusetts Forest Fire Council
  • -February 18 Meeting Minutes, Webster House, Worcester, MA
  • -May 20 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • -June 3 Letters from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to Representative Moore, Representative Parente re: Thanking them for their efforts in the fight to restore monies to the budget.
  • -June 17 Newspaper Article – Burning leaves and shrubs in the Arlington area, Chapter 310, CMR 7.07 (3) (E) forbids burning in the Arlington area.
  • -July 1 Newspaper Article – Death of R.A. Ashton, Somerset Fire Chief.
  • -August 19 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • -December 2 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • -310 CMR, Department of Environmental Quality Engineering
  • 1983:
  • -1983 Members Mailing List.
  • -February 10 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -June 30 Copy of Commonwealth of MA by His Excellency Edward J. King, Governor. Executive Order No. 221. Fire Mobilization Districts.
  • -Commonwealth of MA – An Act Further Regulating the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations (Approved 12-8-82 Takes Effect 3-8-83). No. 573 Also Fire Detectors, Automatic Sprinkler Systems. No. 571 Seniority in Civil Service with reference to reemployment lists. No. 584 Identification for medical expenses of certain Police Officers and Firefighters. No. 122 Right of way of Fire Engines, Police Patrol Vehicles and Ambulances.
  • -May 12 meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA and Massachusettsw Firefighting Academy Spring Semester Field Programs.
  • -May Newsletter by the Massachusetts Fire Prevention Association.
  • -July 9 Letter from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to The Honorable Marie J. Parente re: Sincere thanks for performing the impossible in legislature, restoring manpower and dollars needed.
  • -August 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • December 15 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • 1984:
  • -1984 Members Mailing List.
  • -February 16 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -May 16 Massachusetts Firefighting Academy – The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education Report.
  • -May 17 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -August 16 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -December 13 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • 1985:
  • -1985 Members Mailing List.
  • -February 14 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • -May 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -August 8 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -Notice of Meeting Change from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to MFFC Members re: December meeting changed from 9-12 to 9-19.
  • -December 19 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • 1986:
  • -1986 Members Mailing List.
  • -February 13 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -April 25 Notice of Meeting change from J.L. Martin (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to MFFC Members re:
  • -May meeting changed from 5-15 to 6-12.
  • -June Report from R.M. Winston, Captain, Boston Fire Department. re: Fire Season in Plymouth and Barnstable Counties.
  • -June 12 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -August 14 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -December 4 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • 1987:
  • -1987 Members Mailing List.
  • -February 12 Meeting Minutes, no location given.
  • -February 12 Notice from R.E. Mullady (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to MFFC Members re: Next meeting and members to submit a list of current delegates and dues for 1987 are due.
  • -February 12 Letter from E.B. Smith (MFFC President) to (?) re: MFFC would like you to assist them in asking Personnel Administrator (D.A. Haley) for a moratorium in certifying Skilled Conservation Helper and Conservation Helper positions.
  • -May 14 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -August 13 Meeting Minutes, no location given.
  • -Report on MA Bureau of Fire Control by MA Fire Chiefs Association, Call Chiefs Sub-Committee.
  • -December 11 Notice that there are no minutes from this meeting. No location given.
  • 1988:
  • -Fire Control Activity for Fiscal Years 1982 to 1987 and Federal Excess Property “Pass Through Program” Statistics.
  • -February 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -May 12 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -August 8 Letter from T.F. Lynch (Radio Manager, Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Management) to All Regional Supervisors re:
  • “D.E.M. Control” Revised Radio Room Operation Hours for 1988.
  • -August 8 Letter from T.F. Lynch (Radio Manager, Commonwealth of Ma, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Management) to D.E.M. Radio Users re:
  • Installation of New D.E.M. Radio Console at “D.E.M. Control” Wachusett Mountain State Reservation, and Summary of Activities -FY 88 Bureau of Fire Control.
  • -August 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -December 15 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • 1989:
  • -January 9 Newspaper Article L.E. Robinson Paxton Fire Chief Obituary.
