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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCanoe River Comm 09/02/1993Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee 417 Bay Street South Easton MA 02375 (508) 238-3641 c- ' } u n 10 CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2. 1993 The meeting was held at the Foxborough Town Offices, on South Street, Foxborough, Mass. Members in Attendance: Wayne P. Southworth Easton William D. Hardin Easton f.- Dave Masciarelli Sharon John Grant Easton Suzanne Erickson Norton Kathy Romaro Norton Susan Mims Norton Gregory Meister Sharon Shirley Davenport Sharon Edward Tartufo Mansfield Timothy Higgins Foxborough Guest: Phil Barske - EastonE I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Bill Hardin and seconded by Kathy Romaro to approve the minutes of August 5, 1993. III. LAND USE CONFERENCE Wayne Southworth and Suzanne Erickson explained the proposed conference to be held at Stonehill College on Saturday, October 30, 1993, was geared toward educating the builders and Planning Board members in each community to work together. Bob Lemire will use some examples from our communities and discuss creative land development. Lyn White is preparing the notice to be sent out. Wayne asked all committee members to prepare a list of builders in each community to send them a notice. Dave Masciarelli felt we should also invite the engineers that prepare plans for the developers. John Grant suggested we also invite environmental support staff. Ed Tartufo asked to have Leslie Luchonok attend. Greg Meister requested Town Counsels be invited to attend as well. IV. VIDEO TAPE PROGRAM Kathy Romaro presented the Committee with a Draft Intern Project. She will send it to the Communication Departments of Wheaton College, Bridgewater State College, Stonehill College, Massasoit Community College, Dean Jr. College, Brown University, and Emerson College. Phil Barske felt we might be able to receive a grant from someone interested in environmental issues. V. ADOPT -A -STREAM PROGRAM Kathy Romaro displayed the map she developed showing the adoptions we presently have: Sharon Water Department -- Easton Water Department Mansfield Water Department Mansfield Fish & Game Easton Rod & Gun Club Norton Land Preservation Trust Cub Scout Pack 195 - Easton Susanne Erickson explained the project of the Norton Land Preservation Society and Wheaton College students and working on a community project cleaning the Canoe River. On September 15th, Wheaton College will have a Volunteer Fair Kathy and Wayne will attend to supply students with info on Adopting a portion of the Canoe River. VI. PROPOSED CRANBERRY KNOLL SUBDIVISION Mr. Joseph Lopes of Norton has asked us to review a twenty-two lot subdivision adjacent to his property. Kathy Romaro explained the project to the committee. She explained that the Conservation Commission has not reviewed the project as yet. The CRAAC reviewed the plan which seemed to be very standard. Ed Tartufo asked if consideration had been made to tie into the sewer system if it was close enough? The Committee felt there was nothing controversial with the project and would send a letter to Mr. Lopes. VII. OLD BUSINESS Ed Tartufo spoke on Mansfield's hiring Beta Engineering to develop plans to rebuild the dam at the Mansfield Fish & Game; the plans should be completed by our next meeting. VIII. NEW BUSINESS John Grant asked if the Committee would send a sympathy card to Bill Keating, 111 Bay Road, Sharon, Mass. 02067, as his father passed away. Kathy Romaro spoke on the Massachusetts Nonpoint Source Management manual she just received. Ed Tartufo asked Kathy what progress has been made in cleaning the Norton Reservoir. Kathy has asked the Con Com to hire a firm to oversee this project. It is expected the total project cost would be eleven million dollars. Leslie Luchonok called Wayne today and requested CRAAC to be a co-sponser in a Winter evening meeting to describe the new A.C.E.C. Program Guide. He would like a joint meeting between the two A.C.E.C. Groups Canoe River and Hockomock. The meeting will be in January or February. The Committee discussed mutual locations such as the Holiday Inn in Norton or Ann's Place Restaurant. Leslie also requested that we recommend a representative for the New Wetlands Advisory Committee; there would be four (4) meetings a year in the Route 495 MA Pike area in the afternoon between 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Bill Hardin, John Grant and Greg Meister expressed interest in the Committee and would like more information. John Grant motioned to adjourn the meeting at 3:00 p.m. Seconded by Kathy Romaro.