HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm Minutes 5/5/2005r CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of "the meeting: held, by the Canoe River: Aquifer Advisory Committee on May 5,
2005 beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the Sharon Town Hall 90 South Main Street, Sharon, MA
02067.
Members present: Wayne Southworth, Easton; David Masciarelli, Sharon; Suzanne
Erikson, Norton; Susen Mins, Norton; Leo Potter, Foxboro; Robert Boette, Foxboro;
Leonard Flynn, Mansfield.
Also present: John Fresh Jr., Easton; Mitch Blaustein, Sharon; Bill Hardin, Easton;
Antonetta Ackerman; Sharon.
I. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 1:00 P.M. by Wayne Southworth.
Il. REVIEW OF MINUTES — Minutes of May 5, 2005 meeting were approved with
corrections. Jack Marsh is not a member of the committee, spelling in section V should
have been "her not "him", spelling in section VI "changes" not "charges ".
III. ISLAND FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION — LEONARD FLYNN
Leonard Flynn updated the committee and the application has been reviewed, they are
very interest in the cranberry piece of land but have pushed it aside due to parcels greater
than 1,000 acres. There are 2 parcels of land that will be auctioned off 126 acres is the
Dept Wild Life and the other he isn't sure at the moment but will find more information
on it. He does know the MAPC have a'draft made up and are hoping it will pass. When
he receives further information he will make an update.
IV. DISCUSS POSSIBLE WATER CONSERVATION FORUM-
- -- - - Wayne Southworth would like to have the committee prompt water- conservation.—Also -to -
aim towards something in the next couple months. Maybe put together a short
demonstration with a landscaper on video. David Masciarelli has volunteered him self to
contact someone to be a speaker. He has also brought in an article from the Parade
magazine; the article explained how people can conserve.
Bill Hardin went to his monthly MMA meeting (Mass Municipal Association) water
conservation was one of there subject on there agenda. Wayne was very happy that this
was one of there concerns at there meeting.
V. OPEN SPACE MAP & GREENBELT UPDATE
Jenn Carlino could not come to the meeting today but Leonard Flynn updated the
committee and brought in a map showing there is a new piece of land near the Canoe
River he is not curtain on how many acres yet. Research is still being done there is a deed
also found out there are heirs in CA, AZ, and Canada. When more information is found,
Leonard will update the committee.
VI. DISCUSSION OF THE AWARENESS DAY ON MAY 7, 2005 AT THE
MANSFILED FISH AND GAME WITH LESLIE LUCHONOK, GUEST
SPEAKER -
Wayne Southworth passed out flyers of awareness day. Everything is on scheduled there
will be a building available just in case of weather changes. John Fresh noted the river
has been stocked with trout. Wayne was contacted by Kurt Gaffney and notified him that
they will not be able to take the tour threw the treatment plant.
VII. NEW BUSINESS /OLD BUSINESS -
David Masciarelli introduced Mitch Blaustein fipm Senator Timilty office.. He would like
to be a member of the committee. Wayne will send him info about the committee to up to
date him on previous meetings.
Suzanne Erikson wanted to let the committee know about Earth Day.
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Susen Mims also wanted to show the committee an award for Conservation on 95
Certificate of Recognition.
Dr Phil Barskin donated a carving to Leslie Luchonok this could be given to her at
Awareness Day.
Bill Hardin announced that he will be leaving the Canoe River Aquifer Committee, he
enjoyed working with everyone.
Next meeting is in the Foxboro Town Hall on June 2, 2005.
Meeting adjourned at 2:08 P.M.