HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm 01/06/1994_MINUT,ES_.OF THE CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of the, meeting held by the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee on
January.6, 1994 at -the Town Office Building, 90 South Main St., Sharon, MA.
Members in attendance: Easton - Wayne P. Southworth (Chariman), John E. Grant;
Mansfield - Ed Tartufo; Foxboro - Daniel Iagatta III, Joan F. Sozio; Norton -
Kathy Romero, Suzanne Erickson; North Easton - Philip Barske; Sharon - Gregory
Meister, Shirley S. Davenport, Marie Cuneo and David Masciarelli.
1. Call to Order
Mr. Southworth called meeting to order at 1:10P.M.
2. Approval of minutes
After 2 minor corrections to minutes of last meeting, Wayne Southworth
moved that they be accepted and was seconded by Shirley Davenport.
3. Annual Report
Copies of the Annual Report were circulated and reviewed. It was noted
that it was a very busy year and much was accomplished. Wayne extended thanks
to those in attendance as well as others who assisted in making those accomplish-
ments possible. A motion by Joan Sozio to accept that report was seconded and
approved.
4. Interview by Foxboro Cable T.V.
Wayne Southworth was interviewed by Foxboro Cable T.V. personnel for
about 5 minutes. He discussed the origination, goals and functions of the
CRAAC as well as the activities. He mentioned the Annual Awareness Day which
hopefully will make people familiar with the Canoe River. Also to prompt
interest in the care of the river, cleaning up the area and promote the Adopt -
a -Stream Program. All in all the goal of the organization is to protect the
aquifer.
5. ACEC Meeting - January 28, 1994 - Stonehill College
Fliers were passed out to all inattendance and people were asked to post
in offices to encourage new interest in CRAAC. It was noted that there would be
mailings by other organizations as well as newspaper coverage, elected officials
will also be invited. Senator Keating should bring interest to meeting.
6. Spring Awareness Day
Since "Spring is just around the corner" plans were discussed as where to
hold Spring Awareness Day. It has been very successful in the past. Suggestions
were sought as to programs to be included. Suggestions included a fishing
derby. Phil Barske mentioned including information on Non -Point Pollution. Dan
Iagatta asked questions about N.P.P. Joan Sozio said there is a manual available
from the State but it is out of print right now. Suzanne Erickson suggested that
it would be productive to make children aware of N.P.P. since they would carry
message to parents. John Grant suggested getting Cranberry Growers Assoc. involved.
7. Old Business
None
8. New Business
Joan Sozio had 3 pieces of mail - One regarding a Clean Water meeting to be
held in Wachussets 2/19/94, one from EPA - "Environment", and one from NEWWA.
Wayne mentioned a booklet he got at Earth Lab "Journey of a Raindrop", he would
like to get out to school children. Suzanne Erickson passed around a publication
by National Geographic "Water". Wayne mentioned that the ACEC stewardship
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includes issues other than water --wildflowers and other environmental issues.
Meeting adjourned at approximately 2:35PM. Next meeting will be held in Foxboro
on February 3, 1994.