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90 MAR 23 AM 9: 51
MANSFIELD
MASSACHUSETTS
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CANOE RIVER AQUIFER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of meeting hold on March 1, 1990 at the Mansfield
Town Hall, 50 West Street, Mansfield, MA 02048.
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE:
Richard Lewis
Edward Tartufo
Timothy Higgins
Kathy Romero
Joan Sozio
I. Call to Order
John Grant
Wayne Southworth
William Hardin
Dan lagatta
Jr. Chenevert
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Wayne Southworth
at 1:00 p.m.
II. Minutes
Minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed. Ed Tartufo
made a motion to accept the minutes as written. It was
seconded by Bill Hardin. All in favor.
111. Land Use Conference Update
Things are progressing a x t r a m a I y wall for the confaranca.
Originally they had anticipated 100 to attend, as of today
there are over 150 persons r e g I s t a r a d to attend. Help is
needed in the morning to'help set up. The only problems
anticipated are the crowd for lunch and the number of books
available.
IV. The Winter Company
The representatives of the Winter Company were not present.
It was decided to postpone discussion on this topic until a
later date.
V.- Grants
Mr. Jack Donahue, formally of the D.E.D., has formed Atlantic
Geoscience in NH., has informed us of a Federal Grant for a
well head protection project. Some members were concerned
about Jack's company being involved. Chairman Southworth
addressed these concerns by telling the group that we can ask
Jack's advice but when a decision is made on
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hiring a firm to do the work; they will not be given any
special preference.
VI. Mansfield - Development in Canoe River Aquifer
Dick Lewis informed the committee that he has sent a letter
to the Town of Mansfield concerning this topic. A motion was
made by Bili Hardin to give support to the action of the Town
of Mansfield to sewer East Mansfield/Canoe River Watershed
and Aquifer. The vote was unanimous.
VII. Spring Awareness Day
The Spring Awareness day has been scheduled for May S. Many
different ideas were discussed the focus this year will be on
recreation as opposed to an educational format for the day.
VIII. old Business
Chairman Southworth read the communications that the
committee has received that month.
The Secretary of the Environment has named the Hockomock
Swamp an area of critical environmental concern, the Canoe
River Aquifer was not included in this. The Conservation
Commission will have to prove that this is a vital area of
concern an apply for this. This topic will be put on a
future agenda.
IX. New Business
Joan is the liaison for the "Adopt a Stream" program. She
announced that there will be a seminar on lawn care within
the aquifer.
Wayne Southworth announces the appointment of JR Chenevert to
the Norton Board of Health.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 P.M.