  • -February 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -May 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -August 10 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -December 14 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • accordion folder #2 1990 to 1999
  • 1990:
  • -Bureau of Fire Control, Commonwealth of MA, By-laws.
  • -March 1 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -December 13 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • 1991:
  • -February 28 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -May 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -Notice from W.J. Care (President, MA Fire Council, Commonwealth of Ma, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Management) re: Instructions to appoint a committee to study and implement guidelines for the issuance of burning permits under Chapter 48 Section 13 of the MA General Laws. List of Committee Members.
  • -September 12 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -December 12 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -Letter from W.J. Care (President, MA Fire Council, Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Management) re: Sub-Committee of council members representing the Forest Wardens Associations and Equipment and Training team members of the Bureau of Fire Control. List of committee members.
  • 1992:
  • -1992 List of Members
  • -February 13 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -May 14 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -May 8 Letter from P. Ebarb (Assistant Director, Fire Protection, USDA, Forest Service, Northeaster Area State and Private Forestry) to NA Fire Supervisors re: Washington Office provided unique examples of financial assistance for the Rural Fire Prevention and Control and Rural Community Fire Protection Programs.
  • -September 10 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -MA Department of Environmental Management, Bureau of Fire Control, Statewide Committee Assignments.
  • -June 24, July 13 and July 27 Application for Employer Identification Number, Notice of New Employer Identification Number Assigned, and Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification all for
  • P.W. Stevens, Jr. (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer).
  • -December 17 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -Meeting Minutes of the R.C.F.P. Funds Committee.
  • 1993:
  • -February 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -March 18 Letter from P.W. Stevens, Jr. (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to R. Mullady re: Missing records – dues records.
  • -May 13 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -September 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -July 9 Letter from T. Coxe (Secretary, The Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs) to H.H. Boswell, Jr. (Fire Chief, President MFFC) re: Concerns over staffing levels within the Fire Control Bureau, Department of Environmental Management.
  • -November 18 Memorandum from P. Moulton, Chief Fire Warden (Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Management) to Director T.A. Frederick
  • re: Statistical Data, Bureau of Fire Control FY 92, 93.
  • -December 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA
  • -December By-Laws, Massachusetts Forest Fire Council (3 different copies of the by-laws).
  • 1994:
  • -1994 List of Meeting Dates.
  • -February 10 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -May 5 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -September 8 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -December 8 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • 1995:
  • -February 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -May 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • 1996:
  • -January 25 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -Letter from Ret. Lt. J.W. Parker, Sr. (Westboro, MA Fire Dept.) to MFFC re: His retirement and his replacement.
  • -Letter (August 11, 1995) from R.M. Winston (District Fire Chief, IAFC Eastern U.S. SWI Rep.) to
  • P. Stevens (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) re: Receiving minutes and reports, did not receive May 1995 meeting minutes.
  • -May 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -September 12 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -December 12 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • 1997:
  • -February 13, Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -January 25 U.S. Postal Service Cash Receipt.
  • -February 10 Ipswich Savings Bank Transaction Receipt.
  • -May 8 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -September 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -December 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -December 10 Bureau of Forest Fire Control Update.
  • 1998:
  • -January 16 Bureau of Forest Fire Control Committee Assignment.
  • -Advertisement from Wildland Firefighter Magazine – Get a Brick for the Wildland Firefighters Monument honoring the men and women who fight our Nation’s wildfires.
  • -January 30 Letter From J.P. Jenkins (Chief of Department, West Barnstable Fire Department) to Chief H.H. Boswell, Jr. (President of MFFC) re: Meeting of February 12 and his concerns.
  • -February 6 Letter from P.C. Webber (Commissioner, Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Management) to Senator/Representative/Congressman re: Federal Excess Property Program – DRMO Closure at Westover Air Force Base.
  • -February 18 Letter from P.W. Stevens, Jr. (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to MFFC Members re: Federal Excess Property Program – DRMO Closure at Westover AFB.
