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MEETING MINUTES
September 4, 2008
Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Advisory Committee on Thursday ;: F !1!E
September 4, 2008 beginning at 1:00 PM at the Norton Public Library, Rte. 123. Norton�
Members present: Wayne P. Southworth, Easton; Janice Fowler, Easton; John Fresh,.,- -
Easton; Robert Boette, Foxboro; Leo Potter, Foxboro; Suzanne Eriksdn, Norton; Edward'
Tartufo, Mansfield; Dave Masciarelli, Sharon; Jennifer Carlino, Norton; Kevin O'Donnell,
Mansfield.
I. Call to Order - Wayne Southworth called the meeting to order at 1:10 PM.
II. Review Minutes of August 7, 2008 - Boette/Fresh moved to approve the minutes of
August 7, 2008. VOTED
III. Open Space Map & Greenbelt Update - Leonard Flynn was unable to attend today.
Carlino noted there are two articles on Norton's Town Meeting warrant. One will transfer a
tax title piece of 5 acres along the Canoe River to the control of the Conservation
Commission.
IV. DISCUSS DESIGN OF A NEW CRAAC BROCHURE — Wayne Southworth
presented a draft tri -fold brochure for review and comments. Same was received as follows:
with the GIS program can come up with a map; asked Jenn Carlino for some photographs (at
least one with a canoe); perhaps we can use past verbiage; use the actual legislation that
created the CRAAC; suggested using two 8.5xI V sheets which would allow use of 4 sides —
then tri -fold same; could also make the size 11x17 "; tri -fold fits into a pocket easier; should
mention the 20th anniversary. Work on design to continue.
V. CANOE RIVER HABITAT EVALUATION PRESENTATION — JENNIFER
CARLINO, NORTON CONSERVATION AGENT - Carlin noted this is the first
presentation; study was just for the Town of Norton, have scheduled presentations at the
Town Hall; presented a copy of the presentation for the CRAAC library and a review
handout to members. The slide presentation noted the parcel areas, focus of the wildlife
habitat evaluation, public events, volunteer hours, natural communities (15) — 6 wetland , 6 —
upland, 3 unique communities (Alluvial Atlantic White Cedar Swamp, Atlantic White Cedar
Swamp, Forest Seep); 35 potential vernal pools and certified vernal pools; 10 invasive plants;
plant and animal species, and recommendations.
Comments: Great presentation; Easton might have some of the mapping; to whom should
this be shown to get grants for other Towns; there needs to be dedication to carry such a
study through to its completion.
VI. New Business and VII. Old Business - none.
Boette/Fresh moved to adjourn. VOTED
Meeting adjourned at 1:48 PM
Next meeting will be held in Mansfield on October 2, 2008.