HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Comm 07/22/1975MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
July 22, 1975
Members present: Vice Chairman Paul Boyden, Jane Sheehan, Fred Rys,
and Stuart Sweet
Mr.'DeTrolio of Rumford Avenue met with the Commission to discuss
whether or not Fulton Pond was safe for swimming, and if not, who
would be responsible for policing the area to keep young children
from swimming. Commission members agreed to obtain water samples
to determine the choliform count and other possible pollution and
to, look into possible posting of signs ("no swimming").
Fred Rys moved to approve the minutes of June 10 as written. Se-
conded ,by,Stuart Sweet, all in favor.
The Conservation Tree Planting Program was discussed. The Commis-
sion will issue a press release to the paper informing the public
of the; program.
Paul Boyden moved that the reading of the description of parcels
in the Order of Taking for Great Woods parcels be waived. Seconded
and voted. He noted that this order was to clear the titles of land
already acquired by the Town. Paul Boyden then moved to approve the
S1E:T__ of the Cider of a: i^'.. Seconded by Jane Sheehan, voted -0.
Mill Pond was discussed. 'Paul Boyden reported that he had done some
preliminary negotiating, with lis. Willand, owner of 2 of the 4 parcels.
Mr. Boyden said that he will contact the other owner, the Roman Catho-
lie Bishop of Fall River, shortly in this regard.
Copies of applications for Board of Appeals hearings were reviewed.
CapitalImprovement Program for the upcoming year was discussed. The
deadline for the Commission's request is September 4.
Letter from Board of Health regarding Lots G,H,4, 5, and 6 of Circle
C Estates, Kelton Potter. The Commission will view the property. (Lo-
cated on Branch Street).
Copy of letter sent to Board of Health was read in which the Commis-
sion stated that Lot 60 would not require a Hatch Act (for Village''
Estates). 'There was discussion, and the Commission okayed the fol-
lowing lots also: 31, 32, 339 34, and 55.
Fred Rys presented a draft of a letter -be be sent to the Recreation
Commission regarding recreational use of the Sweet land. This will
be ,typed,'on Commission stationery, and sent.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Minutes Approved: Date:
Paul,Boyden, Vice Chairman
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lanK SESSION (aid not ha To a, quormi) P.- sent were: Paul Boyden,
Vice Chairman, Janc Sheohan, and -P.ccd
Ror 1&52ell Christian of V:ill-2e Estates (off Elm
Street) met with
the Commission memboxo prvna.nt. He reviewed some
of the lots in the
back of the development har tiod„ eo Brook- that he
thought might be
questionable. Commi.soion members agreed to view
the Property.
Also diocusnod.was a Creon Bolt in this, area.
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'Correspondence wag read.
Fred Rya updated Commission Rlo',-bors on Solf Tk,lp
apf%1icatio11 status. �
Jane Sheehan reporta1 that Rachael Spector of 333
Williams „treel,
had contacted her about repairing of a. dash. Commission
members will
also.: View : this property.
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