HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm Minutes 08/04/2011CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING MINUTES — August 4, 201 I
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Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committe �A 7ms day,
August 4, 2011 beginning at 1:00 pm at the Easton Water Division Meeting Rooml }]3ajt L
Road, South Easton, MA,
Members Present: Wayne P. Southworth, Easton; John Fresh, Easton; Jemr Carlino, Norton;
Leonard Flynn, Mansfield; Leo Potter, Foxborough, Dave Masciarelli, Sharon; Frances Shirley,
Norton; Jon Rowe, Norton; Ed Tartufo, Mansfield; Joan Sozio, Foxborough.
Guests: John Marsh, Easton Water Division Operations Manager; Kelley Freda, DCE
Water Supply Protection; Karen Gallo, Principal Clerk, Easton Water Division.
I . Call to Order — Wayne Southworth called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM.
2. Review minutes of June 2, 2011 — Masciarelli /Shirley moved to accept the minutes of
June 2, 2011. VOTED.
Open Space Map & Greenbelt Update — Nothing to report at this time.
4. CRAAC Educational Outreach Kiosk Discussion — Southworth: briefly discussed that
CRAAC did not receive the grant; will meet with the EPA on August 31s` for debriefing session.
5. Election of Officers — Frances Shirley moved to reelect Wayne Southworth as Chairman
of CRAAC; motion seconded by Jon Rowe. VOTED; John Fresh moved to retain the remaining
officers in their roles, motion seconded by Jenn Carlino — VOTED.
6. Dog Waste and Surface Water Quality — Kelley Freda of the Massachusetts Division of
Conservation and Recreation presented an overview of the Division's efforts to educate people
regarding animal waste and the importance of preventing it from entering the water supply.
Utilizing a slideshow and other educational materials, Ms. Freda discussed the large amount of
licensed dogs in the Wachusett Neighborhood and Watershed along with various outreach
programs connected with this issue.
7. Discuss the Program for the CRAAC 25 °1 Anniversary Celebration at the Sharon
Community Center in 2012 - Southworth: a list of invitees to the CRAAC 20`1' Anniversary
Celebration was passed among those present so information could be updated if necessary. A
letter was sent to Congressman William Keating, inviting him to be the guest speaker at the
Anniversary Celebration; no response has been received yet. A brief discussion followed
regarding refreshments for the evening. Jennifer Carlino will provide photographs for display at
the event.
8. Beaumont Pond Update — Flynn: a letter was sent by the Town of Mansfield to the
Foxborough Conservation Commission regarding the Commission's Notice of Intent application
for nuisance aquatic vegetation removal in Beaumont Pond. The pond drains directly into the
Canoe River in Mansfield. Southworth: CRAAC will draft a letter to Bob Boette at the
Foxborough Conservation Commission requesting pertinent information regarding the Notice of
Intent application.
9. Dave Masciarelli moved to adjourn the meeting; seconded by Joan Sozio. VOTED.
Wayne Southworth adjourned the meeting at 2:00 pm.
The next meeting will be held in room at the Sharon Community Center, 219
Massapoag Ave., Sharon, MA, on Thursday, September I" at 1:00 pm.