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Minutes of the meeting held by the Canoe River Aquifer;AigVis,ory
Committee on January 5, 1995, at the Foxborough Towh,Hall, 4b_
South Street, Foxborough, MA 02035.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Easton - Wayne Southworth, John Grant;
Mansfield - Ed Tartufo, Dick Lewis; Norton - Suzanne Erikson,
Susan Mims, Kathy Romero; Foxborough - Tim Higgins, Dan Iagatta,
Joan Sozio; Sharon - Dave Masciarelli
VISITORS PRESENT: Phil Barske, John Fresh, Greg Mertz, Senator
Bill Keating
CALL TO ORDER: Wayne Southworth called the meeting to order
at 1:00 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The following corrections were made to
the minutes: The spelling of Bill Hocking's and Suzanne
Erikson's names and Phil Barske's name moved from members present
to visitors. Dan Iagatta moved that the minutes be accepted
as corrected and seconded by Kathy Romero. The minutes were
approved as corrected.
VIDEO PROJECT: Since our December meeting, when Mike Maynard,
a Brown University student, expressed an interest in taking
on the video project as a self-directed project for one of his
courses, Mike's professor, Dr. Jack Hermance, has contacted
Wayne to see if CRAAC would be interested in being a participant
in a Globe Watershed Project. This type of project would
ultimately lead to additional studies of the Canoe River Aquifer.
UPDATE LAND PROTECTION PROJECT: Dick Lewis mentioned that the
Citizens Scholarship Foundation (CSF) was interested in selling
4.5 acres of land located between Beaumont's Pond and old Factory
Pond. DEM's Lincoln Pond Grant and Mansfield's Water Department
were mentioned as possible sources of funding. Wayne mentioned
that he received a letter from Maria Van Dusen offering her
services. Tim Higgins said CRAAC should also look at the Saltis
property located near by and go for purchasing both parcels
together. Dick will make some calls, talk to the Mansfield
Water Department, and report back to us next meeting.
WINTER JOINT ACEC/WATERSHED MEETING: The subcommittee decided
to cancel plans for the February meeting. There was no firm
commitment for funding, and Rachel Poliner was not available.
The subcommittee plans to set up another meeting date sometime
in the future.
ANNUAL SPRING AWARENESS DAY: The Spring Awareness Day will
be held on May 13, 1995, at Greeley's Pond in Foxborough. Dan
Iagatta reported that Representative Barbara Hyland will be
present, the Rotary Club will have their "Chuck Wagon" at the
site, and Handi House is providing sanitary facilities. Dan
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also checked into the cost of renting a tent in case of inclement
weather. The rental fee for the tent is $200. Dan and Wayne
will explore acquiring a large tarpaulin as an alternative.
Dan will contact Dick Leggee from the Foxborough Historical
Society to speak. He will also ask Greg Mertz to speak about
his project and ask Senator Keating to attend. Joan contacted
David Risch, Foxborough Conservation Agent, and Bill Hocking
from the Conservation Commission about conducting a nature tour
of the area. Wayne will contact Leslie Luchonok and Joan
Kimball. Since it is National Drinking Water Week, Wayne will
supply information to Joan, so that she can arrange for a
proclamation to be presented to the Foxborough Water Department
by Foxborough's Selectmen. Dan will put together an agenda.
DEP SITE DISCOVERY PROGRAM: Joan and Wayne discussed the Site
Discovery Workshop they attended at DEP on December 8, 1994.
The purpose of the workshop is to have water suppliers identify
and relate information on potential contamination sites to DEP.
There will be a follow up workshop in February.
NEW BUSINESS: Joan mentioned a DEP workshop on nitrate loading
to be held on January 17, 1995, at the Natick Town Hall. Wayne
mentioned a January 11, 1995, meeting of the Southeast
Massachusetts Association of Environmental Managers and Stewards
(SEAMS).
At 2:00 p.m. motion to adjourn regular meeting to listen to
Greg Mertz's presentation was made by Dan and seconded by John.
So moved.
PRESENTATION BY GREG MERTZ: On behalf of Representative Barbara
Hyland, Dan Iagatta presented Greg Mertz with an Honorary
Certificate from the State Legislature. Greg then explained
how he undertook the Adopt -a -Stream project in conjunction with
the Foxborough Rotary Club as a community project to obtain
his Eagle Scout rank. Greg drew up and executed the plans for
the project and the Rotary Club paid for the materials. With
the help of 39 people, totaling 221 man hours, Greg and helpers
cleared and marked three different trails around Greeley's pond,
built two benches, rehabilitated two bridges and a campsite,
built six parking spaces, and constructed a wooden sign showing
the trails with the distances. These trails will be maintained
by Boy Scout Troop 7. Senator Keating arrived also to
congratulate Greg on his project.