  • -February 18 Letters from P.W. Stevens, Jr. (MFFC Secretary/Treasurer) to Senator E. Kennedy and Senator J. Kerry re: Federal Excess Property Program – DRMO Closure at Westover AFB.
  • -February 12 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -May 14 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -Note from M.W. Kiernan (District Warden – District &), Non-fire Emergency Committee. Update on meetings and events for March and April.
  • -March 30 Letter from M.W. Tirrell (Chief Fire Warden, Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Management) to Forest Warden and/or Fire Chief re: Silvex Class “A” Foam.
  • -February 1997 Report: Inside DEP.
  • -May 12 Email from T. Lafleur (FEPP Manager) to M. Tirrell (Chief Warden) re: Fire Council Meeting.
  • -May 12 Notice from Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Environmental Protection. Re: Answers to your burning questions: Open burning in MA.
  • -May 14 Fire Council Meeting, Bureau of Fire Control. R. Savoie, Program Coordinator re: Prevention Programs, Fire Tower Tours, List of Districts and Dates of Tours, Other Events and Requests May-October.
  • -Bureau of Fire Control, Fire Warden List.
  • -September 10 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -U.S. Postal Service cash receipt.
  • -December 10 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • 1999:
  • -Agenda for Meetings.
  • -Dues form.
  • -February 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -February 11 R. Savoie, Program Coordinator’s Report.
  • -February 11 Letter from M.K. Teixeira (District Fire Warden, Bristol Country, D.E.M. Bureau of Fire Control, Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Management) to Chief H.H. Boswell, Jr. (President, MFFC) re: Nominations for President and Second-Vice.
  • -May 13 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -February13 Letter from J.J. McGuire, Jr. to R. Stone re: The Essex County Wardens Association Newsletter.
  • -September 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -List of Meetings for 2000
  • -List of Bureau of Forest Fire Control Fire Management Personnel.
  • -Note from R. Savoie to P Stevens, Jr. re: Federal Excess Property Program (FEPP) change of address and phone numbers.
  • accordion folder #3 2000 to 2009
  • 2000:
  • -February 10 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -February 6 Department of Environmental Management, Bureau of Forest Fire Control, Need Assessment report.
  • -February 9 Email from R. Savoie to M. Tirrell re: Council Meeting – Program Coordinator’s report to the Fire Council.
  • -MA Bureau of Forest Fire Control, Forest Fire Awareness Week, Programming April 16 – April 22.
  • -May 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -May 4 Email from R. Savoie to B. Martin, M. Kiernan and M. Tirrell re: Program Coordinator’s Report to the MFFC Meeting.
  • -March 21 Notice to attendees at the Annual State Night re: The Federal Excess Property Program.
  • -Get well card for Irvin LaPorte, then a Sympathy card in memory of Irvin LaPorte sent to his family.
  • -September 14 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -August 2 Fact Sheet for the Massachusetts Federal Excess Property Program.
  • -Letter from P. Moulton to the MFFC re: Dedication of the Wildland Firefighters Monument.
  • -December 14 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -December 14 MFFC Meeting, Chiefs Report.
  • -December 14 Bureau Program Coordinator’s Report.
  • -November 27 Information Memorandum from S. Muir to FEPP Managers, State Foresters and Fire Chiefs re: Assistance to Firefighters Legislative Provisions Adopted.
  • 2001:
  • -February 8 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -January 31 Letter from H.H. Boswell, Jr. (President MFFC) to R.A. Durand (Secretary of Environmental Affairs) re Improve equipment and conditions for the personnel of the Bureau of Forest Fire Control.
  • -May 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -April 20 Letter from P.C. Webber (Commissioner, Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Management) to Stakeholder re: Strategic Plan that will guide our organization as we move into our second century.
  • -December 13 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -July 2 Thank you note from R. Savoie to MFFC Members re: cards, calls and gifts during her recovery.
  • 2002:
  • -February 14 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -May 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -September 12 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -September 12 Memo from T. Lafleur, Presented by B. Martin to MFFC Meeting re: Status of the MA Federal Excess Property Program.
