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HomeMy WebLinkAboutConservation Committee 1964-1970The first meeting of the Mansfield Conservation Commission was called by Town Manager Paul J. Flynn and was held at 7:30 P.M. May 15 1961 in the Town Trlana,oerls and Selectmen's Office at the 'Town Ball. Prosent were 'Town Manager Flynn, and Commission Members Jack S. Davidson, Clinton P. Foster, John Harvey, I arren R. Jones, and Harry B. Chase. After a brief discussion, Jack S. Davidson was chosen as Chairman (nominated by 11r. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Jones), and harry B. Chase was chosen as Clerk (nom- inated by Zrr. Jones, seconded by Nin. Davidson.) Since this meeting; was merely of an organizational nature, no attempts were made to conduct any further business, though there was some discussion of a suitable meeting night. I4r. Harvey briefly described some of the activities of the Attleboro Conservation Car2azission, and seated that he would invite a member of that com- mission'to speak at the next meeting, which was planned for May 22 1961;.. 3 3 H. B. Chase, Clerk. The first regular meeting of the Mansfield Con- servation Conr)ission was held at 7:30 P.M. May 22 1964 in the Town Manager's office at the Mansfield Town Hall. Present were members Jack S. Davidson, Warren R. Jones, Clinton R. Foster and .Larry B. Chase. It was agreed that, at least for a time, meetings would be held once every two weeks, on the second and I ourth Tuesdays of each month; and that the next meeting would be held June 9 at 8 P.M. The members felt that the acquisition of a map of Mansfield, on which town -owned property, as well as wetlands and woodlands, etc., could be shovm, would greatly aid in planning the work of the Commission. Jack Davidson was to ask mown Manager Flynn if a map was available, and Harry Chase agreed to have a photo -copy of such a map made for the Commission and to do what drafting work might be necessary thereon. H. B. Chase, Clerk. The second regular meeting of the Mansfield Con- servation on servation Commission was held beginning at 8 P.N. June 9 1961k at the Mansfield Town Hall. !Members present were Jack S. Davidson, Warren R. Jones, Clinton R. Poster and Harry B. Chase. Harry Chase brought to the meeting a map of the town of Mansfield printed on transparent plastic through the courtesy of the Foxboro Company's photographic depart- ment, on which streets, rivers and ponds were shown. It was planned to fill in the location of wetlands and the borders of 'major woodlands on this map, and also the out- lines of the major parcels of town -owned land. Jack Davidson stated that he would arrange with Town Manager Flynn to obtain access to descriptions of the land owned by the town. The board discussed Chapter 40A, Section Ir of the State Laws, which provides for re -zoning wetlands into a classification known as "flood plains"; and of the possibility of the Commission obtaining parcels of land along Canoe River. H. B. Chase, Clerk. A meeting of the Mansfield Conservation Commission was held July 12 1964 at 8 P.M. at the Town Hall.' Present were Jack S. Davidson, Clinton R. 'Poster, John Harvey and Harry B. Chase. Mr. Harvey showed a moving picture on air pol- lution, and introduced Mr. Raymond Moreau of the Attle- boroConservatior Commission (thechairman), who dis- cussed the problems confronting a newly -formed commis- sion. Because most of the members were to be out of town 'during :much of the summer' it was planned to hold the next meeting on September. IT. B. Chase, Clerk The first fall meeting of the Mansfield Conser- vation Commission was held at 8 P.M. on Sept. 8 1964 at the 'Mansfield Town Hall. Present were Jack S. Davidson, Clinton R. Poster, Warren R. Jones and Harry B. Chase. It was planned to spend $6.00 on tickets to two lectures on "Conservation" by Charles H. W. Foster, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources, at Wheaton College, Norton. Jack Davidson called Mansfield: Town Manager Paul J. Flynn, who agreed to obtainthe tickets. H. B. Chase, Clerk At the Sept. 22 196L� meeting of the Conservation Commission, Jack S. Davidson, Warren R. Jones and Harry B. Chase were present. Town Manager Flynn visited the meeting, and par- ticipated in a discussion of existing; town -owned land in the Canoe River watershed. Mr. Flynn stated that sepia reproducible tracings were available in his office of Corse and Tibbets' base maps (scale 1"=2001) of the town, on which property lines were shown. H. B. Chase, Clerk The next meeting of the Conservation Commission was on Oct. 13 1964. Clinton R. Poster, Warren R. Jones and H. B. Chase were present. Mr. Foster reported on the Conservation Seminar at Maeaton College on Oct. l and 8. It was decided that the commission"s meeting night would be changed to the second and fourth Wednes- days of each month, because Chairman Davidson now was required to be at his place of employment on Tuesday evenings. H. B. Chase, Clerk A meeting of the Mansfield Conservation Commission was held Nov. 11 196L� at 8 P.M. in the Selectmen's office in Mansfield Town Hall. Members Jack S. Davidson, Clinton R. Foster and Harr missi 2 196 commi many cho s e: missi and al B. Chase were present. H. B. Chase, Clerk The members of the Mansfield Conservation Com - were saddened to learn of the death on February rf Jack S. Davidson, the first chairman of the .on. No man served the Town of Mansfield in so >acities as did Mr. Davidson. He was unanimously :hairman of Mansfield's first Conservation Com - because of his great and lone -time interest in iusiasm for nature and outdoor sports such as and trapping and because of his political exper- t town affairs, as well as his appreciation of trtance of conservation in a community where )d natural areas are becoming steadily scarcer. the imps unspoile a s:- ,. J11z 411, ., The first 1965 meeting of the Mansfield Conser- vation Commission was held on March 9 at 8 P.M. in the Selectmen's Office at Mansfield Town Hall. A new member of the Commission, Carlton S. Mason, Sr., who was sworn in earlier that day, was welcomed by members Clinton R. Poster, Warren R. Jones and Harry B. Chase. Mr. Poster was nominated temporary Chairman until after a new appointment to the commission should be made in April. It was also decided to meet on Tuesdays again. Town Manager Paul J. Flynn was present, and agreed to provide H. B. Chase with copies of town maps of areas including town -owned land, whose boundaries were to be shown on the conservation map being prepared by Mr. Chase. H. B. Chase reported that Mrs. Mary Pierce of (continued) S' Elm street, t,,re t Mansfield, had offe e d_to Sell a piece of property on the edge;; of the Great; Woods, bordering on Hodges Brook, to the Commission, which, however, was not at the moment in a financial; position to buy. The members agreed with a suggestion by Mr. Mason that at the earliest opportunity Mr. W. E. Chase of the Foxboro Conservation Commission of Mr. F. A. Chase of the Sharon Co=iission be invited to speak at one of our meetings. (Note: Town Manager Flynn delivered the maps to H. B. Chase on March 12, and work on the commission's map was recommenced immediately.) H. B. Chase, Clerk At the March 23 1965 meeting of the Conservation Coxmmission,.at Mansfield Town Hall, Carlton S. Mason, Sr.,and Harry B. Chase were present. It was agreed that the Commission should obtain the remainder of the assessorst maps and pay for same, and Mr. Mason telephoned Town Manager Paul Flynn, who agreed to have a full set of maps printed. 'It was felt that these maps would prove invaluable in the future . work of the Commission, both in completing the Commissions own map, and in deciding what parcels of land should be acquired by the town. The two members present agreed that the Commission should in the near future meet with the Planning;. Board to determine if the latter board was adhering, or attemp- ting to adhere, to the provisions of the Blair Master Plan,which would make it; easier to coordinate the work of both groups; and that the Commission then should list suitable projects for itself, arrange them according to priority, and attempt to implement them in order. H. B. Chase, Clerk The Conservation Commission met at the Town Hall April 13 1965: Present were Clinton R. Foster, Carlton S. Mason, sr., and Harry B. Chase. Town Manager Flynn had provided 25 of the town maps,: and the Commission requested that he provide the i t, (Ne aura, Prot 18 remaining maps.h After a discussion, it was thought advisable that T1r. Chase draw up an index map relating the Commission map to the assessors' plates. It was agreed once main that the Planning Board should be queried about the Blair Plan; and. that Willis E. and Frank A. Chase should be invited to speak before the Commission at an early date. H. B. Chase, Clerk At the April 27 1965 meeting of the Conservation Commission,; members Clinton R. Foster, 14arren R. Jones, Carlton S. Mason, Sr., and Harry B. Chase were present, along with Planning Board members Leon Dean and Irving Shear, and: "Attleboro Sun" reporter Henry Reilly., Mr. Dean suggested a cooperative program of the two bodies so that zoning could be arranged with 'conser- vation in mind and a series of meetings, between the two boards, beginning. May 10. Mr. Jones reported on House Bill 3186 (just out of corLn ttee) which deals with the taking of land'; by eminent domain by conservation committees. H. B. Chase,` Clerk On May 9 1965, several members of the Conserva- tion Commission onserva-tion'Cormnission met with the Planning Board. On May 25 1965, Frank A. Chase of the Sharon Conservation Commission was a guest at the 'meeting of the Mansfield commission, attended by Clinton R. 'Foster, Carlton S. Mason., Harry B. Chase, and newly appointed member Henry J. Carlos. Mr`. Frank Chase gave the members the benefit of his great experience in the field of conservation, and made the following suggestions, among; many others: Establish liaison with your Planning Board. tiqhen sub -divisions are about to come in, ,advise the Planning Board to cause the developer to donate land near brooks and rivers to the Commission. Set up a Conservation Commission master -Plan, generally similar to that used by the Planning Board. Let people know what you want or intend to do. Conservation needs publicity. Have a program; educate the; people. Mr. Chase showed samples of the Sharon Con- servation Commission annual) report and other leaflets, and advised that a 4 -page report with map cost 'MO - Do not acquire high -valuation land. Join the State Association of Conservation Com- missions. Mr. Chase said that over half the land owned by the Sharon Commission was obtained free, and none cost over k00'an acre. He pointed out that adjacent lands become worth more because they border permanent green land, and values are enhanced. H. B. Chase, Clerk At the June 8 1965 meeting of the Mansfield Con- servation Cosmnission, Henry J. Carlos, Clinton R. Foster and Harry B. Chase were; present. The possibility of acquiring Talton s and Kin manfs Ponds was discussed,. though no one had been able to determine the owner of the water rights to Kingman's Pond.It was further de- cided that letters should be written to owners of suit- able Parcels of land, as soon as it could be determined whom they were. H. B. Chase, Clerk At the Conservation Commission Meeting of Aug. 31 1965, held at 8 PM at the Mansfield Town Hall, Henry Carlos, Clinton Foster, Warren Jones, Carlton Mason and Harry ;Chase were present. The Commission discussed with Town Manager Flynn the feasibility of planning future expenditures, which is thought not to be possible at this time because the Coruiission's program is not yet "har- dened"; and legal details of water rights, and whether a person who drains a pond is taxed for the emerged land, and the possibilities of the Town obtaining clear posses- sions`of ponds in Mansfield. ��' H. B. Chase, Clerk A meeting of the Conservation Commission was held at the Town Hall Sept. 21 1965. Present were Henry Carlos, Clinton Foster, Carlton Mason and Harry Chase. It was decided that there were four principle pro- jects toward which the Comission might best direct its efforts: (1) Discussion of a letter to be written by Henry Carlos and to be distributed to townspeople in their electric light bills, this letter to explain the aims of the commission. (2) Obtaining ownership of the ponds in town -- further information to be got from the State by Carlton Mason. (3) Tree planting on the Fulton Pond property and by private owners along; streets to be encouraged or aided by the Commission. (4) Acquisition of land in the Canoe River area, adjoining the Town watershed.' To assist in carrying out projects (2) and. (4), Harry Chase was to undertake Further research to deter- mine land owners abutting these waterways. Mr. Mason suggested that the files of the Comm- ission be systematised and grouped according to the various projects. H. B. Chase, Clerk At the Conservation Commission meeting of Oct. 19 1965, Clinton Foster and Harry Chase were present. The Commission was visited by members of the Mansfield Hod and Gun Club. Harry Howe of Mansfield having questioned the right of pond abuttors to dump into a pond, this matter was discussed. H. B. Chase, Clerk The Conservation Commission held a meeting at the Town Hall Dec. 28 1965. Present were Henry Carlos, Clin- ton Foster„ Warren Jones and Harry Chase. Mr. Carlos had prepared a draft of the letter to be mailed to the towns- people, there was a discussion of this, and general approval L of it. The letter was to be printed by the Mansfield Press;; prices were to be determined by Henry Carlos f Editor Howard Fowler. Carlton Mason provided the Clerk with an exce report on "Ponds --Bottom Land --water flights, Regulat Laws --Precedent" (see files). servatic ton Masc members George , sonal cc they hat theca, az had beez mission purchase Conserv< distribt to $150, water we any near task of of obtai the legs 19 W. G. H. B. Chase, Clerk it the Feb. 8 1966 meeting of the Mansfield Con - Commission, Henry Carlos, Clinton Foster, Garl- and Harry Chase were present. The Commission re pleased at the visit of new Town Manager ng, who promised them his full official, and per- oration. Young informed the Commission that in 1965, pent $22.50 of the $150 which had been given that the asked -for 1966 appropriation of $500 at by the Finance Committee to $300. The Com - so has a Conservation Fund of $1000 for future of land or water rights, legal fees, etc. was determined that the cost of printing the on Commissionts pamphlet, which was recently d along with the electric light bills, amounted U eh will consume half oft the 1966 appropriation. Young observed that when:a gravel -packed is drawn down by heavy consumption, water from river is drawn into the well. It is then the Conservation Commission to keep that river pure. s Commission engaged in a further discussion rig water rights. Town Manager