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UPPER CHARLES TRAIL COMMITTEE
Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:02 PM
Basement Meeting Room, Town Hall, 18 Main St., Hopkinton, MA
MINUTES
Members present: Bob Snyder, Jane Moran, Ken Parker, Eric Sonnett, Barry Rosenbloom, Kelly
Karp, Eli Post, Jim Ciriello
Members absent: John Coutinho, Dave Rolinski (alternate)
Trail warden present: Mike Boelsen
1. Conflict of Interest Law for Municipal Employees: All members signed and submitted the
Conflict of Interest Agreement.
2. VHB update: Jane explained that we are seeking an easement on the parcel of Legacy Farms
North (LFN) that is being developed by Heritage. This would apply to a land strip that is
north and east of the gas line.
3. McDermott Path update:
Mike has talked to the HUCTC contractor about breaking up the rock that is at the end of
cleared portion of the path (west end), He will work with another contractor on the “rock
busting”.
The town has cleared the brush to the east of that point on the path. This will allow trucks
to get in to that area. Jane will send a note to the abutters to inform them of the expected
noise from the hydraulic hammer.
Eli is looking into a grant that could help fund the McDermott Path project. Eli narrated a
photo map that illustrates the project area.
4. Liaison reports:
Town Manager – Eric reported that the seller of the 0 Hayden Rowe Street parcel has
decided not to sell and the CPC application for funding that purchase by the town has
been withdrawn.
Board of Selectmen (BoS) – A “Trails Coordination and Management Committee” has
been created and defined by BoS. Jane encouraged at least on HUCTC member to seek a
position on this committee.
Planning Board – Kelly reported that a suit is expected as a result of the denial of the
solar farm on Wilson Street.
Conservation Committee – Jim reported that a larger sewer line is being planned for
Wilson Street and that a new development off Hayden Rowe Street is in the very initial
stage of formation. The wetlands within that parcel are being defined.
Parks and Recreation Committee – Kelly reported that the dog park is now planned for
Fruit Street instead of the Hughes property.
DPW – Jane reported that the Center Trail posts for signage have been installed across
from Hopkinton Lumber and that Barry has received the bill for that equipment.
5. Treasurer’s update: Barry reported that about $6500.00 undesignated funds remain budgeted
for the current year.
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6. Draft minutes of the 12/19/18 meeting: Approved unanimously with Jim abstaining because
he did not attend the meeting.
7. Agenda topics for next meeting (2/20/19):
McDermott Path
Liaison reports
VHB update
Treasurer’s Report
Trails Coordination and Management Committee
New Hayden Rowe Street development
8. The public meeting was adjourned at 8:11 PM.
Approved: February 20, 2019
Documents used at the meeting:
Meeting agenda
Draft minutes of the 12/19/18 meeting