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Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes 9.29.2025
Present: Mr. Michael Healey, Chair, Mr. Robert MacDonald, Mr. Aaron Mth;' W. Aa'roN
Gallagher, Mr. Jonathan Hedlund, and Ms. Katelyn Gonyer, Conservation and Environmental
Planner
Guests: Mr. Rich Riccio, Field Engineering Co. Inc., Mr. Ryan Evans, Auburn, Construction Co., Inc., OR
Ms. Melissa Faradie from NES Group, Resident, Mr. Brian Kelley and Resident Brian Bentley
Minutes: Ms. Sharon Varricchione
1. Call the Meeting to Order: Mr. Michael Healey opened the meeting at 6:02pm.
2. Continued from 8/25/25 meeting. Notice of Intent (NOI), Michael Harrington, 31 Plymouth St,
Mansfield MA, (Map 44 Parcel 801) to expand the existing parking area with associated
Stormwater management upgrades within the buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
Ms. Gonyer explained that Mr. Riccio returned to discuss his request to convert a portion of the
forested land to expand an existing paved parking lot for additional parking spaces. This also
included upgrades to the stormwater management system. She then stated that Mr. Alves, the
Town Engineer's comments have all been satisfied for this project.
Mr. Riccio expanded on the project and confirmed that test pits were done onsite and that he
worked with Mr. Alves to meet all of his requirements for the separation to groundwater and
treatment capabilities. In addition, he stated the planting plan was revised based upon Ms.
Gonyer's recommendations.
Mr. Healey stated he was present onsite for the test pit testing and it looked good to standards.
Mr. Roth asked if Knotweed onsite and Ms. Gonyer stated there was not in that area but will
continue to look for it especially during her site reviews.
Motion: To issue the Order of Conditions to Michael Harrington, 31 Plymouth St, Mansfield MA,
(Map 44 Parcel 801) to expand the existing parking area with associated Stormwater
management upgrades within the buffer zone of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland with the
following special conditions. (1-13, 17, 23-25)
1.RECORD ORDER
10.PERMIT ON -SITE
2.PLAN OF RECORD
11.WETLAND FLAGGING
3.LIMIT OF WORK
12.000 WITH AS -BUILT.
4.ADDITIONAL MITIGATION
13.11EVISIONS TO BE REVIEWED
5.STABILIZATION
17NO SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS
6.ROOF RUNOFF
23.STORMWATER 0&M
7.CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE
24.DUMPING OF LAWN CLIPPINGS IS PROHIBITED
&START WORK NOTIFICATION
25.KNOTWEED POST -CONSTRUCTION
9.PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
MANAGEMENT PLAN (if applicable)
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Additional Special Conditions: All comments made by Rick Alves, Town Engineer, must be
addressed prior to the issuance of the Order of Conditions.
Passes: 5:0 (Roth/MacDonald)
3. Continued from 8/25/25 meeting Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA),
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 104, 900 S. Main St. Mansfield, MA
(Map 16 Parcel 13) forthe relocation of fill from adjacent property to be partially spread within
100 feet of the inland bank of Norton Reservoir. This application is to be withdrawn by the
applicant.
Ms. Gonyer explained the background of the project which started with a construction site in
Norton(on Townline) with an excess of excavated soil that they wanted to redistribute the
abutting Mansfield property, 900 S Main St. When they originally filed for the RDA, the
consultants did not realize that the area they wished to regrade was within the 100-year FEMA
flood zone was there so the proposed plan was not feasible. Per Ms. Gonyer's direction, the fill
was pulled out of the flood zone and regraded around the bulding and towards the street. Any
excess fill was then to be removed from the site .The work completed outside of the Area
Subject to Flooding. She stated that shepermitted the work through an Administrative Review
then recommended to have this RDA application withdrawn as the work was exempt under the
state and local regulations.
Motion: To make a motion to withdraw the pending Request for Determination for Applicability
for International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 104, 900 S. Main St. Mansfield,
MA. Work was removed from 100-foot buffer zone and has been completed.
Passes: 5/0 (Gallagher/Hedlund)
4. Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA), Brian Kelley, 27 Smith Rd., Mansfield, MA
(Map 9 Parcel 90) for the removal rocks and boulders and re -grading of a portion of lawn
associated with a single-family house within 100-feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
Ms. Gonyer explained that Mr. Kelley received a Determination of Applicability from the
Commission back in 2023 f for tree removal within his existing lawn area . He was back today to
permit rock removal and to regrade the same area cleared of trees in 2023 to match the existing
level of the lawn.
Mr. Roth asked where the rocks were going to go and Mr. Kelley explained they were going to
dig a hole and put the majority of the rocks in the hole. Mr. Healey mentioned that you never
know what you are going to find when you dig a hole per the previous builders and to make sure
that any debris including construction materials, stump dumps, etc be removed . Ms. Gonyer
asked Mr. Kelley to reach out to her if he needed to discuss any debris with her.