Young ref Bred aroblems involved to Town Attorney Briggs. ting Chainhan Clinton Foster presented Mr. the Commission's annual report for 1965. H. B. Chase, Clerk Conservation Commission meeting of March 8 :tended by R. Calhoun, D. Stewart, C. Mason, C.Foster and H.Carlos. meeeting was also attended by Town Manager developed his ideas of the meaning of Conser- water resources and the development of a green to belt. The Town Manager also pointed out the possibili- ties of Federal aid and Massachusetts aid.: He expressed opposition to any tree program in a general way. Discussed was the Town -owned land on Warestreet,, the so called remaining': section of the old Town Farm near Town Dump. It was noted that. article 11 in Town warrant requesting sale of part of this land was indefinitely post- poned by the voters. H Carlos was appointed to investi- gate acquiring this land for conservation purposes from the Town. Three parcels of land on east and west side of Canoe river north of East street were reported by R.Cal- houn to be in a state of investigation. A gravel pit development off West and Gilbert streets near Lake Bungay was deemed by the commission as not worth the while to look into at this time in; view of Town Manager's statement that a group of neighbors had already begun strong opposition to the pit. Unanimously requested by the commission to join the Massachusetts Conservation Association if we are not already joined. Move made by W.R.Jones and seconded by C.Mason. Requested that the names of Donald Stewart and Robert Calhoun be sent for subscription to the Conser- vation Leader. Agreed that Carlton Mason shall get 10 copies of "A ,(azide for Town Forest Commission and Conservation Commissions" from the Boston office of the publishers. Donald Stewart appointed to contact Mrs. Bertha Hopkins on probability ofgiving land off Willow street for conservation. Endorsed by the Dommission a bill from the Mans- field NWS for printing conservation pamphlet "Ours for Conservation" at a cost of $200.55. Walk planned by the conversation commission mem- bers to hike the Canoe river basin south of East street Saturday March 12 at 10 a.m. adjourned at 10.00 p.m. I H.Carlos, Acting Clerk The Conservation Commission meeting of March 22 1966 was attended by Clinton Poster, Henry Carlos, Rob- ert Calhoun, Warr6n:.Jonesl. Carlton Mason, Donald Stewart 4 and and also Town Chase; Manager George Young, Attleboro SUN reporter Henry Reiley. A telephone call was reT)orted from John Mendes of Idest Mansfield, a member of the Mansfield Junior Cham- ber of Commerce, who offered the Chamberts assistance with any water conservation program we might institute. Following a discussion of appointments to the Commission, it was determined that the following terms expired in 1966: those of Clinton Foster&Carlton Mason. The Conservation Coralmission expressed its Oppo- sition to the pending Massachusetts bill on Restrictions to house lot sizes (House Bill 643). Town Manager Young was unable to reach Senator John Qainlan,-to register the Commission's disapproval. In an election of officers, it was moved that Clinton Poster continue as Chairman and Harry Chase as Clerk. Robert Calhoun is continuing to investigate the three Canoe River lots of unknown ownership, and had do- termined that no one pays taxes on two of these lots. Town Mgr Young suggested that the Commission ab - Iain a listing of Town -owned tax title land and create an index of same, and said he would inform Assessor Eames that the Commission needs this information. Donald Stewart has been unable thus far to con- tact Mrs. Hopkins regarding her 35 -acre tract in the Great Woods. j Mr. Young will order U.S. Government booklets on the Program of Federal Grants for acquisition of land ;T.. for Conservation purposes. He suggested to Carl Nelson that the Town arrange with him to obtain the water rights to Kingmants Pond provided that Nelson retain the rights to the use of the water. Mr. Nelson tentatively agreed to this arrangement provided the Town share with him the cost of dredging Kingman's Pond. There was a discussion of the legal problems of maintaining water level in dammed ponds. It was decided that the taxability of the land under Cabot's Pond, now not taxed, should be investigated. It was planned to attempt to lay out on prints of the Assessors' Maps the exact boundary lines of the sug- gested or Proposed "green belt" following the Canoe Ez River. H. B. Chase, Clerk A meeting of the Conservation Commission was held on Tuesday, April 12 1966, at 8 PM. Present were Glhair- man Clinton Poster, warren Jones, Harry Chase, and Town Manager George Young. Mr. Young, stated that he would like to obtain an"nnp f'wn" +-,ka Pderal Government to speak to the Com - on 1 siorL, can i scho( I I Kitigi be d( aSS03 rove; tragil to Tfi seve3 on Map Mq'i s 4 aboul SeM Henri were arvation at one of our regular meetings. b has not yet been able to reach Mrs. q.rding her Great Woods land. L,ton, who visited the meetingraised s ownership and status of North Factory a street, as he was to make -a report as to the Bristol County ;Commissioners. The Commission members studied copies of the Ass - Maps of the Canoe River area, with the idea of gating,the p6ssibility of obtaining a 115-aqre f land, known,as Parcel 3k Map 36, now,belo4ging field Bleachery; and asking the Town to transfer parcels of land, namely Parcels 38, 66, 67 and 68 30s Parcel 37 On Map 31, and -part of Parcel 12 on to Conservation Commission control. It was agreed that the Clerk should write the usetts Association of Conservation.Commission)s oining said organization. H. B. Chase, Clerk At the May 10 1966 meeting of the Mansfield Con - on Commission, Clinton Foster, Robert Calhoun, arlos, Warren Jones, Carlton Mason and Harry Chase esent. It was moved and seconded that a letter be sent Conservation Corm Present were Clinton Fo los, Donald: Stewart, an Mr. Young stated sion letter of May 15, 1' for each of}ithe five ee: the Commission should ai posed new water wells, 'i Mr. Calhoun repel minutes of previous meet intend to maintain the 4 is agreeable to the Tovn Mr. Young replied that ; accept such a gift. kb? would talk with Gonsalvi It was reported tory Pond would like to level 3 feet; it was th4 dnm_ tiission meeting of May 2.;1966: ater, Robert Calhoun, Henry Car - 1 Town Manager George Young. that he had received the'Commis- 966 and had 'made a 'copy of it Leetstaen.. He recommended that :quire land bordering the,pro- sheraver they might be located.' =ted that Mr. Gonsalves (see :ing) stated that he does not lam at Mill or FlintIs Pond, but s acquiring the water rights. There were disoussions of maps ure land acquisitions. Mr. Foster 6a attempt to see Mr. Dorranee and Mr. Gi of the some of the land in question..' Harry Chase brought dp the mat call from Leons`{alnins of West Mansf: of abandoned automobiles on his land.' Young replied that Kalnins himself ow. cars he claims are on its neighbor's there himself. H. B. Clerk 4 G© i11 man urgi for 000 orifi date It was also decided that a letter be written to Town Manager George Young requesting that certain parcels of land (described in the minutes of the April 12 i966 meeting) now owned by the Toxin of Mansfield be trans- ferred to the control of the Conservation Commission. This letter likewisd was mailed and dated May 15 1966. The clerk of the Commission also reques6ed the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions for an application form for the purpose of joining that asso- ciation. Mr. Foster reported that Mss. Leo Pletche3haa�d, asked if the Commission could explain to the SchooTnCom- mittee-the provision by which land may be acquired by eminent domain with the understanding that :some of it can be diverted to school land, and whether the Commission' had plans for acting on this provision. It wa .�apcided that Mr. Foster should reply that if the SchooSlittee wished to obtain such land, the Commission would be in g that the "Sel: 967, which had 1 y the Governor t'; nal figure. ;Th: of May 15 1966. d'R provided in the 13udj ed from $700,000 to $2( ureau, be restored to"-'. was written and mailed terested in pursuing the matter further. It was reported that if the Town of Mansfield would agree to maintain the dam and water level at Mill Pond or Flint's Pond in East Mansfield, Mr. Joseph Gon- salvesmight agree to sign over the water rights and the pond`to the Town for no cost.` (See vation were Ch Carlos, ger Geo 1966 to H. B. Chase, Clerk fed h1 Z4 1J66 mzz-t no) The.Commis. ger Young and Sale the location of tk the Commission des 1966 meeting of the Mansfield Conser was held at the Town Hall. Present ton R Poster, Robert Calhoun, Henry son and Harry Chase; also Town<Mana- ion paid its $25 dues for the year Eiusetts Association, of Conservation ion members discussed with Town Mana- utmen Warren Reed and John Martin Dse town -owned parcels of land which Lres to bring under its control. Carlton Mason said he would attempt to research the legal descriptions of 'these parcels. Town Manager Young informed the Commission that they would receive from him a letter requesting next year's budget, due by September 1. There was also a discussion of whether the beau- tification of Fulton's Pond should be undertaken by the Conservation Commission or the Recreation Commission. The next meeting was scheduled for August 30. It was planned to hold a joint meeting of the Conserva- tion Commission and the Selectmen during September, for the purpose of discussing the request of the Commission to obtain control of those town -owned parcels referred to in the Commission letter of May 15 1966. H. B. Chase, Clerk On September 14 1966 the Conservation Commission attended the meeting of the Mansfield Board of Select- men. Conservation Commission, members present were Clin- tonFoster, Robert Calhoun, Henry Carlos, Warren Jones, Donald Young, and Harry Chase. Town Manager George Young was also present. Mr. Foster read the Commission's letter of May 15 1966 to the five Selectmen; showed them maps on which the parcels of land desired by the Commission were indi- cated; briefly described the history of the deeds and the acreages, mentioning that the area in question did not include a 400 -foot zone around the Cate Spring pump ing';station; and answered the questions of the Selectmen regarding the locations of the parcels. Henry Carlos described the value of the Ware street parcel for access to the proposed Canoe River "green belt", to which this parcel provided the only means of entry. The Commission agreed to revise; their original request so as not to ask for the entire Town Dump, but only for the Ware street frontage to 100 feet deep plus a 100 -foot -wide strip back to the dump property line (this until the dump itself should be available at some future date). Town Manager Young explained to the Selectmen the means by which Conservation Commission land can be re- taken by the Town by eminent domain 'for 'public usage only, r servation Corrimissic Bnding were Carloo ter, Henry Carlos t Arr,,nged to meet r Write up article' town to discuss B. A for tra East Ma C. As, Cabot p ld to the Cons k Briggs the f rea be emmner rrior to takin Survey the lar transfer~ cf la ommission ,s ent with J osep is of gill str IUUI15 l✓.11.t: V VI1 loge Young. ick Briggs 10-44-66 to: id owned by the were previously h Gonsalves eet` gond in scion. seizing the rent domain: I but agreed with the Commission that a start on a "green belt" was necessary. The Selectmen agreed to the Town Atanager's request to permit the Conservation Commission to work with the Town Counsel. Submitting their budget request to the Town Man- ager, the Conservation Commission put the following fig- ures on record: ` 4 I Budget 1964, $100.00;, expense 19641 $12.00; bud - et 1965, $100.00; expense 1965, $22.50; budget 1966, 1,000.00 :and $300.00; expense 1965, $225.55; request for 1967, $5,000.00 and $300.00. Justification for 1967 request: $5,000 for accumulative fund, and $300 for; operating expenses. I H. B. Chase, clerk I At the Conservation gommission meeting of Sept- ember 27 1966, it was planned to meet on October 4 with Town Counsel John Briggs to prepard an article for the { Town Meeting warrant to enable the Commission to assume control over Town -owned land along the Canoe River. H. B. Chase, Clerk A meeting of the Mansfield Conservation Commis- sion was held October 4 1966 at the Town Hall. Present UU UIIU ITIUO L116 LU.E- U110 puc'p Vsd Vl L an article regarding land acquisit9 in :the Special Town Meeting of Nov, Chairman Foster explained tY 6 LCT UI.UW up o be included ired acquisition eed descriptions ould have George land description o be taken, the oor's services. frontage on of 236 feet, th side of the t RIO to Mr. Briggs, and showed him maps A .I of the properties. Town Manager Young said that Poor, a registered surveyor, write t of the part of Parcel 11 (Ware stre Conservation Commission to pay for f {This ware street parcel in( the street, a depth back from the %E plus a 100 -foot -wide strip along tY parcel back to its eastern boundar) n 6 LCT UI.UW up o be included ired acquisition eed descriptions ould have George land description o be taken, the oor's services. frontage on of 236 feet, th side of the t RIO Mr. Mason was of the opinion that the Conserva- tion Commission should at present keep its hands off the Kingman Pond bottom land because of a conflict in the Assessors' and Town Treasurer's records re the exact history of the supposed tax possession of this bottom land. Attorney Briggs suggested that the Commission ask for what the town now owns, even though it is not entire- ly clear exactly, what the 'town owns --the Commission should ask for "any rights the Town now has in Kingman's Pond." The pumping station, town garage and town dump were to be excluded from the land area being asked for by the Commission, with the boundaries of same to be described by Mr. Poor. At Town Manager Youngs request, Mr. Poor carne to the meeting to study the available maps, and will draw up a description of the above men- tioned exclusions. H. B. Chase, Clerk At the Conserve 29 1966, 'Clinton Foste Carlton Mason, Donald sent. Town Manager Yo As a result of to be made at the spec at which the voters we the'pr$viously-describ trol of the Commission would draw a map showi los would make a photographic slide. 