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Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee :on rl
February 5, 1998, beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the Sharon Town Hall,; 90 South M% in
Street, Sharon, MA.
Members, present: Wayne P. Southworth, Easton; Dave Masciarelli, Sharon; Dick
Lewis, Mansfield; Fred Watson, Norton; Susan Mims, Norton; Suzanne Erikson,
Norton; Robert Boette, Foxboro; Bill Hardin, Easton; Leonard Flynn, Mansfield; Joan
Sozio,Foxboro.
Guests present: Cynthia Wood, DEM Service Forester for Norfolk County
1. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order. at 1:00 P.M.by Wayne Southworth
11. REVIEW MINUTES - of the January 8, 1998 - Minutes were read and accepted
unanimously, with the following corrections: Adding Cynthia Wood, DEM as a
present guest; under Old Business the followingsentence should read - "J. Flynn has
convinced everyone at MASS Highway thatthe land along Route 495 should be
returned
111. FOREST IMAcNA;IaEMENT SEMINAR -APRIL 2. 1998 - CYNTHIA WOOD
Quite a few different styles of flyers were passed around and a decision was made on
the one that would be posted. One person from each town will receive extra to
distribute along with an explanation letter. This information will be mailed before the
next meeting. Wayne offered to supply all paper goods and coffee for the occasion and
some members volunteered to help supply some food.
IV. COMMUNITY SERVICE INTERN PROJECT
The Town of Easton has a young man that is required to do community service. The
young man is currently in Easton cleaning the paths near the Canoe River. This is a
possibility that may be available to the CRAAC for future clean-up along the river.
V. MANSFIELD SUBDIVISION REVIEW -TIM HleeINS
Tim was not available at this meeting, but Dick filled us in on what has been
happening. Soil concerns are the biggest issue, considering it was a gravel pit filled in.
This remains a big issue for the Water Dept. & Board of Health. The Water Dept.
should speak up and request soil test be performed, this would guarantee that it gets
done. A letter was sent from CRAAC with our concern for the subdivision location, that
it may cause trouble in the future. The Public Meeting was held last night, many
comments from residents. At this point it is hard to say where the Planning Board will
go.
Vt. UPDATE ON NORTON LAND ACQUISITION - SUZANNE ERIKSON
Suzanne passed around a brochure and photos to be in used when applying for grants,
describing the CRAAC.' A cover letter describing the proposal to purchase Norton land
was drafted by Leonard and A list of 15-20 places with money was mentioned and
available. Phone calls need to be made to the each grant sources for specifications on>
applying. It was suggested that the Committee get a letter from the sellers of the Norton
Land with a asking price on it to send when applying for a grant. It was agreed that it
is important to directly ask for a certain amount of money and explain what it is for.
Martha White was the recommended person to see regarding grant writing. The cover'
letter was only a=draft and plans to have it match the brochure are in progress.
VIII. STORM IMATER MANA6E61ENT SEMINAR RESCHEDULE
Leslie O'Shea from DEP was going to get back to Tim and Wayne to finalize the date
and it ended up she contacted them after the deadline had passed. It was decided to
wait until fall for any rescheduling.
VIII. C.R.A. tk.C. ANNUAL ikWAPENESS DAY- MAY 16, 1998 ( 9 A.M. - 12)
RED MILL ROAD, EASTON
AQENDtk ITE14S
Wayne will contact Easton recreation for canoe use and a small tent has already been
acquired. Cynthia Wood and Joe Perry are going to have hike routes for those who do
not wish to canoe. Refreshments still need to be organized as well as other plans. Tents
are still needed if anyone knows of any available to use.
17C. GREEN BELT PROJECT UPDATE
Several supporting letters have been sent on behalf of the 180 acres in Norton. MASS
Highway does not object to returning the land, but are considering keeping a portion
for future highway expansion. Things seem to be going very well and any decisions
should be made shortly.
X. OTHER BUSINESS
Carlos Fragata (Norton Conservation Commission) is requesting comments from CRAAC
in regards to vegetation control on 495. The CRAAC decide this would not be a
problem to write and will say some of the following comments:- The procedure is '-
understandable for weed control as long as they follow rules with regards to distance'
and frequency from wetlands, rivers, and travel areas etc. To monitor this law it would
be in the Town's best interest to suggest a notification of when the spraying will take>
place. This will allow them keep a record of the frequency and to check on the job site.
Fred brought to our attention a few questions in regards to a pigary / hog raising in a
Zone 3 in Norton. If it was appropriate and if the waste is allowed to be spread in a
Zone 3? Mass DEP said they are unable to help due to the fact it is Zone 3. It was voted
unanimously to send a letter to EPA with questions about a possible pigary on the land.
Also letting them know this is a new location for this kind of activity. The Committee
would just like an opinion since it is so close to water and because of the concerns for
the future of the land and Nitrate build up.
Next meeting Thursday, March 5,' 1998 at Foxboro Town Hall
Meeting adjourned at 2:55 P.M.