Motion: To issue a Negative Determination of Applicability, # 3 (work will not adversely impact a
resource area) to Brian Kelley, 27 Smith Rd Mansfield, Massachusetts (Map 9 Parcel 90) for the
proposed removal of rocks and regrading of a portion of the rear lawn located within 100 feet of
a Bordering Vegetated Wetland with the following Special Conditions:
(2-6,8-13, 17, 24, 25).
2.PLAN OF RECORD 11.WETLAND FLAGGING
3.LIMIT OF WORK 12.000 WITH AS -BUILT.
4.ADDITIONAL MITIGATION 13.13EVISIONS TO BE REVIEWED
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S.STABILIZATION 17.NO SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS
6.ROOF RUNOFF 24.13UMPING OF LAWN CLIPPINGS IS
&.START WORK NOTIFICATION PROHIBITED
9.PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING 25.KNOTWEED POST -CONSTRUCTION
10.PERMIT ON -SITE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Additional Special Conditions: Once loam is spread, Agent must inspect final grade before
seeding
Passes: 5/0 (Hedlund/MacDonald)
5. Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA), Brian Bentley, 374 Essex St., Mansfield, MA
(Map 37 Parcel 95) for removal of 11 trees within a residential lawn area associated with a
single-family house within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
Ms. Gonyer mentioned she met onsite with Mr. Bentley to discuss the removal of 11 trees
located on the north side of his property within the vicinity of the boundary of a wetland, with a
few trees located with the BVW Several of these trees were dying and compromised . She noted
that stump removal or grinding should not occur to minimize the soil disturbance and root
systems. The cleared areas within his existing lawn area would then be restored with loam and
seed once the trees were removed. She added that all machinery, cuttings and chipping must
stay away from the wetland.
Motion: To issue a Negative Determination of Applicability, #3 to Brian Bentley, 374 Essex St.,
Mansfield, MA (Map 37, Parcel 95), with the following special conditions: (2-6, 8-13, 17, 24,25)
2.PLAN OF RECORD
11.WETLAND FLAGGING
31IMIT OF WORK
12.000 WITH AS -BUILT.
4.ADDITIONAL MITIGATION
13.REVISIONS TO BE REVIEWED
5.STABILIZATION
17.NO SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS
6.ROOF RUNOFF
24.13UMPING OF LAWN CLIPPINGS IS
&START WORK NOTIFICATION
PROHIBITED
9.PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING
25.KNOTWEED POST -CONSTRUCTION
10.PERMIT ON -SITE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
Additional Special Conditions:
•Stumps shall remain in place to minimize soil disturbance.
•Equipment shall be operated from upland areas to the extent feasible
•Disturbed areas within previously existing lawn area shall be stabilized with loam and seed
immediately following tree removal.
•No storage of materials or equipment is permitted within the 100-foot buffer zone
Passes: 5/0 (MacDonald/Gallagher)
6. Request for Certificate of Compliance (RCOC), SE211-0855 Jeremy & Brittney McAuley, 31
Cobbler Rd., Mansfield, MA (Map 12 Parcel 71) for work performed by the previous lot owner,
John Souza for the 2010 drain system designed by Rim Engineering.
Ms. Gonyer told the Commission that they reviewed the proposal for an in -ground pool at the
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last hearing for this property. During the permitting process of the pool, the homeowners
realized there was an outstanding Order of Conditions (OOC)that was issued in 2010 for
installation of a drainage system associated with residential construction .. A site inspection was
conducted and the underground trench drain that runs along the edge of the previously
established lawn area has been installed in substantial compliance with the approved plan. The
site is stable, with no evidence of erosion or sedimentation into resource areas. She
recommended to issue a full Certificate of Compliance for 31 Cobbler Rd.
Motion: To issue a full Certificate of Compliance for DEP File # SE211-0855, 31 Cobbler Rd.,
Mansfield, MA
Passes: 5/0 (Roth/MacDonald)
7. Conservation Updates:
• August 25, 2025 minutes for review and approval
Motion: To approve the August 25, 2025 minutes.
Passes: 5:0 (Gallagher/MacDonald)
• Next Meeting Date: 10/27/25 at 6pm.
• HMP Letter & Draft Info
o A draft will be sent to the Commission for their review for a quick turnaround
time before it is sent to the Select Board.
• Fee Schedule
o Ms. Gonyer will update the 2023 fee schedule proposal with current fee
information for more complex permitting and increased cost of living.
• Conservation Staff Presentations: Ms. Gonyer will be presenting on
0 10/20/25: at the Mansfield Airport Management Association (MAMA) to discuss
Conservation regulations and Airport Vegetation Management Plans
0 11/1/25: at the Taunton Watershed River Alliance (TWRA) regarding our ongoing
Mansfield Municipal Knotweed Management Pilot Project.
• Enforcements: Ms. Gonyer agreed to Mr. MacDonald 's request for enforcement updates
to be shared at the next meeting.
8. Adjournment:
Motion: To make a motion to adjourn 6:33pm. Passes: 4:0 (Gallagher/Roth)
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