2 and: the presentation made according to Meeting. It was decided that to create a hibit for display at the Brockton Fair more time than the members of the Conse able. There was some inconclusive disc posed signs to be erected on the to -be - of 'land. H. B. dov. ioun, a pre"- 3. ttion` 1966, is£er con= Chase .y Car- ts done conservation ex - would require rvation had avail- ussion of pro - acquired parcels Chase, Clerk. At the Januar ,ion Commission, 01' 3alhoun, Carlton Pias iere present. Commies person to insu to main is now A 2'711 N 18 .0 1967 meeting of the Conserva- >n Poster, Henry Carlos, Robert .Donald Stewart and Harry Chase' >rge Young suggested that the in the services of a qualified it if anything needs to be done ;on's Pond dam is in condition is proper level, as the Commission its maintenance. Iniresponse to a telephone call by Harry Howe >rd Avenue to Harry Chase, regarding the dump- -ubbish in the pond, it was noted that the Mass - .s Game Laws prohibit the disposal of "tin cans ish in inland waters". It was decided that Carl - >n would view the situation, and if necessary the police department through the Town Manager the police contact the violator. Mr. Mason ;hat he would talk to Mr. Howe about the situation. carry Chase agreed to answer a letter from Miss iehel of Dean Street regarding the condition of f's Pond and future plans for the adjoining wood - It was thought that the Boy; Scouts might be made n cleaning up around the pond. The Chairman of the Foxboro Conservation Commis- sion, Mrs. Hazel Bourne, telephoned Harry Chase to say that the Foxboro Commission had purchased 10 acres of land from a Mr. Belcher along the Rumford River on the north side of the Po:tboro-Mansfield town line, plus tax title land in the vicinity. Henry Carlos,agreed to take chax letterheads printed for the Commission, also to address the Mansfield Junior GT.. on the subject of conservation. Harry Chase agreed to prepare th report for 1466 and submit it to Town t To accompany this report, Henry Carlos' account of his nature trail along Canoe Commission lands and private property. of having >. Carlos was )r of Commerce )mmission's ,qr Young. Bitted an rer on both a, Clerk 19' At the February 34 1967 meeting of the Mansfield Conservation Commission, the following members were present: Henry Carlos, Robert Calhoun, Carlton Mason, Donald Stewart, and Harry Chase. Mr. Chase reported that Chairman Clinton Foster had been hospitalized. resigned from'1 the ned that Warren Jones had on for reasons of health. ry Chase reported that Mrs. Hazel Bourne, f the Foxboro Commission, had called him about ility of scheduling a joint meeting of the and Foxboro Commissions on February 21. it d to postpone this meeting until such time as 'osier had returned to duty and Mr. Mason had from a proposed Florida vacation. Harry Chase inform Mrs. Bourne of this decision. members discussed means of purchasing;pri- ed land south of Bast sti ny of these landowners n< land in its present cond'. . Mason had date cors Man 26 are n nission; this was property, taken by the To There was a discus and f^ulton+s ponds, parti to foot the bill if the d man's dam was reported by ularly in need of repairs possibility of engaging; t Corps of Engineers in :rep merits, and it was propose vho arranged for the Corp Camp Morse, the Boy Scout as Ino ring the do to contact.` of Engineer, of America On March 28 1967, Robert Ca Carlton Mason, Donald Stewart and with Town Manager George Young, at Conservation Commission. Chairman unable to 'attend meetings, though Harry Chase a map of iTansfield streams and swamps; H BS the original of red. Henry Carlos, Chase, along ieeting of the sr was still Iger in hospital. >ers prints of rned land, woods, map was also 77 2Q given to the Commission. kF After listening to a discussion of future aims of the Commmission, Town Manager Young strongly recom- mended that the members draw up a definite planned pro- gram and then ask for the money necessary to carrying it out. Mr.: Young advised that the Commission should go on record as recommending that the Rumford River be classified by the State as Class B, which means a stream into which sewage cannot be put. He suggested writing to the Division of .inter Pollution Control, 100 Cam- bridge street, Boston, for a copy of their PWater Qual- ity Standards" and their proposed classification of waters in this area. (Refer to Hassaohusetts Associa- tion of Conservation Commissions letter of 20 March 1967.) ) It was decided that the Park and Recreation Com. - mission, the Conservation Commission and the Town Plana- 'might r ger cooperate in planting trees, etc;., to improve and beautify the Fulton Pond area on Rumford avenue. The Commission should determine and identify the areas in which they need the services of consulting experts, as in appraising the condition of the Fulton and Kingman dams, for example; it was suggested that the LT.S. Corps of Engineers be approached first, then a private consultant. H. B. Chase, Clerk A meeting of the Mansfield Conservation Commis- sion was held April 11 1967 at the Town Hall; members ` present were Henry Carlos, Carlton Mason, ;Donald Stow - art and Harry Chase, and also Town Manager George Young. There was a discussion as to whether the Commis- sion could use its money to send a Mansfield boy to Con- servation camp. Henry Carlos favored this; Mr. Young strongly opposed and advised against it. Mr. Carlos said that sending a boy to camp would provide the Com- mission with favorable publicity. Mr. Young said he would check the legality of the move with Town Counsel. He added that the idea of the Commission sponsoring the sending of; a boy to Conservation camp, without using public money, was proper. Mr. Carlos said he would explore further into the matter. Harry Chase presented each member with a copy of a E z� a 7-page index of all lands bordering Canoe River, list- ing Assessors Map and Parcel numbers, acreage, owner and address, river frontage, street frontage if any, what buildings are located on each lot, and assessed value.: Na?, Mason suggested contacting the listed owners, in order, beginning with 'those near the Foxboro line. Chase also advised the members present that his 3-;,ear term would expire very shortly. Mr. Young informed the members that willow trees were available at 12 for $96 for planting along the shore of 1�ultons Pond adjacent to Mord Avenue; they should be spaced 25 feet on centers. The cost of the trees would come out of the Commission's operating ex- penses; labor would be provided by the Town. All Com- mission members present voted in favor of having willow trees planted along the pond, and absent 'members Clinton Foster and Robert Calhoun would be contacted for their opinion, and Tom. Young notified of the decision in time for the meeting of April 25. iir. Mason had determined that the County Commis- sioners are the controlling agency on the inspection of dams and advised that they be called in to look at the Fulton Pond dam; Mr. Mason said he would look further' into this matter. Mr. Mason also visited the Registry of Deeds in Taunton to determine the history of 'the land under and adjoining Kingmans Pond, and compiled considerable data on this subject. He observed that this property, being tax-taken, is not a sound parcel legally, and should be cleared perhaps by buying a clear title from former owner Edith Findlater for a nominal sum. He also attended the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions' Spring Conference on April and presented a valuable and useful 8-nage written report on this gathering to the Commission, of which' copies were to be made by H. B. Chase. E Mr. Mason said that he would see Charles Wheeler and 'Ralph Seifert as to the possibility of the Commis- sion acquiring some of their shore line on the west side of Factory Pond. r: t Harry Chase reported a telephone call made to him on April 10 by 'Lester Dwyer of Bellview Drive, who reported Targe numbers of dead fish, some of them suckers UP to 20 inches long, that had been accumulating in the zz Rumford ,River in the rear of his neighborhood (i.e., below 'Willow Street) sinoe April 5. Similar accumula- tions of dead fish were reported further upstream along Rumford River. Mr. Stewart suggested that perhaps the: fish were dying from natural causesovercrowding) but said he would look into the matter on April 16. H. B. Chase, Clerk 4:. i i f r May 23, 1967 Conservation Meeting Minutes The minutes of the April 11, 3967, meeting were read by Donald Stewart and accepted. A discussion was made of the property adjacent to the Factory Pond on Maple Street on the East Shore, and the VanCourt land on the East Shore, south of Maple Street. It was voted to send an application to the Mass. Junior Conservation Camp to send a boy to the camp in the summer of 1968, The Canoe River area from the Mill Pond to the Fish and Game Pond was discussed as a possible future site for a swimming pool and park area. Members present were: Clinton Foster Carlton Mason Henry Carlos Donald Stewart George Young Robert Calhoun A'bottle of water given to Robert Calhoun by Harry Howe of 711 Rumford Avenue was shown to the board, Mr. Howe claimed that it 'came from Fulton Pond and had a detergent in it. :The bill for the 10 trees set out on the shore of Fulton Pond was approved for payment. Donald Stewart informed the members present that he was resigning from the board, effective tonight, May 23, 1967. We agreed to meet June 13, 1967, at 7:30 P.M., and go to Fulton Pond area to make recommendations to the Town Manager for future improvements: in this area. June 13, 1967 This was an outdoor meeting. A survey was made of Fulton's Pond and the area next to the Rumford River near the highway department's old garage. The area was declared in unsightly condition due to piles of street sweeping and boards, cans and trash in the stream. Members present were: Carlton Mason Clinton Foster Robert Calhoun Meeting, adjourned at 9:00 P. M. It was project Pond an around I rom th' have if We disc Fulton'' as the some to rai se t. Conservation Meeting Notes June, 27, 1967 Members present: Clinton Foster Carlton Mason Henry Carlos Robert Calhoun oted to ask the Boy Scouts to make conservation of cleaning the river between`Fulton's and-Kingman's removing all trash, b"ottles and cans from the pines he Cate Spring pumping station.; We are to find out Town Counsel what, if any responsibility we would anyone was injured on these projects.; ssed the conditionofthe Town owned dams, namely,; and Factory Pond. It was voted to appoint Pete Mason ne to approach the Town Manager to ask him to make: ,•=a, c: .porary repairs to the Fulton Pond dam lin an effort to e water level enough so that the water will flow over lway next to Rumford Avenue. rlos was appointed and authorized to contact junk emove;a junk automobile on conservation property in the Highway Garage. Estimated 'cost is $20.00. oted to send a letter to Harry Chase, asking if he onsider his decision to resign :from the Board. rlos will compose 'the 'letter. on will write a letter to the County Commissioners, hat they make a survey of the dam at Fulton's Pond recommendations for repairs and estimated costs of 11 be no meetings during July and August uniess a meeting is called. The next regular meeting will,be econd Tuesday in'September on the 12th.= adjourned at 9:30"P. M. a Th „present C- CE 7 oa Minutes L .n r, 'George Young also ed the temporary rep the bill for payment called and asked to subject to approval appro, sociat: I 967 he Fall season. Members nded o Fulton Pond erial for it. spection of the my Commissioners) rship in the nservation pro- nter for prices Iger CONSERVATION MEETING November 14, 1967 Two new members, present for the first time, were Mrs;. Joan Wood and Miss Elsa Henchel. Other members attending were Chairman, Clinton Foster; Robert Calhoun; and Henry Carlos. Minutes of the June 12th meeting were read and accepted; by the board. We discussed the extent of our liability, if any, to any Boy Scout or Girl Scout who works on a Conservation project. No decision was reached. Much of the evening was spent acquainting the two new members with Conservation -controlled land areas and general procedures of the Committee.: We discussed the marking of trails with the help of the Girl Scouts. This project will be pur- sued by Henry Carlos and Joan Wood. The dams at Fulton's Pond and Kingman's Pond were discussed; in regard to buildinz or renairino_ uv 1l GHLLl:G1 GV,..,Y�V� tembers prosent: Carlton Mason, Robert Calhoun, Henry Carlos, Clinton Foster, Elsa-Henchel Irs. Wood sent word that the Girl Scouts'�rere busy on trail markers. copy of Index of Land Bordering Canoe River in Mansfield is to be handed .o Mrs. Hazel,Wynnj"in order to bring up to date the names of abutters. A otter will then be sent to all (copy attached). Two abutters, C. Wheeler nd R. Seifert, iahose front lawn is the abutting land will, receive the .etter but additional note will be attached (copy attached). 11 )ams at Fulton Pond and Kingman Pond and ownership thereof thoroughly dis- :ussed. Mr. Mason is investigating Kingman Pond dam ownership, etc. ,etter from Paul Flynn (1965) on Cabot and Kingman Pond read by Mr. Foster. Cr. Mason to get letter off to Edith Findlater Ripley in regard to tax iossessed land, off Spring Street. [r. Calhoun will check out three parcels of land west of Canoe River known s Parcel x#39, 3.6 acres; h4O, 27 acres;#+1, 3.1 acres. Ir. Carlos reported`on sign to be made, by Mr. Avery. Size 6 or 8 feet by feet. To read, in essence: Controlled by Conservation Commission— and to protect'and enjoy. 