HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm Minutes 10/3/2013CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES — OCTOBER 3, 2013
Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Aquifer Advi�oi�% (r�tn itkee,pn October 3, 2013
beginning at I PM in the Easton Water Division Meeting Roo�m� , 417 $say R11 Sdd�t�h Easton, MA
Members present: Wayne P. Southworth, Easton; Jonathantt'6w6',`Nalrrtod ; �vi' Masciarelli, Sharon;
Edward Tartufo, Mansfield; John Shannon, Mansfield; Leonard ,Flynn,,Mv nsfield; Jennifer Carlino,
Norton; Joan Sozio, Foxborough. =�
Guests: Adrienne Edwards, Easton GiS Specialist; Connor Read, Easton Citizen Business Advocate;
Jack Marsh, Operations Manager, Easton Water Division
1. Call to Order - Southworth called the meeting to order at 1 PM.
2. Review Minutes of August 1, 2013 - Masciarelli /Rowe moved to accept the minutes of August 1,
2013. Voted Unanimously.
3. Website Changes — Connor Read, Easton Citizen Business discussed potential changes to the Canoe
River Aquifer Advisory Committee's website. Due to software changes in the town website, Adrienne
Edwards is unable to access the site for maintenance. Jack Marsh discussed utilizing the Facebook page
rather than the website. Topics of discussion included public access to the site, keeping the "old" website
active while setting up a new one; Flynn stated that many people do not like to use Facebook; licensing
access; Edwards discussed a site through the Mass Archeological Society that is easy to edit and all
members have access. Southworth suggested that this was a good discussion and will be an ongoing
agenda item. In the meantime, more content will be added to the Facebook page. Connor Read will be
following up with Wayne Southworth.
4. Easton Water Quality and Adequacy Update — Jack Marsh, Operations Manager for the Easton
Water Division, gave an overview of the water system, including a presentation that was created for
Easton Cable TV. In the area of water conservation, Marsh discussed practices that are in place for the
town, including leak detection; analysis of meter readings; usage profiling, and letters informing
residents of a possible leak at their property. Also discussed was the use of Utility Cloud asset
management, which includes tie cards and hydrants. Flynn brought up concerns of biologics in water
systems and the age of the infrastructure /pipes. Other topics included: iron and manganese standards;
future treatment plans; microfiltration.
5. Open Space Map and Greenbelt Update — Adrienne Edwards distributed a new map of the Canoe
River Aquifer and there was a short discussion regarding protected vs. non - protected areas.
6. 2014 Awareness Day Discussion - Masciarelli spoke of a possible road race to be included in the
next Awareness Day; is open to suggestion. A partnership such as a Cub Scout Merit Badge activity was
also discussed.
7. Discuss Committee Goals - Southworth discussed inviting water suppliers from each town as well as
the conservation director of each town involved in CRAAC.
8. Next Meeting at the Sharon Community Center at 219 Massapoag Avenue on December 5,
2013.
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9. Public Comment- None.
10. Adjourn — Meeting was adjourned at 2:45 PM.
October 3, 2012