  • 2003:
  • -January 16 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -Letter from W.B. Albin (Ret. Chief, President of Council) to Fire Chiefs re: Attendance at the meetings.
  • -List of GSA Burying Program.
  • -February 13 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -May 15 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA.
  • -June 16 Letter from M.R. Cassidy (President, MFFC) to Governor Romney re: Trucks to DEM Bureau of Forest Fire Control.
  • -September 25 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -Letter from E.J. Pawlowski (Chief, Compliance and Enforcement, Bureau of Waste Prevention, Commonwealth of MA, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Environmental Protection) to Fire Chiefs re: Fire Training request with forms attached.
  • -Fact Sheet – Answers to Your Open Burning Questions.
  • -Print out of MA Department of Environmental Protection Search Sheets.
  • -September 24 Bill Summary and Status Sheets.
  • -Receipt of Dues form from Blackstone Valley Forest Fire Assoc. for 2003.
  • -December 11 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • 2004:
  • -May 13 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -September 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -December 9 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • 2005:
  • -February 8 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meetings.
  • -February 8 Speaking Points from T. Lafleur (Program Manager) to MFFC Members re: Federal Excess Personal Property Committee Update.
  • -Report for FY 2006 Statement of Need for MFFC.
  • -Report Forest Fire Control.
  • -February 25 Letter from J.P. Jenkins (Chief of Department, West Barnstable Fire Department) to P.W. Stevens, Jr. (Secretary/Treasurer MFFC) re: His intentions on retirement and staying active in MFFC.
  • -May 12 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -Acts from the Commonwealth of MA: Relative to the Bureau of Forest Fire Control, Further regulating the classification for retirement purposes of certain people, and Regarding benefits for uniformed members of the Bureau of Fire Control.
  • -December 15 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • 2006:
  • -January 26 DCR (Department of Conservation and Recreation) fact sheet.
  • -January 26 List of Senate Member of the 184th General Court, The Commonwealth of MA.
  • -January 26 List of House Members of the 184th General Court, The Commonwealth of MA.
  • -March 16 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -March 16 Fact Sheet for the MA Federal Excess Personal Property Program.
  • -February 24 Letter from R.L. Quinan, Jr. (Assistant Attorney General, Opinions Coordinator, The Commonwealth of MA, Office of the Attorney General) to P.W. Stevens, Jr. (Secretary/Treasurer, MFFC) re: Request for Opinion.
  • -January 17 Letter from M.W. Tirrell (Chief, Town of Windsor) to Members of the General Court re: Petition from the Bureau of Forest Fire Control to place the remainder of the State Firefighters in Group 4 retirement category.
  • -May 4 Letter from M.W. Tirrell (President, MFFC) to Forest Wardens re: Need for their support and membership for the council.
  • -December 14 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -May 6 Letter from R.M. Upton to PW. Stevens, Jr. and MFFC re: Meeting Minutes.
  • -House Bill No. 5022 Sponsored by State Representative C.A. Coakley-Rivera.
  • -Bureau of Forest Fire Control Needs Assessment FY 07 – FY 08.
  • 2007:
  • -Bureau of Forest Fire Control Needs Assessment – FY 07 – FY08.
  • -Bureau of Forest Fire Control – Fire Management Personnel List.
  • -October 18 Meeting minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -December 13 Meeting Minutes, K of C Hall, Franklin, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -Proposed Amendments to the By-Laws of the MA Forest Fire Council.
  • -Legislative Agenda- FY 08-09.
  • -Petition of Rep. M.E. Grant, House, No. 2553 re: Benefits for uniformed members of the Bureau of Fire Control.
  • -Petition by Rep. M.V. Falzone and C.J. Donelan, House, No. 2495 re: Legislation to include certain employees in the Bureau of Fire Control in Group 4 of the Contributory retirement system for public employees.
  • -Petition by Senator M.W. Morrissey, C.J. Donelan, and A.J. McCarthy, Senate, No. 1892 re: For legislation relative to the Bureau of Forest Fire Control.
