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Minutes of the Meeting
December 10, 1974
Present: Charles Meszoely, Fred Hys, David Devnewr Paul Boyden, Jane Sheehan.
(Minutes recorded by Mrs. Sheehan)
Meeting opened at 7:52 p.m. Minutes of November 5 meeting read and approved.
Charles Meezoely asked if a copy of the letter to the Town Manager regarding
Commission's position on Sweet land had been sent to the Recreation Commission.
(This has been sent)
Fred Rys attended Capital Improvement Committee meeting - 11116 priority for Sweet
land - no definitive plans from Recreation Commission as to what they will do
with it.
Dave Devnew asked if Charles Meszoely would walk York property Sunday morning.
Paul Boyden suggested that stakes or concrete bounds be put on land controlled
by Conservation Commission. Charles Meszoely suggested having Boy Scouts put
small temporary markers for edges of land.
Robert Chavaree acknowledged receipt of letter - sent copy of letter to D.N.R.-
appealing order of conditions. Mailed November 29th from office of Spillane and
Spillane.
Letter to Mr. Blackman, Williams Street regarding Wetlands Protection hearing.
Enclosed copy of notice of intent.
Letter from Hathaway Sand and Gravel requesting extension of 10 days on Fulton's
Pond because of snow storm. Motion to approve by Charles Meszoely, seconded,
passed.
Letter from Nancy Udall on behalf of abuttors of Camelot requesting presence
of Conservation Commission at Planning Board hearing. Mrs. Jellinek has four
tapes if Commission would like to hear them.
Letter from concerned citizens on I-190 - December 7, Sterling, Mass. - danger
to drinking water from M.D.C. (Watchusett Reservoir in danger) - 60'/ H2O supply.
(Worcester, Leminster, Fitchburg). E.I.S. passed. Have engaged law firm to
prevent awarding of contracts, need donations, pass word in ,area. Charles Mes-
zoely suggested we defer action until larger group present.
Memo from Dennis Hannon - Capital Improvement Committee meeting - land acquisi-
tion fund $10,000 for next 6 years. Kingman Pond restoration - $11,000. Cabot
Pond restoration - $2,000. Wading River Greenbelt (1976-77) $100,000.
Bond for $30,000 held by Fidelity and Deposit Company on Fulton Pond for Hatha-
way. Paul Boyden made motion to hold until pond accepted by Conservation Commis-
sion and Town Manager. Recreation Commission thinks slope on Rumford Avenue
side too steep - work needed to demolish stone will cost $350 - 375. Have to
write change order to Hathawy to regrade (had to do work because of weather).
Motion by Paul Boyden that we .issue letter of change to regrade and change slope
to a more gentle slope and remove stone. Price to be negot
Charles Meszoely, all in favor.
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Durante has acknowledged contract on outlet protection. Motion by C. Meszoely
to get Town Manager to inform him of lack of activity on this project and take
appropriate action.
York property - plan for improvement by Boy Scouts - picnic area near river -
footbridges, border markers. Walk 9 a.m. subject to rearrangements.
Next meeting Jan. 14 unless immediate business.
Margot Jellinek on stream cleaning, Taunton Gazette
Raynham long-range project for cleaning and improvement of chajn of ponds and
rivers. Five year project. Must be accepted by Bristol County Conservation
District. Technical planning and financial assistance up to 50'%0.
N.E. Natural Areas Project - inventory of areas in state. State help available.
'In
Report from Constable onAoac a Maple Park. Mr. Boyden and Mr. Devnew will go
in to look at it - will defer for discussion until they do.
Town Manager asked if when the pond is done if we have some sort of public ac-
knowledgement of appreciation to Hathawy for his efforts. Motion by Mr. Boyden,
seconded by Mr. Meszoely.
Motion to adjourn by Mr. Meszoely.