11 Boy Scout leaders to receive copies of projects to pursue. Copy ttached. r. Carlos read letter from Mr Scott, Bay State Tap and Die, whereby a boy rom Mansfield is to be sent to; Mass. Jr. Conservation Camp with the _ ay State Tap and Die Company accepting the obligation of paying; for this n full. Letter For answer to be drafted by Mr. Carlos and sent: to Mr. Cott. ollution<discussion followed. Mansfield's Industrial Dev. Commission xpressed.desire to have a Conservation Commission member attend their meetings f need arose. PIT. Mason "will -sit in with them and represent the onservati_on Commission. December Sc, 1967 Present: Mrs. wood, Mr. Mason, Mr. Poster, Miss Renchel Mrs. Wood presented letter for Girl Scouts project, This given to all leaders. letter for Boy Scouts presented and it is to given to all Scoutmasters when Mr. Poster gets names and Troop numbers. Mr. Mason to see Town Manager about stamps for postage. Discussion on Mill Pond. Matter to be investigated by Mr. Mason will confer with; Town Manager. Report by Mr. Mason KingTiian Pond clarifies ownership. Bottom land owned by town, water rights anddairi owned by Carl Nelson. ,err. Foster reported a request of the Permanent School Survey Committee and Planning Board to meet with Conservation Committee. Mr. Foster to set a date for this meeting. A report was heard from Mr. Mason on his sitting in with Industrial Development Commission. Next meeting, January 9. January 91 1968 Present: Pete Mason, Clinton Foster, Robert Calhoun, Joan Wood, Henry Carlos, Elsa H. Henchel. Mr. T G. Scott of the Sharon Conservation Committee gave a report on how they choose the boy for summer camp in Spencer and answered any question we had in a discussion period that followed. It was decided that all local boys have their applications in by May 1. Also, that newspaper publicity was necessary. It was decided to invite Edgar Vernon and Manny 1'ionteiro, commissioners WBoy Scouts for Mansfield' to come to our next meeting to get particulars on sending a local boy to the summer camp. Then they, in turn, could pass word along to troop leaders. There was discussion on Mill Pond land. Article in Warrant on it. Report on Girl and Boy Scout projects made. Boy Scouts have been notified through their leaders on the projects desirable. Girl Scouts working on markers for trails. Henry Carlos reported on a sign, 8' x 4' for area near Lowney pines'. Showed sample, which all thought very effective. Time was spent on material to go into the Town Report. Henry Carlos would; take care of this. (I have a`copy for my files.) Parcels 39,:'40`and 41, in Canoe River area reported on by Robert Calhoun. Next meeting to begin at 7:30 instead of 8. j., January 23, 1968 Present: Joan Wood, tete Mason, Henry Carlos, Clinton. Foster, Robert Calhoun and Elsa Henchel. Present were Mr. I°I. honteiro and Mr. E. Vernon, Boy Scout Commissioners in P'iansfield. (There are four, Alec Manson, Jr, and Charles Darah, but I was not aware of this.) Discussion followed on our sending a boy; to camp in Spencer and the part hr. Monteiro and kr. Vernon could play in relaying this information to troop leaders. April 1 is to be the deadlineinstead of May 1. Also C - ' discussed with the commissioners were the 'current projects now in hands of troop leaders. Nirs. Wood brought up newspaper publicity on camp project and it was felt that it should be publicized about i every two weeks to be sure everyone realized that it was r open to all boys. Letters to Canoe River area abutters to wait until after Town Meeting.; i Time of our meeting, hereafter, to be 7:30 instead of 8. John Perry called for one of our members to speak at I the Scoutmasters Round table in Attleboro Falls. Mr. Mason volunteered to go and Mr. roster will accompany him. Meeting with Panning Board and permanent School Survey Committee to be held some time after Town Meeting. It was decided that we go as a'group and sit as a group at Town Meeting. EHHenchel` February 1, 1968 Special meeting* Present: Joan Wood, Pete Mason, Clinton roster, Robert Calhoun, Elsa Henchel. Also: Benjamin Latham, Mr. Street and Leon Dean. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss what we should or should not do about the ;petition presented to "lanning Board for the purpose of an Poiendment to the Zoninzi By-law for land and wildlife preserve, by Mr. Bishop and Por. Hovey. Joan Wood presented fact sheets on actual wording: of petition, facts concerning pronosalg and her conversationswith Sharon Conservation Commission thority and Mr. Yasi. Mr. Street represented. Bungay Lake Association. He spoke of their interest int his matter, but when he was informed that we had not ing to do with petition,,lhe thanked, us and left the meeting. Mr. Latham explained his presence as his interest in the Con. Com, connection with the petition. Mr. L. Dean was -)resent to find. out what the Con. Com. had to do w ith the original petition. After much discussion, Joan Wn,od Trade a motion: "The Conser- vation Commission to eo on record as beim against this petition until we can P;et clarification. The whole plan, as it is written is contrary to conservation." Member voted Mrs. Wood's motion unamimously. It was suE�,ested that as many of us as possible go to Public Hearing on this petition on Pebru.ary 19. Letter will go to Mr. Yasi to ask for clarification. EHHenchel' February 13, 1968 Present: Pete Mason, Henry Carlos, Joanne Wood, F. Henchel. Mr. Mason acted as chairman in Mr. Foster's absence. niscussion on solid facts for dam repairs at Fulton Pond for Town Meeting of February 26. It was decided to serve notice on town as to what must be ;done to dam., Decided to sit as a group, and that Mr. Mason would ;present facts. A discussion then followed on Hovey -Bishop amendment to zoning by-law. ;Questions:" Whether it is possible to rezone this land.? Wildlife Preserve, definition thereof, and limits? Joint control of Planning Board and Con. Com. questionable. This hearing scheduled for February 19, 9;p.m. Bob Calhoun, Pete Mason and Henry Carlos plan to be there. Mrs. Wood reported one letter from a boy s ejout for Spencer Camp. It was suggested that boy scout leaders pass on the boys' applications' first. MiS. Wood also reported on girl scout project. ':Results not usable as trail marker design but several 'could be used in part for: sign at beginning of trail. It was suggested that la letter be sent to Mrs. Frnest'White, Neighborhood Chairman of Girl Scouts thanking her and leaders and scouts for their efforts.' Discussion followed on rezoning for Industrial Area. It was decided by our group to leave this to TndustrialrCommission as no conservation land was involved and pollution is controlled by; state laws.' Mr.Mason reported his conversation with Mr. Carl Nelson on Kingman Dam. Mr. Nelson left with thought that he is solely responsible foridam repairs and upkeep, Mr. Mason also stated that if time allowed he :right go to Taunton Registry of Deeds and look up complete story on Kingman Dam ownership. EHHenchel l=ebruary 27, 11 Present, Hobert Calhoun, Clinton Foster, Joanne Wood, Elsa Henchel We started the reeting;by discussing ;iinlr-.an °ond Dar . At next meeting, it was decided, we must be thinning of choosing a- boy for the carap in Spencer. Robert Calhoun reported on atterding the hearing on Fovey P.ish.op amend.rnent to Zoning By-law, held on February 19. This be ri g; clarified the fact that you can't zone land for Wildlit'e preserve owned by someone. fBob also reported that several people in attendance received a much better nid:n.re of the activities of the Conservation Conmlission and realized that we were active. de all f-�lt that 'th;_s he.ring, with our Conservation Cornm.ission members attending'; was a good thing for our group. Discussion followed on letters to abutters of Canoe River.' Tetters to go out t,r!:en names and addresses are at hand, Publicity in mbar should follow after letters are mailed. it was suggested that we invite Mr. Joseph Gonsalves, East Street, to our March 14 meeting to discuss Mill Street Pond. Mrs. Wood re;ported that Mr. Slonteiro asked Den fathers and Cubs to build wood duck boxes and had a sarmle box to show. Discussion followed on whether Army Corns of Engineers or Seebee,s could be reouested to m^ice repairs on Fulton Dand Dam. '+ Mr. Young, who was with a group next door, come in and explained the situation. They would come in on a'community basis for beautifying an area, but on fixing; or rebuilding a dam, no. Next meeting, I4arch 1}+. Murch 14, 1968 :resent Henry Carlos, Robert Calhoun, Clinton Foster, Joanne Wood, Elsa H. Benchel. We had Mr. Joseph Gonsalves present to explain Kill Street Pond area and price he wants for this. All land and 'buildings, west site, plus water rights and right to trspass-=on other side; area, abut 5-1/2 to 6 acres, price 15,000. We also asked for and got ria='ht to first refusual. Bob Calhoun to do a map of Canoe River area for states end Henry Carlos to check with lairs. Bourne of Foxboro; all this as part of preparation for :'fill Street Pond as an eventual recreation area. ;e discussed letters from boys for camp in Spencer and chose zMichael McPhee to go and Robert Vernon as alternate. At next meeting we will finalize this and getinformation to Mr.' Scott of Bay Stete Tari and Die by Play j1. Henry reported on sign progress and we decided to have Girl Scout design winners pose with sign and run a'story' ,n the paper on their contribution. Letter to Mrs. Ernest White to convey this to leaders.' (Letter sent March 19.) Discussion' followed on Kingman fond. Mr. Young came in and he took part and we requested him to notify County Commissioners to cone and review and inspect dam. It was decided that we all would attend day -long meeting at King Philip for Massachusetts Conservation Commissions or. Burch 30 and a voucher will be presented. to Yr. Young to defray, the expenses. Elsa H. Henchel March 26, 1968 Present; Clinton Foster, Henry Carlos, Robert Calhoun, Joann food, Elsa Henchel We finalizzed our choice of boy to summer camp at Spencer. Michael McPhee, first choice, Robert Vernon First alternate and Robert Jackson Second alternate. Letter notifying Mr. Scott of Pay State Tap and Die to be sent, Also, letters to all three boys congratulating ties_-. Henry to check on dates, etc. on camp sesson. Michael was sent for (being neat door at Church at Scout meeting) and posed for a picture with Pira Foster. Henry reported that Ers. Bourne of Foxboro would be glad to talk to us about recreation area at hill Street Pond. It was suggested we idght calk :.rind her on Saturday at day-long rseet- ing;of Massachusetts Conservationists'. Henry; reported on sign progress. Letters to all abutters of Canoe Area were signed by all and to be nailed March 27. Thirty-six letters went out. Finances and need for records discussed. Mr. Young carie in at about 8;30 and we discussed Kingman and Fulton pond dans. it was suggested we go to County Commissioners and present then with our problem. Joann Wood said she would call Patrick Harrington, Chairman of County Commissioners in the morning. George Young mace a,stal,eme.nt about crater rights at a certain height. Verbatim: "Anyone control1ing-ater rights ,dust keep water at: certain height! The whole situation could be labelled an emergency and advice from County Commissioners for emergency authorization for emergency repairs, etc., :.needed. Another interesting statement from 11r. Young, ''If it wasn't for our: open wetlands ?;1e wor i dn't have 'a road in Mansfield". Swamp between West Street and School Street should be left in natural state. HHe;.ncnel ,s April 9, 1968 Present: Carlton Mason, Henry Carlos, Clinton Foster, Joann Wood and Elsa H. Henchel Jur guest was MT Carl ,Nelson. The, entire evening spent, on discussing ways and means of getting Fulton and Kingman Pond dais back into shape. Joann Mood, Carl Nelson and Mr. ➢orrance to inspect dams and Pond beds on April 10. Ponds need to be cleaned and dug out and should be idle for a while to allow bottoms to dry out and the work to be done correctly. Elsa H. Henchel ff April 23, 1968 Prosent. Henry Carlos, Clinton booster, Hobert Calhoun, Joann Wood and Elsa. H. Henchel The entire meeting devoted to Fulton and Kingman pond dams. Discussion of cleaning' building darn, etc. Mr. George :Young present. He wants to have engineer appointed at May 14 :meeting. This voold be engineer for dam at Fulton. E. Henchel reported on title search in Taunton at 'Registry of 'deeds'. No lead as yet. It was suggested that hr. nelson and 'Mr. Libbey meet ,with us on May 9 and that hr. Frederick Schulz of 86 Rumford Avenue, meet with us on May 14. MT. Young said that perhaps fir.` Schulz would clean out ponds. We also discusse.' letters to abutters' of Canoe River area and what steps Quid be taken as a follow up, No 'decision reached. E,HHenchel.' May 9, la68 Present: Joann Wood, henry Carlos, Robert Calhoun, Clinton Foster, Elsa Henchel. Mr. Libbey'did not come—hospitalized. We decided to write him and perhaps he can meet with us on May 23. It was suggested a letter go to County Commissioners for names of several engineers we cold contact. We decided to write Camp, Dresser'& McKee and if possible have them meet with us May 14. The vacancy on the board was discussed and Mr. Faster was directed to talkie care of contacting Mr. Young on the matter. Henry Carlos will meet with Girl Scouts on Saturday, May';1S at 7.0.30 and mark trail with coffee can covers. Mrs. White to be notified by letter.' EHHencrel May 149 1963 Present: C. Mason, C. Poster, J Wood, R. Calhoun, H. Carlos, E. Henehel Scheduled for this meeting were Frederick Schulz and a representative from Canm, Dresser and, Z'IcKee. 1:1r. Rider was the representative. i1r. G. Young came in after meeting started. It. Scholz ,las as s& about lon• ing into di -;ging oti?.'t Fulton and Kingman Ponds. We asked his to loot= over situation with possibility that so7eone 7 ;ht be interested in buying the ;ravel that =glias dug out, He ?-«rill report to tis or we will call him to`find out how matters stand. 11. Rider, represen able from Camp,.. Dresser and IicKeewas asked questions on Ath Oars. Originally they had sent us a letter 0n FultonPond only. QG! at:70"s 116?e: RerJOt.L^-^-''n2t doesit include o ynur ,.-owledge was possibility of Foxboro Sewer Plant con0 ered`: Does this mate i"z"_y dif0ere'nce. in dam construction? We were told ,mat report includes. Treatment Plant made no difference in dar-. construction. Another' idea put forth was that both; dams should be done at same time. Mr. Mason wanted to know if there was any money a:vailable for dam construction at this time. Yo9 was answer. Mrs. Wood asked about State` Aid. Mr. 'hider said he would see if .aid was ,a la''ln''e9 he dig" not know off :hand. V— — 11 .-. .. rt�!rst —OV 1 1't done' ork.;r Mrs. IPOod want report of `��h Preliminary Specificatio Cons'truc k.io�1 eery Carlos n Tay lam. ,`J.�e. at appointed a so .. esign most be ni- . s �:e ,sty this ca; stage, last. `ray ::.L3. to eke girl sea E. White no Gi n7 place. Yours t .r areas Srylos+a r a`l1a_ 1` m 2..._ loe s it tale to make a survey )';1.. then on phases. ;his called report stege. ;sign stage. i gall narhing trip on letter to have girls Henchel May 23, 1968 Present: C. Foster, R. Calhoun, J. Wood, C. Mason and E. Henchel. Town Manager', George Young. Mr. Robert Libbey and Mr. Carl Nelson preset. Mr. Libbey gave us his background of engineering work and then stated what he thought should be done with Fulton and Kingman pond dams. Suggested we stay away from a structure. Suggested a core and riprap. Suggested survey of two ponds, elevations, plans. J. Wood brought up County Commissioners. Would they go along with what Mr. Libbey proposed? Answer: County Commissioners control dams and structures. Mrs. Wood asked was there any possibilitythat this type of riprap , would not be suitable? Answer: CanTt think of any. Mr. Mason lasked `what water acreage 'would be lost? Answer: Might lose a acre. Mr. Calhoun asked if County Commissioners will let us do this? Answer: You don't have a structure. Mr. Libbey suggested: Status survey Take levels of present ponds Test diggings Before any of this, test holes first. Test holes about $500, not over. Mrs. Wood brought up sulpher;gas of',years ;ago. Answer: Could be avoided by keeping it covered. Mr.' Young'; definitely not in favor of Mr. Libbey''s proposition. It was suggested we write to County Commissioner and find out if any objection to Mr. Libbeyls proposition. (This done.) Elsa H.Henchel June 11, 1978 Present:Carlton Mason, Robert Calhoun, Clinton Foster, Joanne Wood, Elsa Henchel. George Young, came in later. Mr. Nelson and Mr'. Libbey attended. Mr. Libbey explained that he had talked with Walter 0"Brien and asked him to "carry torch" on our doings to Lt. Gov. Sargent. Many small towns in some spot and in need of help. Speciafically on our, dams, a backhoe should be used and if necessary test borings. Three on each side should be o.k. Mr:. L was d savor of ;an7 c owns the King Henry re will cheek w Next me t -Robert Calhoun wanted to be present when it 7r. Young if v e work.:, AnswE an read, deed t lam. Mr. Avery on sign. ng, June 25. Elsa H. •e Highway Department ;rty and said he was in one really knows who • walk) at Canoe River. 