  • 2008:
  • -Legislative Agenda – FY 08 – 09.
  • -List of MFFC Officers for 208.
  • -February 14 Meeting Minutes, Ken’s American Café, Littleton, MA.
  • -MFFC Dues form, list of outstanding dues.
  • -List of Legislative Breakfast Costs.
  • -February 1 Letter from D.M. Annear (President, MFFC) to Governor Patrick re: MFFC are requesting your assistance in resolving some issues with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) – Bureau of Forest Fire Control.
  • -March 4 Email from D.M. Annear to P.W. Stevens, Jr. re: List of MFFC members attending meeting.
  • -May 8 Meeting Minutes, American Legion, Orange, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -Petition by Representatives Ross and Canavan, House, No. 2370 re: Relative to the Bureau of Forest Fire Control. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
  • -September 18 Meeting Minutes, Ken’s American Café, Littleton, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -Fact Sheet for the MA Federal Excess Personal Property and the DoD Firefighting Programs.
  • -December 18 Letter from D. Annear (President MFFC) to Mass Wildlife re: Commenting on the process as the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife moves forward to certify some of its woodlands with the Forest Stewardship Council.
  • -December 18 Letter from D. Annear (President MFFC) to W. Hill (Program Supervisor, Management Forester, Bureaus of Forest Fire Control and Forestry) re: FCR Certification Public Comment.
  • 2009:
  • -February 19 Meeting Minutes, Holiday Inn, Taunton, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -February Dues Notice to all MFFC Members.
  • -June 4 Meeting Minutes, Knights of Columbus, Leominster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -March 9 Dues receipt from the Town of Amherst.
  • -April 1 Letter from R. Upton, to MFFC Members re: Commend the Wardens and Patrolmen attending funeral of B. Whitehead and applaud the work of the Council.
  • -May 21 Email from E. Bradley to M. Teixeira re: RX Burns at MSSF.
  • -May 28 and 29 Emails between B. Ashton and P. Stevens re: MFFC Meeting location and date.
  • -June 1 Email from sgtjaneshpd@comcast.net to P. Stevens re: Notes from Meeting.
  • -List of MFFC Officers for 2009.
  • -September 10 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -Dues payment from Mid State Fire.
  • -August 20 Letter from G. Davis, Jr. (General Counsel, DCR) to D. Hadas, Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, Government) re: Initiative Petition to Ensure DCR Forest Lands are Used to Benefit Public Use and Enjoyment and to Protect Biodiversity.” Initiative Petition No. 09-17.
  • -August 27 Letter from M.E. Sheehan, Esq. (EcoLaw Massachusetts) to D. Hadas, Assistant Attorney General, Government Bureau) re: Initiative Petition 09-17: To Ensure DCR Forest Lands are Used to Benefit Public Use and Enjoyment and to Protect Biodiversity.
  • -December 10 Meeting Minutes, Mezza Luna Restaurant, Buzzards Bay, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -November 5 Email from District 5 Fire (DCR) to P. Stevens re: District Fire Warden Position.
  • -December 17 Email from W. Ashton to P.K. Barten, cc to D.M. Annear, P. W. Stevens, P. Gilmore and R. Pierce re: Forest Certification in Massachusetts.
  • accordion folder #4 2010 to 2019
  • 2010:
  • -March 18 Meeting Minutes, Colonial Restaurant, Webster, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -December 19, 2009 Letter from D. Annear z(President of MFFC)to Forest Certification Comment, Mass Wildlife re: Thanking
  • them for allowing them to comment on the process as the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife moves forward to certify some of its woodlands and the Forest Stewardship Council.
  • -December 18, 2009 Letter from D. Annear (President of MFFC) to W. Hill (Program Supervisor, Management Forester, Bureaus of Forest Fire Control and Forestry) re: Thanking him for allowing comment on the process as MA DCR moves forward to certify some of its woodlands and the Forest Stewardship Council.
