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CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of the meeting held b the Canoe River A q uifer Advisor Committee ofii'r , "r
August 4, 2005, beginning at 1:00 PM at the Norton Town Hall.
Members Present: Wayne Southworth, Easton; Leonard Flynn, Mansfield; Ed Tartttfo, `-
Mansfield; Leo R. Potter, Foxboro; Robert Boette, Foxboro; Suzanne Erikson, Norton;
Susan Mims, Norton; Dave Masciarelli, Sharon.`
Also Present: John Sullivan, Mansfield; David Field, Mansfield; Earl Willcott, Norton;
Paul Laurenstein, Sharon; Tom Hunt, Foxboro; Jenn Carlino, Norton; Jack Hamm,
D.E.P.; Dick Keith, D.E.P.
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 1:10 PM by Chairman
Wayne• Southworth.
II. REVIEW MINUTES OF JUNE 2,2005: Leonard Flynn made a motion to
approve the minutes of June 2, 2005 which was seconded by Leo Potter. The vote
passed.
III. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED STORMWATER BY -LAWS: John Sullivan
and David Field from the Mansfield Engineering Department gave a presentation
to the Committee on Mansfield's proposed Stormwater Management By -Law.
Their goal is to have the by -law approved at their annual 2006 Town Meeting.
The Proposed By -Law:
• Public Education
• Public Involvement
• Illicit Discharge
• Construction Site Runoff
• Post - Construction
• Pollution Prevention at Municipal Facilities
The main purpose of the by -law is to clean up stormwater runoff before it gets to
rivers and streams. John Sullivan asked the Committee to review the draft by -law
and comment by our next meeting.
Jack Hamm from D.E.P. mentioned that many projects fall under the D.E.P.
Underground Inspection Permits.
IV. WATER CONSERVATION FORUM: Dave Masciarelli has a commitment
from Dwayne Lavange of the D.E.P. and has set up a meeting with Sharon Cable
TV and the Water Superintendents to provide a talk show on state water
conservation policy to videotape and provide to each community.
V. OPEN SPACE MAP AND GREENBELT UPDATE: Leonard Flynn is
working on updating the Open Space map. The Doug King 50 acre site in
Mansfield has been approved by the state for purchase.
Tom Hunt, a resident of Foxboro, made a presentation to the Committee on a
proposed development along the Canoe River. Bob Boette presented 'a plan of the
proposed 10' driveway along the Canoe River within the flood plain and 100 foot
buffer. The Foxboro Conservation Commission has requested additional
information from the applicant. Jack Hamm mentioned that if there is a citizens'
appeal, MEPA would then become involved.
VI. NEW BUSINESS: None noted
VII. OLD BUSINESS: None Noted.
The meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM and a group went to tour the Willcott Emu
Farm at 145 Newland St. Norton.