30 wild flowers. Henry ,hel June 25,,` 1968 Present: + Clinton Foster, Henry Carlos, Joanne Wood, Carlton Mason,' Elsa H. Henchel, Robert Calhoun. Henry iCarlos 'started discussion about Canoe River project` by stating that he thought it advisable to see Town Counsel for easement forms, etc. George Young came in and said forms were available in state material and Joanne Wood found all forms necessary in "green booklet" George Young had a statement he wanted to make in effect` that he was not satisfied with our progress on Dam problem and he saw no reason why we have taken so long to accomplish anything and also why hadn't we taken $2,500 that was voted at town meeting and had Camp,Dresser'and McKee do the survey on Fulton Pond. Mr. Mason defended our stand by saying we were investigating all angles and if he would have highway 'department `do the backhoe work promised us, we would be taking; the first step of proj�ct. George Young still maintained that Mr. Libbey's way of taking care of dams was not good. t; We discussed Mill Street project and fact that we had to make a decision soon as Mr. Gonsalves had a chance to sell and wanted to know what we were intending to do. We went back to Canoe River project and Mr. Masson suggested that we have George Poor come in and talk with us about survey, plans, etc. This was tabled for the while. If backhoe work done, Robert Calhoun, to ask Mr. Libbey how soon 'a firm ;proposal can be made so we can move from there. Next meeting depended on Mr.':Libbey's getting proposal done and being able to present it. July 23, 1968 Present: C. Foster, R Calhoun, C. Mason, J. Wood, E, Henchel. Mr. S. York present to present his plan to -sell to Conservation Commission a tract of land bordering Canoe River and with a frontage of 700 feet or more on Ware Street. ;About 56 acres. No price mentioned but granted members of Commission to go and see and walk area. After area has been viewed we will have Mr.. Fork back. Mr. R. Libbey came in. He read his poposal. We now have to go to selectmen and town counsel to see if this can be done with money under Article 14, as voted in Annual Town Meeting. Next meeting 'August 13. EHHenchel August 1, 1968 Present. Mr. Cunningham, Town Counsel, Mr. Mason, Mr. Foster, Mr. Calhoon, Mr. Libbey, Miss Henchel. pret ;er told Mr. Cunningham purpose of his presence. irified our position and Mr. Cunningham inter- 3ot useable. We will have to have a, special Dwn::meeting to have approved a diffe 'ie article'. EHHenchel ght of above, I had D nd have put myself or to appear before the re planning to have ber. If'they 'are ouz getting a speciai town meeting r( August 27, 1963 Present: Robert Calhoun, Elsa Henchel. Mr. F Commi Clinton Foster, Joann Wood, er from to a Ca. the Easton Conservation oe River discussion on October 9. of this Robert Calhoun reported on Canoe York spoke. He reported that 30 swampy, hummocks, etc. No solid this discussion of Canoe River, boards'shodd be involved. Ano* that the town owns all of west s: T L 1 &�� rh/ which Mr. river is'< Budget discussion followed. Deadline, August 31. In land ;purchase fund, we have $2,900. We are to ask f to add to this fund. Foroperating expenses we are ask Michael +MacPhee, whom we sent to Camp in Spencer, will 35000 $500. September 10, 1968 Present: Clinton Foster, Pete Mason, Joann good and Elsa H. Henchel. Mr. Foster brought to our attention a letter inviting us to .Easton Conservatiom Commission on October 9 to discuss Canoe River area. Letter to this effect to be sent them. One September 24 we will decide who will go. Mr. Mason reported that he and Robert Calhoun walked Mr. York's property. He reported much wooded area, high land. hbuut 700' from river to street. Mr. York in doubt about deed --is there one:? He would sell about 7 house lots and we could have back land. Either we buy it all for $30,000 or back chunk for $20,,000. 'Mrs. Wood asked Mr. Masonwhat would be his reaction as to suitability for our recreation area. He thought it would be prohibitive; what with grading, bull dozing, etc. The general consensus was that we; should look around before comitting ourselves. Mr. Mason also reported that he told Mr. York we were interested in 2001 along river P or green belt. Mr. Zucker and others present because of Dump problem which was taken up later. He asked, 41what about Sweet Pori or some other established pond that could be developed as a recreation arca"? ,sir. Mason contributed Cabot's Pond as another alternate. Mr. Foster reported that H. Chase was doing a map of Canoe River area. Mr. Mason suggested we contact Mr. Libbey , our engineer on statement that Legislature has passed a bill for helping towns and cities with; pond reclamation problems to the tune of 7-1/2 million dollars. Mrs. wood brought out fact that we owed Mr. Gonsalves an answer on his Mill Pond area and we should walk his property. The rest of the meeting was in charge of Mr. Zecher. Mr. Bell, Mr. Dunne, Mr. Latham, Dr. Mendes, Mrs. Z€llcnick, Mr. Kellem, Mr. Woodlock were present because of Dump problem. They, the Selectmen and fire Chief were interested in our land near dump'. Where did it begin, how large an area, etc. Discussion took up balers, incinerators, rats,'; etc. Mee=ting adjournedwithout any definite action.' Next meet of CC, September 24. Elsa H. Henchel September 2L�, 1968 Present: Robert Calhoun, Joan Wood, Clinton Foster', Carlton Mason, Henry Carlos, Elsa H. Henchel First business of meeting; was to listen to a report by Michael McPhee on his experiences this summer at camp in Spencer. Interesting and informative to members of the group and he really enjoyed his 2 -week stay there. Discussion on land around dump and its relation to Conservation land. Mrs. Wood made. a motion which was passed. Motion read: Conservation Commission to go on record as being against extension of dump area into adjacent Conservation Commission land. The Planning Board sent us a letter asking for an opinion and comments on a notice sent out by Division of Planning, Massachusetts Department of Commerce and Development, on Flood Plain Zoning. We discussed this and a letter in answer is being sent to Mr. Latham. New members discussed. Mr. Mason suggested Donald Stewart. Mr. York's land was brought up next. Letter to him to see if he is interested in giving us 200' of land on West side and any land on East side, Canoe River. Discussion on nee or special town meeting followed. We need to get wording on Article 14 changed so both ponds, Kingman and Fulton, can be included in our first step; of survey, etc. by Por. Libbey. Mr. Calhoun, Mrs. Wood and Miss Henchel plan to attend September 25 Selectmen's meeting. Note: The three meml'bers did attend and the Selectmen granted us a special £own meeting, date to be set later. Mr. Libbey gave us a bill for work to date nd this turned over to Miss Carlson. Elsa H. Henchel October 8, 1963 Present- henry Carlos, Carlton :Eason, Clinton Foster, Joan Wood, Robert Calhoun, Elsa cenchel. Discussion on membership took place. Henry Carlos is not going to stay with the Conservation Commission and Cobert Calhoun will leave when his house- is ready and he moves. Joan Wood made a suggestion that perhaps the local paper could carry a notice inviting people who are interested in serving on this commission to declare themselves. She was to see Miss Carlson about this on Wednesday a.m. Robert Calhoun brought up matter of Mr. Johnson's article in Sun on Conservation Comrmsion taking over land behind dump, etc. Streets around pond areas were allocated to members in order that all people in area could be contacted about special town meeting, on October 28. Mr. Mason and Mr. Foster volunteered to go to Easton on October 9 to: an area Conservation Commisston:. meeting for the discussion of Canoe River and its area Mr. Foster repTted that H. Chase was making an area map of Canoe River.: Henry brought up Mr. Avery's problem with the sign. Another matter brought up was that Gardiner Alexander, Chairman of the permanent School wilding Committee wants us to meet with them and Robert Calhoun suggested they come to our meeting on November 12 This is now a tentative date of this 'meeting with this group. Elsa H. H..nchel October 22, 1968 Presents C. Foster, J. Wood, R. Calhoun, P. Mason, J�. Henchel. J. Wood brought in map made by Mr. Libbe:y of Fulton Pond. Kingman Pond to be treated the same, but no need of another map. We discussed contacting everybody possible for special Town Meeting on October 28 at which Conservation Commission was asking for a change in wording on Article 14. This change in wording would include Kingman Pond. Mr. Foster brought up matter of perman Committee wanting to meet with us. 'Nc upon. On November 12 we would have a from 7:30 to 8:00 and then meet with t Matter of new members was brought up. Mr. J. Clary and Mr. D. Stewart indica Interested in becoming a member. Lett theserequesting information as to int experience, etc. Elsa H. Henchel.` No'dember 12 C. Foster, J wood Present: and E. Henchel 7:30 to 8:00 Conservation Commission meeting. Paul Boyden came to offer help on restoring ponds. J. wood had to leave early --election night. Permanent School Building Committee came in to meet with us. They were: Mr. Alexander, Mr. Avery,; Mr. Morse,: Mr. Boldrighini, and Mr. Franz. Discussion on where to locate new e: conservation land near Robinson and Who owns land behind these schools? R1 d`: Nov ember 25, 1968 Present: C. Foster, J. Good, P. Mason, R. Calhoun, H. Carlo; E. Henchel Joan Wood asked and received consent to invite Mr. Libbey to Tweet with s on December 10 to brim lis up to date on Fulton and Kingman _Fonds. Mr. roster reported that Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, December a at 3 p.m. and as many of us as can go --their would like u= tire. They giant to discuss skating this tinter on the ponds. 3v`+e had a letter from 'Mr. Clary, who wiE Henry will contact David Bei., Jaycee me record's opinion of Mr. Clary, ,`fir.:. Ma.sc j. Clary. Mrs, Nood suggested, that w! matter of admitting Pair. Clary, at :next or our decision. r'+I.r. Carlos made motion that Mrs. Wood a reappointed to Conservation Committee. have runout and no reappointment has It Dump discussed. Map made by H. Chase of Canoe River are Mr. Calhoun suggested that he and Mr. IV Mill Street Pond recreation proposal. Next meeting, December 10. Ln aur group. st an "off uhe Lll check on L, we take tip id inform him :ncnel be one year A and viewed'. r work on December 10, to Present: Joan Wood, Pete Nason, Clinton Foster, 7r. Libbe engineer for ponds and `els^ H. Henchel Appointment of A. ?enchel and. J. Wood for another ea;^ as brought up. TO. Libbey reported onborings, approxi -mate anount of material of different grades, etc. 7e discussed Setting some land. from newly constructed bank to add to Conservation land. He action. 1"0. Libbey felt we should push for boating laws on both ponds. No internal combustion motors on either pond, Several members _Celt this could be drone at a later date. We are to cell TY. Li.bbey on progress between now and January 7 meeting. t'r. Car7, Towm manager came in and appointments dere discussed and. the Pact that Recreation Committee had contacted him about skating on Fulton Pond. T"r. Libbes said no harm in bull dozing some earth around for a skating place. Mrs. ?..food questioned that this was necessary ]dor skating? January 7, 1969 Present: Mr. Foster, Mr. Calhoun, Mrs. Wood, Miss Henchel. Mr. John Clar#y came in later in meeting. Minutes of; last meeting read and discussed. Yearly report in multiple copies so all could read and offer changes or additions. Mrs. Wood made a notion that the yearly report be accepted. The report to be turned in to town manager within a day or two. Camp Spencer discussed. We decided to write to see if we wish to send one boy, no action taken on this. Mr. Foster to see Mr. Avery about sign which Henry Carlos contracted for Con. Commission. It will be left there or must be stored some where.; Mr, John Clarjy ,joined us. He is interested in becoming a member of the Conservation Commission. It was :decided that a letter go to the Town Manager on appointment of Pair. Clarey immediately and also for 'Down Manager to contact MiT. Richard Sheehan and Mr. Donald Steuart about their availability as members of the Commission. E Next••• meeting, January 21, 1969 II i t <g January 21, 1969 Present- -Carlton Mason, Joan Wood, Clinton Foster, Elsa H. Henchel and John Clary, new member; sworn in on January, 20, 1969 Boy for camp in Spencer was first on the agenda. We contacted Henry Carlos, *,aho said he didn't think Bay State Tap and Die was interested in sponsoring this. Letter to Sweet Manufacturing to ask they ;would like to. The Commission o.k.'d slips for $25.00 Assoc. dues and $20.00 for deposit to hold reservation at camp in Spencer. Mr. Camp, Town Manager gave us our Balance, which is $370.50 before expense of $25.00 and $20.00. Mrs. Garrett, New Century Club,, wants a member to, speak I to her group. Mr. Mason assigned to do this. Mr. mason contacted Mr. Avery, Supt. of Schools, to see if Art Dept. in high school would finish art work on Conservation Commission sign. Mr. Mason reported findings on Mill Street Pond recreation area. He called Mrs. Bourne of Foxboro, She suggested a call to Arthur Brownell and give him a brief review of project steps. It was also suggested that abuttors be contacted. Mrs. Wood to call Mr. Gonsalves to sae if he isktill interested in our having the area. Mr. Mason, Mr. Calhoun and Mr. Clary on this project.' Next meeting, February 11, 1969 y} February 11, 1969 Presents Pete ;Mason, Joan Wood, J. Clary, C. Foster, E. Henchel. Guest: M13 -a Richard Sheehan. Mr. Clary suggested more 'publicity for the Conservation Cormnission and Mrs. Wood said part of the reason for holding off was dam issue, Mr. Wood reported that Mr. Gonsalves was holding land for us, and the question of who owns Mill Pond came up. Is there a line in the middle with Gonsalves owning half? Mr. Mason reported on ganoe River project, His talk with Boston pelple made it look as if project will merit acceptance under self-help. Procedure was outlined by Nr. Mason. , J. Wood suggested advising Planning Board, Recreation Committee and Selectmen at proper time. Letters to go out to Warren Jones, 96`Samoset Avenue; Donald .Stewart, Mrs. R. Sheehan': and Harry B.iChase ``to ask them to be Associate members. (Notea .Mrs, Sheehan and Donald Stewart accepted) I Name for Canoe River project proposed as The Canoe River lGreen Belt--PiLill Pond Recreational Facilities. A tentative date, April 8 discussed as date when Planning Board, Selectmen and Recreation Committee would meet with us on the Mill Pond project. A letter to Tom Manager to name Walter Nelson, 103` Rumford Avenue, as a regular memeber. Mr. Mason will get in touch with Charles Richardson; Inc., West Mansfield to see if they will foot bill to send a boy to camp this summer. Next meeting February 25. EHHenchel I� I M Nelson (new member J. Wood, Mr/Foster, Present: Mr. Mason, r. u Associate member, Mrs. Sheehan and me. This meeting postponed from Febrary 25 because of storm. We discussed Associate members. 