HomeMy WebLinkAboutFales Site Committee - 12/08/2015Fales Fuel Site Advisory Committee
December 8th, 2015
Committee members in attendance: Caitlin Barrows, Dana H.ourrganSp, Bernie
O'Malley, Olivier Kozlowski, Neil Rhein, Charles Woods.
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Committee members absent: George Pantos
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Neil Rhein opened the meeting. Resident Chris Drinan was to presenfthe tiiUQS of the park
that he created, but there were technical difficulties.
Resident Katie Donnelly presented her Powerpoint slides and went over the vision for the site
that was drafted by the Shawmut Avenue neighborhood group. The plan included a bike repair
station, information stands, water fountain, covered picnic tables, and open area for activity.
Residents Matt Walsh, Michael Lovett, and Matt Donnelly spoke in favor of the plan.
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doesn't include additional spots on the Shawmut Ave. side. Bernie pointed out that his
preference is for more spots to be available on Old Colony Way.
Resident Michael Trowbridge commented that he loved the design, and would offer to help with
surveying if the plan is accepted by the town. Caitlin mentioned that the Downtown Business
Association would be able to host movie nights at the proposed park.
Bernie mentioned that he liked the plan. Neil asked for the presentation to be sent to the
committee.
Resident Chris Drinan presented his plans next. He wasn't able to attend the last meeting, but he
reviewed the comments on his last plans, and updated the design. The plan includes 2 elevations
and allows for optimal open space.
Dana commented that both plans would be vast improvements of the current site. Jerry noted that
he like the amount of open space in Chris's plan.
Neil asked for comments or questions, and any next steps.
Olivier suggested that the Shawmut Ave. neighborhood group continue to be involved with the
planning for the site going forward.
Neil noted that the Shawmut Ave. plan is the vision going forward, and seems to have all of the
amenities that the committee had listed as desirable.
Olivier noted that the presentation to the Selectmen of the finalized plan should include a recap
of the committee's work up to this point.
Charlie suggested that someone from the committee present the recap of the committee's effort,
and someone from the neighborhood group present their plan.
Olivier noted for discussion that we haven't discussed how this plan would be funded.
Neil pointed out that that is beyond the scope of the committee.
The next meeting is set for January 12`h at 7 p.m.
Motion: To adjourn meeting (Woods/Huiskamp) PASSES 7:0
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