  • -Dues form from Barnstable County Fire Chiefs Assoc.
  • -June 10 Meeting Minutes, Annex Building, Hamilton, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -April 16 Letter from B.R. Legendre, (BCFC, Treasurer) to MFFC re: change the name of the Bristol County Forest Wardens & Firefighters Assoc. to the Bristol County Fire Chefs Assoc.
  • -September 16 Meeting Minutes, O’Connor’s Restaurant, Worcester, MA. List of members attending meeting.
  • -November 10 Draft of DCR’s Landscape Designations for DCR Parks and Forests: Selection Criteria and Management Guidelines.
  • -November 17 Special Meeting Minutes, O’Connor’s Restaurant, Worcester, MA. List of Members attending meeting.
  • -September 18 Note from J. McGuire to P. Stevens re: Draft of September Meeting Minutes.
  • -September 22 Letter from S.M. Brewer (State Senator) to Chief D.M. Annear (President MFFC) re: Recent concerns relative to your interest in extending the Bureau of Forest Fire Control Seasonal Fire Personnel.
  • -September 22 Letter from S.M. Brewer (State Senator) to R. Sullivan (Commissioner, Dept. of Conservation and Recreation) re: Writing on behalf of the MFFC relative to its interest to extend the Bureau of Forest Fire Control Seasonal Fire Personnel.
  • -Report – Proposed Management Guidelines.
  • -Report – Proposed Selection Criteria.
  • 2011:
  • -January 19 Letter from Chief D.M. Annear (President, MFFC) to J.A. Rowcroft (Resource Management Planner, Dept. of Conservation and Recreation) re: DCR Draft Landscape Designation Guidelines.
  • -January 20 Email from W. Ashton to P. Stevens, cc D.M. Annear re: MFFC comment letter on Landscape Guidelines.
  • -January 20 Email from J. Rowcroft, DCR to P. Stevens re: MFFC comment letter on Landscape guidelines.
  • -March 25 News release from DCR re: DCR names new director of forest stewardship.
  • -Dues froms to various organizations in the MFFC.
  • 2012:
  • -September 24 Email from W. Ashton to P. Stevens re: Treasurer’s report.
  • 2018:
  • -December 18 Meeting Minutes, Hamilton Fire Department, Hamilton, MA.
  • 2019:
  • -February 25 Final Meeting, Harvard Forest, Petersham, MA.
  • -February 25 Note from C. Hart to HF Archives re: MFFC monetary donation to Harvard Forest and
  • Meeting minutes, correspondence and other miscellaneous items to the Harvard Forest Archives.
  • -June 21 Email for C. Hart to E. Doughty re: Email string from December 19, 2018 to December 21, 2018 with reference to MFFC donation of materials to the Harvard Forest Archives.
  • Miscellaneous File:
  • -Letter from H.L. Isenberg (MA Representative Forest Fire Lookout Association) to MFFC re: Lookout Network Newsletter.
  • -Information Sheet, Chapter 111, Air Pollution. 142G. Burning of Christmas trees restricted; 142H. Ceremonial bonfires restricted, permits; 142I Bonfires from July 2 to July 6 authorized.
  • -Distribution List Name: MFFC Members.
  • -Dues Payments spreadsheet for MFFC organizations.
  • -Forest Fire Comic strips.
  • -Personnel loss by District (from death, other employment, attrition and transfers to other DCR programs-without backfilling).
  • -MA Bureau of Forest Fire Control District 10 – Forest Fire Danger Rating Scale.
  • -Notice from MFFC to The Honorable House of Representatives and Senate re: Support for House Bill #4630.
  • Miscellaneous MFFC:
  • -Photographs.
  • -Business Cards.
  • -Brochures
  • --MFFC Cards.
  • accordion folder #5
  • -The Massachusetts Bureau of Forest Fire Control Directory of Information 2002-2003.
  • -1992, 200, 2003, 2008 Correspondence and Questionnaire.

• Archives Location: Middle Room, top of file cabinets in archival box
• Access: Active