'Letter from Harry Chase he would help but 'did not Briant to become an associate me he was very busy. Mrf Wood made a :Motion that when Henry Carlos' term be invited to become an associate member. Letter ti this effect. Mr.Masion reported that Charles r�. Richardson, 'Inc b to Jr Conservation Camp in Spencer thi indicated her because xpired he should be sent to will fobt bill summe r . to send oy MiB. Wood will have an article on summe-^ camp in newspaper and E. Henchel will have notice of it publicized over intercom at the high school. Mr. Mason reported sign being finished by high school art department and Highway Department will erect it. Discussion followed on Mill Street area. Mr. Mason saw Mrs. Wynn, Assessor's -office. Gonsalves owns to middle of dill Fond; Williamson°s the other half. Mr. Mason and Mr. Nelson to go to Boston on the Mill Street Pond Canoe River Recreation Facility. Next meeting on March 11, EHIIenchel March 11, 1969 Present: C. Foster, J. Wood, P. Mason, W. Nel E. Henchel and two interested citizen Kennedy and Mrs. Valerie Chem.ielorz West Mansfield. Mr. Foster reported that he had two phone call in summer camp. Paul Connor, South Main Stree Peter Ceylon.,' Peter will be 18 in June so is Invitation received from Mansfield Civic Assoc attend meeting and buffet, March 16, Willowdal J. Clary, [r. Richard ,h from boys interested ears old and to House. Invitation received from Town Manager Camp to a social meeting for all town officials, March 20, at Dario's. Purpose; to get town officials together. Four or five )U of us plan to attend. Special town meeting in 1966 referred to in regard to parcels of land transferred from town to Conservation Commission at that time. Mr. Foster seemed to think that they would have to be registered and deeded to us. Suggestion made that he: contact Mr. Cunningham, Town Attorney and see where we stand. Mr. Nelson and Mr. Mason to go to Bosldbn to see John Fiske, Con- servation Services on March 12. r Mrs. Wood reported thatshe has had a tough time getting in touch with Walter O'Brien, Rep., Contact will be made on March 12, with any luck. Only 3 week's notice necessary if a gravel taker is found for gravel in ponds. We had two visitors: -Mr. Richard Kennedy and Mrs. Valerie Chemielorz. They came as interested citizens. They are anxious to know what is possible in the way of recreation area with swimming, for children of Mansfield. We brought them up to date on our Mill 'Street Pond -Canoe River Recreational Facility. AL 8:45 the Con. Commission met with the Finance Coimi.ttee. Qtestion on cumulative fund. Why $5,000 wanted. OperaLing expenses o.k'. They suggested we find out about investing this Cush Fund. from. Mr. Stewart, Town Treasurer. !�_Henchel ila.rch 25, ;1g6g Present o IMr. Nelson, Mr. Mason, Mr. Foster, /ir. Clary Mrs. Wood, Miss Henchel, Associate member, Mrs. Sheehan and as'a visitor, who chid not stay for entire meeting, Richard Kenredy. Mr. Foster reported that Town Counsel advised us that land turned over to Conservation Commission in 1.0,66 did not need. to be registered, Mrs. Wood suggested: if purchasers for this land came forward, then Town Counsel could write a covering statement. Mr. Fos er reported that another boy applied for summer camp-- Tho'nas Kalvin, Ware Street, Age 1.4. Mr. Wood suggested deadline and last notice for summer camp at Spencer be in newspaper this coming Thursday. Deadline--April 8. Mr. Clary volunteered to take names on April 8'and contact the boys and get reason,; reactions, etc, from trm. Mrs. Wood reported on conversation with Walter O'Brien, Rep. 'Very cooperative. He said in regard tostate 'contracts, Wherein gravel from ponds might be used, that no contracts will be made till1970 as plans are 'atpresent. :Mason and Vm. :Nelson reported them' trip to Boston :On March 12.. This trip in regard to Recreational Facilities Project. They met su'i_th John Fiske, Mr. Sprague and Mr. Joel Lerner of the Massachusetts Division of"Cons ervation Services. Mr. Sprague i s Director of Conservation Services- Pair.: Joel Lerner w1 th Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Mr. Fiske 'i s Self-Help Coordinator They .Pelt vie had a good proposal. Annual meeting of Massachusetts Conservationists to take place April 5. 4s many as can go will attend. Letters are to be sent to Finance Board, Planning Board., Selectmen, Town Manager, Recreation Committee' or a joint meeting; with them on April 8, to lay before them 'this recreational proposal that Mr. Nelson and Mr. Mason took up in Boston. EHHenchel (Sprague'sfirst, name, Ceorge)) Par! ` 14, 1969 preen 1'lrs. Stood, Yr. Mason, MO. C1crey, _':.r. "Oster; TO, Nelson, Hiss Fep.C'hel, Assoc..a` e member, Mrs. Sheehan. This meeting :: was an invitational mooYng. We invited Recreation A a_n Commission, Selectmen, Town Manager, FinancenFinance` O r d, Planning ing Boas a- to this _s meet i ng to Clear from Us a aro7osa.1 tor a recreatlo_..a1 site, An Canoe River area. r _'1.`3 'x+13 T:ihr i.1�_ 11 i•'Cl Solt. had Ci goll.e to Boston a. 1Ca. received the data, gave the report. Not much discuss i on -iPt there was some. After oueft ` s had r short },feel ng. Mr. C`lar Lh _ �^r-' __ presented lette.rs from b07S interested in camp at Spe c alpj we chose Pan! Connor with Thomas halvin as alterYnte Apr i. 29, next meeting. jo n Woo? wanted permission to give a report on dams at Town Westing, if we had ang concrete facts to report April 29, n Present: C. U sorl,y. j, load, Ms. 3heahap, ssoc t, H berg i. Cela ey, C. _''oster, Mr. ":c,Zson, Elsa Knobs. Mrs, :root; announce that there was , a ';SOF i t7ili t T that Morse Sand and Gravel might 9l interested X77. gravel -_'Y'pm _1nYt. dS' . Hr. Dalton ofCabot, Cabot and Forbes telephoned the secretary and said he could come on. Thy 13, at 7:30. This also in reference _� ' - ic..2�O1'l.ce 20 gravel. .'�'' n<^l.=ll'?Vl�Pd }1]-?'^ ;,O EPC' i;^' Cabot, C=10; and Forbes were interested l available gravel. It. Libhey,. engineer, also invited. Then the Selectmen and Recreation Gomultco hada ."lacca arrangements �° mange` ai,s with Mr. Foster to meet uith usafter ourshort business meeting. This meeting i, reference to swimming area Canoe River area. Ptese^.t. selectmen. and 2 members of Roo. C,om tttoe° G. (linen and A. P_^ohosl . ,.To voted before going ", in o the meeting to stc`tl'1d by report brought in n-,, II'+. and Mr. Baso") On Canoe River area.. TO. i,00dlock stated: `,e would like to present to the board. some of the ideas that we i1aiie for swimming in this area. Rao.. Coil. also interested in making ng B swimming area possible. T"1 Camp, Town Manager, said he had been up there and had !'e- ports on he, three small ponds, listing them as Ponds A, E, C. He also recommended test holes for seeing r.7}'at strata is ill]det those,. ?fonds. Discussion :ranged from dry ponds in summer to parking and sanitary requirements and closing. of pistol range. I}IIenchel Mas 13, 1969 Present: Mr. Foster, Mr. Miss Henchel. Nelson, Mr. Mason, Mrs. Wood, Mr. Libbey, our pond engineer; Mr. Fly and Mr. Sullivan, representing Cabot, Cabot and Forbes. The meeting devoted to Mr. Libbey explaining the pond situation and gravel opportunity to 'r the representatives from Cabot, Cabot and Forbes. He had samples, maps and figures relating to both ponds.' Yours truly, EHHenchel May 27, 1960 Present: Mr. Nelson, Mr. Carey, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Wood, Miss nenchel Mr. Nelson; reported that Mr. Mason had talked with Mr. Camp, Town Manager with an idea of finding a place to store gravel. Mr. Camp said he would look into it. Town might have use for 10,000 square yards of gravel --but that is all. We really'aren;t interested in dribbles. Mr. Nelson brought up matter of a newspaper clipping from Sun about swimming area. Mr. Camp 'seems to think it is a good idea --we didn;t. Beaumount Pond brouZht`up. Letter about it shown to Mr. Foster by Mr#. Camp and Mr. Woodlock. Not our problem we agreed. Mr.'Clarey brought up matter of DDT Sill, regarding ban' on use of DDT. Mr. Clarey will get more information on this. rnr. r'o slier s�dueu �iaa�_ Canoe River and said he G Mrs. Wood 'stated that i' to see largest land own Next meeting, June 10. see the Flints. would be a good idea ^ea. June 10, 1969 Present: Mr. Mason, Isar. Foster, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Caarey and )Wlsa H. Henchel. B. Henchel reported contact with Mr. Libbey. No news as yet. Mr. Foster reported on visit to Flint's about land for green belt. Flints not interested because of riffraff they might get near their land. Anna Flint interested enough in Conservation to go to Norton meeting on Canoe River area. They, the Flint's, welcome appraisal. Mr. Mason su®Zested we tell apprdser 200 feet more or less and be sure owner knows what we are appraising. Two appraisers needed. Mr. Mason feels we are duty bound to do something about this green belt. Mr. Nelson talked with Mr. York. He is interested in selling the whole plot. All present took a name or two to visit regarding this matter. Mr. Carey reported that Paul Connor ready for camp. Mr. Mason brought up the pond situation. He feels that Mr. Libbey is procrastinating. Objection to dept if this is holding up removal of gravel. It was decided to have Mr. Libbey present at next meeting. June 24, next meeting. r�HH June 24,i 1969 E. Present: J. Wood, C. MasL,� 4rJy, C. Foster, E. Renehel At the June 10 meeting Cjarty volunteered to serve on a new board on the land -fill program. lie also said he would serve on Canoe River Project meeting as a representative of the Mansfield' Conservation Commission. This would entail the area towns. A joint effort would be made to keep the Canoe River:aroa as a Green Belt Area. The above two items were omitted from the June 10 notes of the meeting. Mr. Mason reported Mr. Goulet on Canoe River property. lie, Mr. Goulet, not considering easement, sale or anything at this time. Plans on selling whole plot. Mr. Mason also saw Wmerson Conrad. lie might consider. This could be a possible followup. Mr. Foster reported that Planning Board wants Con. Com. to set up any facts on a suitable sanitary land fill. On Sat., June 27 Land -fill Board made up; of one Con. Comm. member, 1 Planning Board member and 1 Selectman will look at sites.' Mr. Libbey came and gave a progress report on Ponds. A motion was made and was unanimous that we will go by the plan set forth by Mr. Libbey. Next meeting, July U. �.i3'kienchel i July b, 1969 Present: Mr. Mason, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Foster, Mrs. Wood, and Miss Fienchel. First order of business was a discussion on what to do about Mr. Libbey. Vie have not heard from him and are still waiting for him to act. Mrs. Wood reported that three willow trees on edge of Fulton Pond have died. Our discussion went back to ponds and disposition of gavel of ponds. Mr. Mason thought Morse Sand and Gravel might be interested. Mr. Foster reported he called Mr. Libbey. Libbey had nothing to report. Mr. Foster brought up matter of swimming area and that the Town Manager wanted a letter from us on the situation. We decided that Town Manager, if he wanted information from us, was to write us stating this. We, then decided that if letter were forthcoming, we can refer to our meeting with all boards when Mr. Mason and Mr. Nelson reported on Canoe` River Green Belt Recreation facility. Letter from Paul Connor, our Spencer Camp boy, was read. Mr. Nelson reported on two calls to abuttors of Canoe River'. Next meeting, August 26. August 26, 1969 Present: J. Wood, R. Glary, P, Nelson, U. Foster, Town Manager Camp, W. Nelson, fir. Libbey, k. iienehel. Mr. Libbey brought a new map for Fulton and Kingman Ponds. Work now to be done by local contractor. Mr. Camp reportedmeeting with Mr. Gonsalves. About 100,000 yds. gravel'in Fulton. Mr. Libbey, and Mr Camp agreed that gravel could be moved (load -truck) for about 55o a yard. Mr. Camp reported that stockpiling for town use was to be done by Mr. Gonsalves. To compensate Mr. Gonsalves for this work we in turn 'would allow him to take out gravel for 'cost of work. Mr. Camp said a place near town garaZe could be used by Mr. Gonsalves to stockpile his share. he also said that we were to pay him for anything he, Mr. G.,' had to go out and buy. Miss Renchel questioned the doing of one pond only --answer was X Fulton Pond first then experience would be used on Kingman Pond. Miss Henchel also asked 'about depth. Mr. Liboey answered 7 - 6 feet 'approximately. Town Manager brought in use of backhoe when ''water reached although Mr. i G. said he could work in 2 feet of water. I Mr. Wood then questioned ti equipment to do the job. I out length of time to do j€ Mr. G. wouldn't be able to who did this as a job OM at the t ime. Sum of discussion was that takes 'for 'his work. Mr. Ma job. wanted Mr. Ma Much it Mr. Li all tl with th and the Next me that Mr job. '`M gotten on wanted ib ut :er J' ason: she 'Ci t yiny omeone e nt s' . G. on this s. Wood e venture? and 'money ;to buy it with. riprap, ?pipe, etc. if special town meeting is Pal authority toproceed as a commission are o.k. nave agreement typed up aintly in agreement on this pipet which needs to be achel: S cc'�erifo 6 r Present Mr. Nelson, ?'`7_" Foster, Mr. Prrc,on, Mrs.. Uvad, Miss Ferchei. After the minutes of the previous meeting were read, we 3.:. =x^',.. sed our control of the ":;t o. '"i 51. tl.t:',. ;;+p. ,, Yr. Foster asked to get Mr's Camp in to nnrz Treet,` _ NT.r. Foster '`;h -0-,n anhaq Mr. Gatry to bring us up to date on .. _ a rot rtion.ai he had made e o7 ponds. u AvtonZ the items re o :.v;d`t - i1f Camp was that (i(xeand F might need gravel. Mr- Gonsalves could furnish it, 'r. Mason asked Mr. Camp if he thought proposal to Mr. Gonsalves as attractive enough ;o Mr.Gonsalves. We then 'discussed our reports IbSity to get ponds restored. Mr. Camp's re- action was that ik had taken us so long to get anywhere .;iy. dsi.; we think he could accomplish anything in .'tush a :>horL time. 15. Mason then su atod we get Town Counsel to put in writing our authority to take this gravel out by ' contractor. 