HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm Minutes 03/02/2006/ CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee on March
2, 2006 beginning at 1:00 PM at the Water Division, 417 Bay Road, South _Eastton; =��
Members present: Wayne P. Southworth, Easton; John Fresh; 1XI 'Easton, `Dale'
Masciarelli, Sharon; Leonard Flynn, Mansfield; Susan Mims, Norton; Janet Simolari,
Easton, Robert Boette, Foxboro; Leo R. Porter, Foxoboro; Susanne Erickson, Norton.
Also present: Earl Willcott, Norton.
I. Call to Order - Wayne Southworth called the meeting to order at 1 PM.
II. Review of Minutes of February 2, 2006 - Boette/Fresh moved to accept the
minutes of February 2, 2006 as printed. VOTED
RI. Open Space Map & Greenbelt Update
Mr. Flynn noted that the Natural Resource Trust acquired two parcels on the Wading
River, which is a very scenic area with three hundred and eighty feet of frontage and is a
place used by children to fish. Also noted as to the thirty acre parcel on the Little Canoe
River have not heard the status.
Mr. Southworth noted he received a call from Colleen Tuck of Sharon who is still
interested in doing some additional topics for the Sharon Cable. She wanted someone
from the Taunton River area to talk about conservation in general. I mentioned Leonard
Flynn.
A poster entitled "Critical MASS Land Use Change in Southeastern Massachusetts" was
handed out. A short discussion ensued on the remaining developable land; expediting of
the permitting process; 40B's; and the fact that everyone is maximizing the development
of their property.
IV. Annual Awareness Day — Tentative Date and Location: June 3, 2006 at the
Mansfield Water Treatment Plant
Mr. Southworth noted that the date has been moved out to June and reported the
following: everything is all set (tours, refreshments); would encourage water suppliers to
bring handouts; Janet Simolari to do a flyer; planning to use the Easton Recreation
canoes.
V. Future CRAAC Website Options
Mr. Southworth reported that he has not had an opportunity to do much; would like to
continue to explore same; to do this correctly might need to have $200.00; for the
CRAAC it would be a great means to advertise our accomplishments (minutes, links to
the community; publicity). Mr. Flynn noted that Lou Andrews is willing to work with
who is developing it, but not to maintain it.
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VI. New Business
Mr. Potter noted that the Taunton River Advisory Committee is looking for two people
from each community. The consensus was it would be a good idea for a member of the
CRAAC to be on it.
Other correspondence was reviewed.
VII. Old Business
Need to be aware of potential change to the Clean Water Act.
The next meeting will be held in Sharon.
Meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM.
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