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Minutes of the Meeting
April 27, 1976
Present: Stuart Sweet, Charles Meszoely, Paul Boyden, Doris Webb, Fred Rys,
Bob Jones.
Meeting opened at 7:38 p.m.
Paul Boyden moved that the Commission jointly write to the Selectmen and
Town Manager to immediately institute testing program for landfill area
where there might be harmful materials leaching into the Canoe River. The
estimated cost is $3,000. There was discussion about whose jurisdiction
this matter would come under. Charles Meszoely said he thought it would
be better that the letter come from the Board of Health, with the Conser-
vation Commission's support. Doris Webb suggested getting on the Select-
men's agenda in this regard. After further discussion, Stuart Sweet se-
conded the motion. Voted 6-0.
Letter from Margot Jellinek about mud samples from the landfill.
The Commission discussed the order of conditions for Camelot subdivision.
After discussion, Charles Meszoely moved that the following conditions be
made part of the order:
A. There shall be a 12" outlet pipe (or orifice) at the outlet
point of the retention area.
B. Bonding Provision
C. Lot 16 shall not be developed or filled other than in connection
with the proposed retention area.
D. Any work further in the proposed subdivision coming under the
Wetlands provision would require an additional hearing; this
order of conditions is issued for work for the drainage system
and retention area only.
The motion was ;seconded by Stuart Sweet, and voted 6-0.
Members of the Great Woods Study Committee met with the Commission to dis-
cuss articles in the upcoming town meeting. -
Letter regarding the Ware Street property of Frank. Allen - citizens' con-
cern about Wetlands violation.
Letter from Nancy Udall regarding Camelot. A copy of the order of condi-
tions will be sent to Mrs. Udall.
Wetlands Hearing set for May 11, 8 p.m. for Louis Andrews.
Plans for the May 15 Conservation Fair were discussed. Charles Meszoely
suggested pictures be taken of the Conservation Commissioners.
The Green Acres subdivision off Maple Street and Franklin Street was discussed.
The Planning Board will hold a hearing on this on April 28 and asked for com-
ments from the various Boards and Commissions. After discussion and review
of the plans with Board of Health member Elizabeth Roche, the Commission agreed
to send a letter.to the Planning Board stating that this project would face
severe limitations because of the wetlands.
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Bob Jones asked permission to write to the Arnold Arboretum to request
a tulip tree to be donated to a local school from the Commission. The
Commission members agreed.
Charles Meszoely moved to adjourn at 10:35 P.M.
Seconded by Stuart Sweet, voted all in favor.