1'r. Camp suggested we les i"wn Counsel know: out problem, so he can check rulings, etc. and be prepared. The Torn Coo^se'l has 'leen invited to our next meeting, We decided to have Mr. Gonsalves at our next meeting and deal directly with him. Mrs. Wood reviewed for Mr. Camp the ;hole history of ponds including $100,000 for dams; Species_ Town Meeting, etc. Mr. Foster suggested the ;roup think ;,bout next year's budget. Canoe River contacts referred to, bat`, not too much none as vet. His. Wood wanted to know the order of things to be done, as proposed for Federal -State assistance nce Ott the Canoe ll.' e -r Greet Belt; Project. E.H. Hen_chel 0apWAhn- 23, 1" Ea on Mr. FastY7,is1.. G"UnSel, } Win. art appeared i.,.on Darequest � e up _. �, l ' Y � n,. _ �r -��Y`7 a1_ Of 'R l.�`3. �., f_ i two ponds, :viii t, .'�1. "-i..il 11 :'ice rir,� 'iG�'L, _ A } „n the Town must vabe insne or p a- ,�_. l"tib would 0o_.l d to 40_ the middle of a MY to were not done, We havP ra Wght inless a.0 Gbor i rr to .._ o Of -proporte. u _...asked f fol" o if 1 were i. this ill sonld 10Y do Ot without tDwnsW0T1x vote. Answer, ro. yy� nt�. i7 i?:�Vab up Peck that ii^2^`7 "`s9 etc. would ci be4?El C, ?"t gravel taken ojt. Ans"ey still was gravel could not be dis- CC r. Of Without tCvTUISPoOl.DIP. E Cunningham sugSestnd we put job out Cop bids, :r ii, bete ant tE and °:E. �" r ho . a Answer: 10� narlt single -, rontractor—must En out "or blds He- r-' �r�r �TOwn Vnrssh said he would contact Kr, ' r-, ns +,'Durnau OP Accountsalso x, -E- AIR ?. �n y ' return arc. report o a .2a r `.L2' is 'i2xsulmUted letter mid i ,r., aril ,r.,t . K- pq in write VW AN. .L v C ,c him to come an september 31, '-t r '`, `r s,- 410 to soboib Ws r l for saryfveq Wood Vrought oubfact that Mr.: u`'v,.J'"I Yf�2'I Ir'1� t" am._n7 Town P- S p -snared to VnSW our (Conservation v"aY l"7F:i-ct__g5,: '11-he r%✓ GE"X ,%. ,-ECJ it � r �r2G'71 �7'ItG bt rt .y '.i � .GiJ�7 _e'�VV ./i�Ct'r XY/// / -;Zyv gam. J /f, },ij �LC�GP� �i1: of G.G/l L✓ Y�L'1 �4�✓ .'3�'-�"'.,�(: m^') QLt CL � g t L/ September 30, 1969 Present: Mr. Mason, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Carey, Mr. Libbey, Town Counsel, Mr. Cunningham; Mrs. Wood, Miss Henchel The Town Counsel, with him that we v to remove material put job out to bid can do all the thi Article may go son To see if the purpose of re and that the as considerat Following, t sum of mone Mrs. Wood e it would t® Mr. Libbey be. Approx c. Cunningham said Bureau of Accounts agreed 3t have,a Town Meeting to get permission Prom Fulton and Kingman Ponds. We must The article must be so worded that we 3s,planned `in the restoration of the ponds. thing like this: to ion isle n will approve a sum of money for the truction•of Fulton and Kingman Ponds be impowered to use;, gravel excavated for work and labor expended. there should be a motion for a certaini sd if town had equipment to do the job. Answer:` too long and be a drawn-out; process. Asked how muct 100,000 yds. ir. should be attr E'now, later if emoned. secretary was instructee necessary and we had a s Cunningham said in%Attle ppeals for special perm! cted not to use gravel's rial. Wood wantedto know if i ppeals now?: Town Counse tober 14, next meeting. was ~answer. V Mr. Libbey der and if 8 feet reason, more could lectmen that a meeting t 'i into warrant. substitute the word rise to ao to Zonina Board that be diverted. Mrs. suggested he get el F October 14, 1969 Presents Mr. Nelson, Mr. Mason, Mrs. Wood, Mr. Foster, 4 Miss Henchel Minut=s of meeting read. Finances discussed. Mrs. mood asked Mr. Nelson and Mr. Mason what survey and appraisals in Canoe River area would cost? Should this be in ' budget for coming year? Mr. Mason suggested a Town Meeting might be needed for money for 4-192 miles of land in that area to be appraised. Mr. Foster suggested we ask for 5000 dollars for accumulation Fund. Mrs. Wood brought up water test of Fulton and Kingman ,ponds. This was voted in special Town Meeting. This should be done. Mr. Foster reported that Mr. Cunningham called him on legality C of ownership of ponds. Miss Henchel instructed to get prices of officer equipment from Sullivan's in Taunton. EHHenchel I Cel,' f October 26, 1909 Present: Mrs. Wood, Mr. Nelson, Mr'. Mason, Mr. Foster, Mr. Clary, Miss Henchel and Ronald Buck as`a prospective mem`aer,of the Commission. Minutes read. Motion made by Mr. Mason to buy furniture with money available. Miss Henchel brought in prices of furniture from Sullivan's in Taunton. John Clary thought a catch-all fund for emergencies might be in order but Mr`. Mason felt that a third fund could not be established and if expenses got higher we coiid increase $500 operating expenses. ,V„ Mr. Nelson reported his and Mr. Mason's visit to Hazel Wynn s office on pondrownership. Mr. Mason reported that his conversatin with Mr. Cunningham, Town Counsel, was that we could have titles searched by White and Kelley,; it was a very simple thing,then go to Town Meeting and have ponds taken by. eminent domain. Two articles ;could be needed; one for taking of ponds and one to pr�c eed with the work. Both - Kingman and Fulton Ponds will„titles searched. 'Eminent domain article would affect Kingman Pond only. Funds for this searnh would come. from Accumulative Fund.: This was made into +a motion by; Mrs. Wood. Motion: To have White and Kelley search titles on Kingman and Fulton Ponds.; Also added was that both articles in Town Warrant were to be checked by Town Counsel. Mr. Foster will contact White and Kelley on October 29 for title search. Miss Henchel. piomade motion that Mr. Mason and Mr. Nelson buy furniture for Commission. Miss Henchel and Mrs. Wood will contact Mr. Libbey, who was to draw up a'contract for work done on ponds. Next meeting,November 10. EHHenchel oy69 November 10, 1969 Present;Mr. Clary, Mr. Mason, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Foster and prospective members; Ronald Buck, Paul Boyden and Deborah Button. Mr. 'Mason reported to the Board on his telephone conversation with Mr. Libbey® 1.4r. Mason told him we want the proposal drawn up as soon as possible so we can put it out for a price in order to know' how much to ask for at Town Meeting'. Mr. Libbey would also like to have a liason between himself and the Commission. i Minutes were read and approved.' Mr. Nelson asked that a resolution be sent to Mrs. Wood and Miss Henchel and that it be part of the minutes. (copy Attached) Motion by Mr. Mason, that they be made part of the clerks records, seconded by Mr. Clary. Petr. Foster told the Commission that White and Kelley are searching titles for Kingman and Fulton Ponds. They didn't give;s.ny idea when they would be through but didn't indicate it would be too long. Title isn't clear as it is tax possessed property. Mr. Boyden called to the attention of the Commission the fact there is an eight to nine foot hole in Fulton's Pond filled with water which he feels is very dangerous. Mr. Nelson will call this to the attention of Selectman Zecher. r` Mr. ``Nelson 'and Mr. Mason reported to the Commission on furniture. They said they had talked to the owner of'Sullivan's and, he couldn't find any figures to match up with the ones given to Miss Henchel. They felt the price was too high. Mr. Nelson and Mr. Mason will talk with the Town Manager to see if we can go ahead to find another dealer. Motion by Mr. Mason for the Commission to 'contact the Town Manager to see if whether we should proceed with Mr.'Libbeyts proposal without the sanction of the County Commissioners. Mr. Mason and Mr. Nelson will contact the Town Manager for permission to contact Town Counsel for his opinion. i Mr. Mason will be the Commissions liason for Mr. Libbey. Next meeting November 25. Deborah Button ,vember.25, 1969 •esent° Mr. Foster Mr. Clary Mr., Nelson, Mr.. Mason, Mrs. Button and prospective members Paul Boyden and Richard 144orse. yiinutes from previous meeting were read and accepted, Mr, Foster welcomed Mrs. Button to the Commission Mr. Foster read to the 'Coxamission a letter received from Iv2rs. Willard relating to the talk given by'Mr. Nelson to the Grange. Discussion was held on water in Fulton's Pond, and complaints received 'from surrounding, houses on pond. Mr. Nelson and Mr. Mason reported on their discussion with Town Counsel regarding consultation of County Commissioners. Town Counsel told them that to protect the Town's interest they should file plans with the County Commissioners and get their approval,; of F'ulton's Pond, before proceeding. Mr. Nelson reported to the Board that he had talked with the To Manager and received his approval to buy furniture from any source the Commission wanted. Mr. Mason told the Commission he had called Mr. L,ibbey and that he would definitely be in to talk with the Board in two weeks and would have his proposal; all drawn up. Mr. a Foster told the Comsaission he he relative to searching title and he t and:'. that.theygoing _are not 6 g t0 procE the Commission. Motion was made by; asking what we do next on ponds cone title and land taking. Discussion was held on having appra for the Green Belt Area, as to who i the Commission invite those propert to discuss the matter and ask them%9 appraised. Mr. Clary will dray up'< meeting. Nir.' Foster will ask Miss Henchel as Annual Report for the Commission. Next meeting December 8, 1969.' December 9 1969 Present; Mr. Foster, Mr. Boyden, Mrs. Button, ?qtr. Clary, Mr'. Mason and prospective member Mr. M8rse. Mr. Nelson not present due to illness. Minutes were read and accepted from the previous meeting. Mr. Foster welcomed iir. Boyden to theCommission. Mr. Clary advised the Cormnission that Finance Committee Chairman, Richard Carey had advised him there is a balance of $580 for the straightening of Rumford Avenue and that if the money isntt used it will he put itoward 'another purpose. It was decided by the Commission that Mr. Clary will ask Mr. Carey to 'hold the money to use for beautification of the area, until the work is complete on Fulton's Pond. IViotion by Mr. Boyden to accept the bill for furniture purchased at Sullivancs by Mr. Mason and Mr. Nelson for a table, filing cabinet: and six chairs,seconded by Mr. Clary all in favor. Mr. Robert Libbey, Engineer, met with the Commission to discuss - the contract and proposals for work on Fulton's`Pond and a proposed article for Town Meeting. Mr. Libbey discussed also whether or not it will be considered: a damp He told the Commission he felt it was not and that there was no need for them to take the plan to the County; Commissioners. Decided by Commission to have Pyr. Libbey present the plan to-the State Water Ways ;'Division of 'Natural Resources for their opinion, and to ask for their written approval. Pyr. Libbey will also meet with Town Counsel to write an article for Town Meeting. Next meeting December 16, 1969. Deborah A. Button December 16, 1969 Present: Mr. Foster, Mr. Boyden, Mrs. Button, Mr. Clary, Mr. Mt and prospective member Mr. Morse. Mr. Nelson not pre; due to illness. Minutes were read and approved from previous meeting. Mr. Mason advised the Commission that Engineer George Poor will survey bounds for Kingman and Fulton Ponds to define boundries. Town Counsel will then prepare articles to have land taken by eminent domain. son ent Mr. Mason advised the Commission that Town Counsel felt that $40,000 was too much to ask for at Town Meeting and that first there should be an article to permit Commission to do the work. Then if that article is approved to ask for 3-,000 which is the necessary cost for doing the work. Motion by Mr. Boyden to ask for not more that X1}:,000 in the article as prepared by Town Counsel, or any figure he thinks appropriate, seconded by Mrs. Button, all in favor. Next meeting January 13, 1970. v January 13, 1970 Present John Clary, Pete Mason,, Deborah Dutton, Walter Nelson Dick Morse and Paul Boyden. Mr. Mason advised the Commission that he had discussed with George Poor his fee for searching titles to ponds. His fee will be approximately "3,000. Motion by Mr. Mason seconded by Mr. Boyden to pay $2$ to the Mass. Assoc of Conservation Commissions for dues, all in favor. Discussion was held on candidates for conservation camp. Decided all interested boys could apply. Dick Morse will aaproach Compo Chemical to see if they would be interested in sponseri.ng a''boy to go to camp. Mr. Mason advised the Commission that he and Mr. Nelson had meet with Mr.'Li.bbey, Mr. Camp and Town Counsel Grady regarding Fulton Pond. Town Counsel advised the Board to', appropriate $100 for the use of the Commission for restoration of Kingman and Fulton Pond and that it would be on a bid; basis and that we would negotiate contracts. Town 'Counsel will write articles for Town Meeting'. Motion by Mr. Boyden seconded by Mr. Clary to proceed with Town Counsel to have articles drawn up. Attorney Grady also felt the Commission should go before' County Commissioners with plans for Fulton Pond.' Motion by Mr. Clary seconded by Mr. Boyden to go before the County Commissioners for approval, all in favor. Motion by Mr. Nelson seconded by Mr. Boyden to re-elect Mr. Foster as Chairman. Mr. Foster declined. Kotion by Mr. Boyden to elect John Clary as Chairman. Mr. Clary was unanimously elected. January 27, 1970 Present: Mr. Mason, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Morse., Mr. Clary, Mr. Boyden, Mr. Foster and Mrs. Button. Minutes were read from the previous meeting. Motion by Mr. Foster seconded by Mr. Boyden to accept the minutes all in favor. Letter was received from the Planning Board regarding a meeting to discuss the Reconnaissance Report. Mr. Clary, Mrs. Button and Mr. Morse attended this meeting. JCPVF Mr. Mason advised the C ission that he had talked with the County Commissioners aas advised to take the plans for Fulton 1, Pond to the Department of Natural Resources. They will then study and review them to see what is proposed and they will notify the County Commissioners. Motion by Mr. Boyden, seconded by Mr. Morse to wait until we hear from the Department of Natural Resources and they have reviewed plans and told us what we need then we will make a°decision on retaining further engineering services, all in favor. Mr. Mason advised the Commission that the Department of Natural Resources will send a package to us 'advising us of what is required to submit the plan. I[otion by Mr. Poster seconded by Mr. Morse for+Mr. Mason and Mr. Nelson to continue along the same: line and that if they cannot handle information alone to call a'special meeting if needed, all in favor. Mr. Clary 'advised the Commission of the progress of the Maple Park Recreation Area and that they had a meeting and that they would like the Commission to draw up some sort of release for thep to go in and do actual work and they would also like someone from our Commission to meet with some of the engineering groups as they would like to clear some trees. Decided by Commission to set-up a meeting with the Recreation Committee and Chairman of Maple Park to go over guide lines. Mr. Mason gave to the Commission a bill received from Town Counsel for tlOO. Motion by Mr. Morse seconded by Mr. Boyden to pay the bill from the General Fund, all in favor. Mr. Clary told the Commission he would like to divide into sub -'committees