HomeMy Public PortalAbout19700608 - Conservation Commission - Meeting MinutesHOPKINTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
HOPKINTON, MASSACHUSETTS
JUNE 8, 1970
The meeting was called to order at 9*00 p.m. by Chairman
Nelson Mclntire after the Conservation Commission attended the
planning board hearing in regards to a garden apartment complex off
of Walcott Street. Those present were Nelson Mclntire, Wayne Morey,
Herb McKenney, Andrew Boass, Charles Walsh, and Charles Zettek.
Guest present was Gordon Marquis.
During the.planning board hearing it was noted that more
details on the septic system should be explained, as the present
presentation was not adequate. The remarks of the hearing dealt
with how the developers wanted to use the area. It was not a complete
final presentation, so we did not have to render any opinions at the
time.
It was noted that the town sanitary fill dump road was very
bad. In fact, in places it was almost impassible,.
It was noted that Hopkinton probably would be the Number One
site for the Airport.
It was voted to have Wayne Morey order 114- badges from
Dalton Awards for the conservation badge as designed by Judith
Amendola. Dalton Awards was the low bidder.
It was agreed by the individuals who donated the money
to the private conservation fund to use the remaining balance for the
partial fee of.the badges.
fund balance 3- 2-?0 fl3.ll
, deposit and postage for
conservation badges 6-^10-70 13.11
balance 7-10-70 $00.00
It was voted to change our meeting to the first Monday of
the month and see if we could hold the meeting at the Fire Station.
Nelson Mclntire reported that the Key Club had responded to
his letter from the Parks Commission for a brush clearing detail
and did a good job.
Nelson Mclntire reported that he and Wayne Morey and
Anthony Petracca met with the Board of Health last Thursday and they
agreed that in the future they will ask the Conservation Commission
to advj.se on any new septic permits that will be located around the
lake front or swamp areas. It was \mted to send a letter to the
Board of Health to confirm this.
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Nelson reported on a report from Allied Biological regarding
weeds at North Pond and the reports of the Chemical and Biological
Analysis. It was noted that Cambomba and Watermilfbil was noted
in several areas and a heavy infestation in the large 20-acre cove.
It was noted that the bacteria count was satisfactory while the
chloride level taken at the D.P.W. Salt Pile, South Street, was
above normal.
It was voted to send a letter to Mr. Edward J. King of
the Massachusetts Port Authority requesting a current report on the
Airport Study.
It was voted to have our Massachusetts Junior Camp winner
placed on the mailing list for our meetings.
It was suggested that a letter be sent to the Holliston
Conservation Commission requesting data on their associate group.
It was voted to send Arthur Brownell a follow-up letter
on the Saddle Hill area by the new Girl Scout Camp and a follow-up
letter on the Whitehall dam. -\ - -