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Minutes of the meeting of the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee on October 4, 2001 beginning at
1:00 P.M. at the Sharon Town Hall, 90 South Mahn St., Sharon, MA 02067.
Members present: Wayne P. Southworth, Easton; Ed Tartufo, Mansfield; Robert Boette, Foxboro; Phil
Barske, Easton, Leonard F. Flynn; Mansfield, Dave Masciarelli, Leo IL Potter; Foxborough, Suzanne
Erikson; Norton, Bill Hardin; Easton.
Others present: Jack Marsh, Easton; Jennifer Carlin, Norton; Taryn LaScola, Department of Food &
Agriculture, Antonetta Fraone, Sharon.
I. CALL TO ORDER — Meeting called to order at 1:00 P.M. by Wayne P. Southworth
H. REVIEWMINUTES OF MINUTES — Minutes were approved
Ill. UPDATE OF CANOE RIVER AQUIFER STUDY BY HORSLEY & WITTEN, INC. (PAT R09ERS)
Patt Rogers from DEM could not make today's meeting. Further discussion will continue at next meeting
when
IV DEPARTMENT OF FOOD & AGRICULTURE — PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN FOR
RESPONSIBLE PESTICIDES AND FERTILIZER USE (TARYNLASCOLA)
Main focus is on getting materials together to make a manual. There is a lot of information that has been
pulled together. Goal is to have the manual before Earth Day 2002. (April 201� or 2211d)
They would like to do some marketing like mass mailing, (post cards) posters.
Wayne P. Southworth suggested a press release. (Local cable stations, inform the schools, news paper)
The IPM plan it is very hard to determine who is using it or not. Dave Masciarelli suggested maybe some
kind of stickers for the residents and landscaping companies that use the IPM plan.
Wayne P Southworth also wanted to know if Taryn would be available to do presentation to discuss
pesticides use with in the 5 towns. She is willing to do that, It is good PR — she will let the committee
know when she will be available.
V. MANSFIELD MILL POND UPDATE (BOB JONES Q DICK DA10)
Mill Pond Dam project has been on going for 10 -12 years. The contract will be finalized next week on
the control system. This project has been done within the budget.
Robert Jones brought in some pictures of the Mill Pond Dam to show the committee what work has been
done. Finishing touches are being made at this moment. Robert would like to make a portfolio with all
the pictures.
Bill Hardin suggested a letter written to thank everyone that has worked on this project.. Wayne also
suggested putting one of the pictures of the Mill Pond Dam on the letterhead.
The committee would also like to take a field trip to the Mill Pond.
The next meeting they will vote on the letter head picture.
VI GREEN BELT PROJECT (JENNIFER CARLMO di LEONARD FLYNN)
Norton Conservation Commission and Recreation Commission dedication ceremony of the Canoe River
Greenbelt held on September 15, 2001 went very well. They were presented with a certificate.
There were approximately 25 people that attended the ceremony. Goan Learner attended)
Discussion on deeds. Jerurifer did research on parcels returned.
V11 NEIYBUSINESS
Dave Masciarelli wanted to infornr the committee that Greg Meister of Sharon's Conservation
Commission Department is waiting for ruling from an attorney see if the Conservation conm m' ion has
the right to regulate water use.
Wayne would like to start planning the next ammal Awareness Day in May 2002
They would like to have a location that they have not used before. Johnson Acres was a location
suggested. The location date and agenda will be determined.
Dave Masciarelli discussed the threats to the water supplies and safeguards. Wayne Southworth would
like the Canoe River Conunittee to prepare a press release to share water safety measures that the 5
communities have taken.
All OLD BUSINESS
IX OTHER NEWS
Health Department in the Town of Easton is taking mercury thermometers from the residents to recycle.
Committee suggested a program to dispose the thermometers. Health centers are located in Mansfield,
Foxboro, and Norton.
Need to find a sponsor to in each town to dispose the mercury thermometers
Next meeting to be held in Foxboro on November 1, 2001
Meeting adjourned at 2:45 P.M.
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