to work on different projects. Next meeting February 10, 1970, Deborah A. Button 9 February 10 1970 Present: Mr. Clary, Mr. Mason, Mr. Nelson, Mrs. Button' Mr. Morse and Mr. Foster. Minutes were read from previous meeting. Motion by Mr. Foster seconded by Nip. Morse to accept the minutes all in favor. Mr. Mason told the Commission that he had received from the Department of Natural Resources a letter which explained the necessary steps to be taken. Two copies are to be sent to Conservation Services; Enginering Company and the Mass. DPIV And it indicated it is necessary for us or Board of Selectmen. To call a public hearing. Also we need a topo map. As we needed several copies of the plans Mr. Mason talked to Mr. Libbey and he will make seven copies. AHUIes for Town Meeting will be discussed with Town Counsel. Mr. Quinlan Co-chairman of Maplewood Recreation and the Recreation Committee met with us to=dis "Cgss the proposed recreation area and to obtain permission from the Commision to clear brush. ---'Moved by Mr. Mason ;that the Conservation Commissionauthorize the Maplewood Recreation to ,proceed with the development of recreation facilities within the boundaries set forth in Natural Resources Map defined as trails with immediate authorization to proceed with brush clearance seconded by Mrs. Button, all in favor. February 25, 1970 Meeting was called to order. Mr. Mason and Mr. Nelson reported on meeting with Department of Natural Resources. Motion by Mr. Boyden to submit plans to the County Commissioners. Nor. Grady Town Manager and members of Commission disucessed plans for Fulton and Kingman Pond. Disucssion was held on Articles for Town 1,!Tarrant. Mr. Grady will obtain copies of plans for pond and we need a written description of boundry of Kingman Pond. Tt may be necessary to tale to the Bureau of Accounts to find legal way to sell gavel. George Poor discussed with the Commission written descriip;tion of Kingmans Pond. March 10 10;70 Present: Mr. Foster, Mr. Clary, Mr. Mason, Mr. Nelson Mr. Morse Mr. Boyden and Mrs. Button. At this meeting; two visitors were present: John Ibomancier and Richard Frates. Minutes were read and accepter from meeting's of February 10 and 25. Check was received from Comno Chemical. for $40.00. Letter will be sent to them thanking them and expressing our appreciation. hick Morse will have an article inserted in the paper asking interested boys to apply. Letter and check will be sent to the .Junior Conser- vation Camp asking for a reservation. Mr. Nelson reported on Kingman Pond. Town Counsel Grady felt some more informationmust be obtained to make the 'plans more presentable. Town Counsel 'felt the deeds should be researched in Taunton by an expert. Town Manager is corresponding with the Division of Accounts as they might have something to say about money from the sale of gravel from the ponds. After this,-is completed Town Counsel will draw up an article. On March 5 a representative from the Engineering firm was here to view the ponds. 1Mr. Nelson 'felt be'checked 'the ponds very thoroughly and he was very much in 'favor of the`reprap. Ile was also in favor of straightening the channels. Motion by Mr. Nelson seconded by Mr. Morse to have an estimate of what it would cost for a title search 'of'Kingman Pond, all in favor. Mr. Shaw, Mr. Kaleta and Mr. Musto# of the Fish and Game met with us to determine if their club house is on Conservation land or Town Land. They would like to make an addition to their club house and didn't feel they would make improvements until they find out where they stand. As tAM, "an n' v's where they standAt ey we e dvised o se e ow "erls a-s she would have the Town Meeting votes and would possibly be able to " tell them. March 24, 1970 Present: Clint Foster, Dick Morse, Walter Nelson, Paul Boyden, Deborah Button Mr. Henri Proulx met with the Commission to discuss searching the titles for Kingman and Hodges Ponds. He told the Commission the fee will be $$3501 Motion by Paul Boyden seconded by Dick Morse to have someone find out exactly how much money the Commission has, all in favor. Minutes were (accepted from the previous meeting. Discussion was held on George Poor's bill. Motion by Dick Morse to hold up payment until report has been received, seconded by' Paul, Boyden, Motion by Dick Morse we have a special meeting next Tuesday night to act on George Poor and Mr. Proulx. Copy of letter sent to Mr. McKinnion regarding excavation of gravel was received from the Town Manager. Letter was received from Barry Neilsonregarding Conservation Cempp,k mn.` He told the Commission he is very interested in attending. Letter will be sent to him advising him we have been informed the Camp is full but there is the possibility of a cancellation. Motion by Dick Morse seconded by Paul Boyden to adjourn all in favor. . c' k � Present• John Richard Morse, March 31, 1990 C1ary,,Paul Boyden,Deborah Button, Pete Mason and Clint Foster. Bill was received from George Poor for $24$0 for engineering; services. Motion by Deborah Button, seconded by Paul Boyden, to pay the bill, all in favor. Discussion was held as to whether the Commission should hire Henri Proulx to search the titles for Kingman Pond. Cost would be $3$0. Motion by Paul Boyden to abide by Town Counsel's decision on this matter as to whether we should go ahead, seconded by Dick Morse, all in favor. Pete Mason and Paul Boyden will meet with Mr. Proulx'and Town Counsel on Wednesday night. Town Manager Rolfe Camp met with us to discuss an agreement of flowage rights to Kingman Pond which is owned by Carl Nelson. He felt an agreement should be 'made with him not to drain the 'pond below a certain level and also an agreement should be made on the size of the pipe 'which the Town Manager and commission feel should be 12 inches., Motion by Dick Morse, seconded by Paul Boyden to get in touch with the Town Manager and Carl Nelson and have them meet with us at our next meeting and find out what action has to be taken as far as flowage rights, all in favor. Next meeting April 14. Respectively submitted Deborah Button i 6 April 14, 1970 Present: John Clary Clint Foster, Deborah Button, Walter Nelson, Pete Mason and Paul Boyden. Letter was received from Universa4 Engineering telling us changes that should be made on our plan for Fulton Pond. We met with CarlNelsonto discuss the water rights to Kingman Pond as they -are owned by him. He told us he felt the plan for the restoration of the pond is good and acceptable to him and that he would be willing to restore the pond. He said he would drain the pond, make test drills, remove the muck, dredge the bottom to desired depth, clean the pond, put the muck back in to seal the bottom 'and 'put in rep rap. He felt it would be a two year project and was willing to have a legal document drawn up to guarantee the work and the level of the pond to be, maintained.' Next meeting April 2$, 1970, April 2;8,, 197. Present: Dick Morse, Pete Mason, Walter Nelson, Paul Boyden" and Debby Button. Discussion was held on having the Boy Scouts clean out rubbish from Kingman Pond. Pete Mason will obtain from John Clary the letter from Universal Engineering to go over the letter and then see Bob Libby about making the neccessary changes on the plans for Fulton Pond. Article was read from the Attleboro Sun regarding Canoe River dam being, opened to relieve flooding on Mill Street. Next meeting May 12, 1970 Deborah A. Button, Secretary May 12, 1970 Present: Clint Foster, Pete Mason, Dick Morse, and Debby Button. Visitor George Wojtkiewitcz. Discussion was held on the status of Fulton and Kingmans Pond. No information has been received from Mr. Proulx on the Kingman Pond title search. We are waiting for a'detailed plan on the proposed sluice way construction on Fulton Pond from Bob Libbey. Town Manager Rolfe Camp advised us that a special account within the General Fund from the sale of gravel must be voted by the town. This may then be used to pay for restoration work. We will have to have a Town meeting for permission to sell the gravel, set-up a special account in the General Fund to be used to pay for restoration, and to authorize the Conservation Commission to remove from f -mm special fund to pay for engineering work, excavation and rip rap, not to exceed the cost of the project. Before a Town Meeting can be set-up Libby must send comprehensive plans to County Commissioner or we can go for a town meeting for approval pending County Commissioners approval so that we could save time. GeorgeWojtkiewitcz suggested that a letter be sent to Cabot Cabot and Forbes asking that they visit: with us and explain what trees they are 'cutting and why. Also what affect their development will have on the water table, soil conservation and rivers and streams. Also a letter to; Ryan and Elliot asking that they do the same. Letter - will be sent to them asking for 'the `preservation of as many trees as possible. CONsrRW )N COMMISSION May 26, 1970 Present: John Clary, Richard Morse, Clint Foster, Pal Boyden, Minutes were read from previous meeting Motion: by Dick Morse seconded by Paul B our candidate for Junior Conservation C Motion b7 Debby Button seconded by Clint for meetirW, the second of Tuesday of and accepted, Debby Hutton yden to accept Barry Nilson as mp,, all in favor. Foster to have a sununer schedule ach month, all in favor. Motion by Dick Morse seconded by Paul Boyden to send a letter to Joe Gonsalves thanking him for reparing the Mill Street Dam.' Discussion was held on Fulton and Kingman Ponds. There is a possiblilty that both ponds were turned over to Commission by a vote at Town Meeting in 1(i7or 1968. Minutes from Town Meeting will be obtained from Town Clerk. Discussion was also held on the t,axsing of back land and how back land: may be turned over to Conseration to avoid high taxes. Present: Dick morsps john Clary, Pete Macon, Debby Button Pnul Boyden RV, Henri Prouly met with the Board an gave a writtar report on the owne-shir of the bed of Kingman Pond. Di2aussion was held or the report. Dispu5nion was held on Fulton Pond. Decided to Have Mr. Camp have. Universal Engineering come out and review plans and #end- as presented by consulting engineer. Meat moeting July 2K July 28, 1970 Present: John Clary, Debbie Button, Paul Boyden, Clint Foster Pete Mason and Walter Nelson Mr. Mason reported to the Board on Fulton Pond. Town Manager has sent letter to engineer wit information and plans. Waiting for reply. Discussion was held on Dingman Pond.. Copy of title search will be given to Town Manager and Town Counsel. August 11, 1970 Present: John Clary, Walter Nelson Carlton Mason Clint F, Town Manager Camp Town Counsel Grady and Engineer Bob Libl met with the Board. Town Manager explained details perta: to Fulton Pond.' Cost of removing ®ravel was discussed at length. Steps for Fulton Pond 1. Mr. Libby will revise details of Rip Rap for approval by County Commissioners 2. Go for cost bids to determine, cast to Town for an estimate to be used at Town Meeting. Motion by Mr. Mason to proceed on the restoration of Fulton Pond and hold up on FCingman at this time, all in favor. August 25, 19%0 Present: John Clark, Dick Morse, Pete Mason, Paul Boyden and Debbie Sutton Discussion was held on total cost of removing gravel from Fulton Pond. Mr. Libby will be present at our next meeting wi revised plan and estimate of cost. Motion by Mr. Mason and seconded by Mr. Morse to pay Mr. Proulx $350. for report on ownership of bed of Kingman Pond, all in favor. Will be paid from general fund. September 150 1970 Present: John Clary Dick Morse Debby Button Pete. MasonWalter' Nelson Clint Foster. Discussion was held on cleaning up a stream or river. Decided by Board to clean up bstxazxxRumford River asd between Kingman and Fulton Pond. Members will meet 5aturday� September 19 at 10:30' in froarTof the Town Hall to view the river.< Robert Libbey met with the Board and presented corrected plans, for Fulton Pond. Mr. Libbey will have prints ready by Tuesday for Water Trays approval and for Universal Engineering. - Cost of project $9,000--$5,000 for engineering services $3500 for sluice way and $500 for survay. Income from project $109000. Next meeting September 229 1970 Present. John Clary, Deborah Button, Paul hoyden, Clint Foyter Pete Mason, Walter Nelson. Meeting was called to order. Pete Mason gave a Committee Report on the progress of Halton Pond, He told us he asked Town Manager Camp to contact Universal :Engineering to have them come down. He said he would. Universal giaeeri.ng told him they had already looked ast the area thoroughly and to just send i.n the information, Mr. Cama sent a letter-with all information and ;clans to them. There is a letter on the way acknowledging receipt of this information and that there, is no problem on the construction. Discussion was held on Kingman Pond, and if we should take the whole pond by eminet domain and the water rights at the same time. Decided to have Town Counsel. and Town: Manager present at our next meeting to find out, their feelings. 'Motion by Pete, seconded by Paul to send letters to the legislature with request that we go on record, as being in favor of the euv;_ronment bills, all in favor. I November 10, 1970 Fre-sent:l,CliAt Foster, Richax James Kelly 'has l.agreed to be e he thought of:,p t. When the e sent to.2�eac tellyunanimously voted .ed forms to 'see" f they were 3 items 'to theopaper as to ,ssed wishe6 to be a ,wo chairs and typewriter. November 24, 1970 Present: Clint Foster' Pete Mason, 'Valter Nelson, Dick Morse, Debbie Button Minutes were accepted from the previous meeting. Dick Morse reported to us he had up -dated all nameson parcels in our proposed green belt. He will now draft a'letter to be sent to the owners. There are five possible stews open to us be acquire the land: by deed, easement, Gift to the Town, by trust, and by appraisal �)&miry'n,uT Gorr a,^ds Pete Mason and IVA.ter'Nelson reported to us the purchase of office equipment, chairsp Files, etc-. Notion by Dick Morse 'seconded by WAlter Nelson to approve the appointment of Ralph 1,11aloon as associate member' all in favor. Letter will. be sent to Town Manager recoma.enciing sirs. Sandra Levine and Robert Jones one of which to be appointed to our Commission. "lotion by Debbie Button seconded by rete Mason to appoint Dick Morse acting chairman for our next three meetings, all in favor. Next Meeting December 8, 1970. w� Discussion Warrant -to eminent do above, ')ue Letter''has one camp rs Discussion: be S5:000 ; Letter wil- ,y requesting Dick Morse area along; Letter will be 'sent to; 3'own Oall as if appraisal is necessary. n'sent to the Junior Conservation check and. if it would be aoss-IbT vation for 1971. held on our budget for 1971. Oui General Fund and ,'SUO for our r'xps sent to Labe Cochituate Conservaf apy of their Watershed Control Prt a progress report on the. pro 3csc Canoe River. Aob Jones, wil i at ond. the tnvioro ezital Health npr cin . T)P..cnr.-ihe.r 4. LE')70.