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MANSFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
January 21, 1975
Present: R. Jonest P. Boyden, J. Sheehan S, Sweet, D, Devnew,
O. Meszoely, F. Rye.
,.Minnisee of the prevlous meeting were approwad with th�nQri,�han �;•
On first page, change Park ?low School to read Roiand Green School;
change 10 - 12" to read 6 - 8° above normal,
Paul Boyden reported on repitehing the fee@ of the LdaT.': Also dis-
cussed was the problem of water in a -Dean Street resident',s cellar.
The change orders from Hathaway Construction were discussed. The
amounts will be deducted from the money due to the town for;'payment
for the gravel removed from Fulton Pond.
There was more discussion regarding the Fulton Pond _Dam: R. Jones
moved that when the elevations were received from the Town Engineer,,
that Mr. Boyden be in charge of examining the possibility of modi-
fying the dam to 151.75' and that the costs for lowering this be E
looked at. C. Meszoely seconded, so voted.
Again discussed was the work to be donei by the Boy Scouts on the York
property. R. Jones said that he would send Allen Willis`a letter,
Also, a Wetlands Hearing will be held regarding the parking, area.
Paul Boyden moved that as far as the Commission was concerned, the
contractor for the Fulton Pond job, Hathaway,was done, and that steps
should be taken to release the bond. .Seconded, so voted.
R. 'Jones reported that he had heard from Preston Hood regarding the
possibility of splitting up the Sweet land for purchase.
Paul Boydendiscussed Factory'Pond,;and the water rights.
J. Sheehan reported that she had contacted the Foxboro Conservation
Commission, and a joint meeting would be planned for 'sometime in
February,
P. Boyden reported that `he,had contacted the owner about fill being
dumped on his property on Otis Street. Mr, lecher said that he had
been unaware of this. Mr. Boyden will call Mr. Zeoher about having
the town possibly remove this.
Mrs. Sheehan read her draft of the letter to be sent to the state about
Rt. 25. The Commission okayed this with minor changes.
Mrs. Jellinek's proposal for an earth removal bylaw was discussed.
It was agreed that there was enough control of this already, and Mr. r
Jones said that he would send her a letter explaining this, and thank-
ing her for her concern. P
R. Jones moved that the Commission send a letter to the Selectmen re-
questing that Charles Meszoely be named a special constable and con-
servation officer, with the power to enforce conservation legislation
under the Mass. General Laws. Seconded, so voted.