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r CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMfP"ii 27 AN 9.' 02
Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Comine an Q r,, 1995
beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the Easton Water Department, 417 Bay Road, South Caston,
Members present: Wayne P. Southworth, Easton; 'Dan Callahan, Norton; 'Tim Higgins,
Foxborough; Suzanne Erikson, Norton; Susan Mims, Norton; Frederick J. Watson, Norton; Ed
Tartufo, Mansfield; Dave_ Masciarelli, Sharon; Rob Hurst (Guest), Mansfield; Dick Lewis,
Mansfield; John E. Grant, Easton; Philip Barske (Visitor), Easton.
I. CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 1:00 P.M. by Wayne Southworth.
Il. REVIEW MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1995 - On a motion made by John Grant and
seconded by Dave Masciarelli VOTED to accept the minutes of September 7,'1995.
IIl. REVIEW LETTER SENT TO SECRETARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
REGARDING THE MANSFIELD DAM PROJECT - Mr. Southworth noted that Barbara Hyland
will not be able to attend today; letter was reviewed; it was suggested that a telephone call be placed
to see if letter was received. On Tim Higgins motion, seconded by Ed Tartufo, voted to call
Secretary Trudy Coxe to see if she received the letter and to ask what action will be taken.
VII. UPDATE ON VIDEO Mr. Tartufo gave the background of guest, Rob Hurst, who has
agreed to work on the CRAAC video. 'Mr. Hurst noted the following: currently a student of New
England Technical; this project would fit in with the next quarter's project; should cost nothing
except for video tape (approximately $200); need a short version for class (two minutes); could
make a longer one for this Committee; need any ideas from this Committee. ` Discussion ensued -
highlights: Water Division has an extensive library; there is a brief outline; original thought was to
do separate videos on individual topics; need something that would be of educational value to
members of all five communities.
Suggestion was made that a sub -committee is necessary. (Members: Grant, Tartufo, Southworth,
Higgins, Barske as volunteer) Sub -committee is to meet Wednesday, October 11, 1995, at 7:30
A.M. at 417 Bay Street, Easton, MA.
IV. DISCUSS 1996 AWARENESS DAY SCHEDULED FOR NORTON Mr. Southworth
introduced Dan Callahan, Water Superintendent of Norton, who is hosting the 1996 Awareness
Day. Mr. Callahan stated they are plarming to utilize the pumping stations (hopefully the new one
will be done). General items that need to be addresses: pump station is one mile off the road - need
transportation in; parking for public; goal is to have a poster contest; need to have portable toilets;
might be able to organize a student field trip on that day; timing of presentations needs to be fine
tuned.
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Mr. Callahan then noted that the Town of Norton is in the process of pursing an "aquiferpolice"
position; meeting with the chief of police to discuss same; another problem is irresponsible trappers
leaving carcasses in the river.
V. CRAAC 1996 SHORELINE SURVEY PROJECT UPDATE - Mr. Southworth handed out a
draft letter and single sheet explaining purpose of shoreline survey; nothing has been mailed yet.
Committee generally agreed that there needs to be two contact persons; each town should have their
own along with the CRAAC office. (Contact persons are to be: Sharon - Dave Masciarelli;
Foxborough - Tim Higgins; Mansfield - Ed Tartufo; Norton Suzanne Erikson; Easton - John
Grant)
Date of return will be two weeks from the date same is sent out
VL DISCUSS 10TH ANNIVERSARY GOALS --Suzanne Erikson presented the following
suggested future goals list: create series of informational articles, media contact; develop ACEC
Management Plan; inventory and access dams in watershed; continue Land Protection Program
(Prioritize parcels, greenbelt, etc); conduct promotional contest; post aquifer signs; develop
educational programs and/or brochure for residents regarding their impacts and responsibilities;
l organize river clean-ups and clearing of fallen trees and debris from river; organize shoreline survey
training; identify threats to water supply; contact Environmental Studies Programs Wheaton College
- John Krechor/Stonehill College - Maura Tyrrell); work with school science fair projects, Earth
Science Departments, middle schools and high schools; work with schools programs by Faith
Baldwin (Grant for study of non -point source pollution); work with studies on Taunton River (Bill
Napolitano of SERPEDD and Kitty Doherty of TRWA).
It was the consensus that these suggested `future goals' should be placed on a future agenda for
discussion.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS - It was noted that the Alert Rivers Bill has passed to the House.
IX. NEW BUSINESS - received a call from the Taunton Watershed Alliance Inc. requesting
contributions for their auction to be held on 10-13-95.
Kathy Romero has offered to come to a meeting and discuss what she is doing. Suzanne Erikson to
confirm a time.
On Tartufo's motion, seconded by Grant, VOTED to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned at 2:45 P.M.
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