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Home My Public Portal About20160505 - Open Space Preservation Committee - Meeting MinutesTOWN OF HOPKINTON OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION COMMISSION 18 MAIN STREET HOPKINTON, MA 01748 (508) 497-9755 Minutes of Meeting – May 5, 2016 The Hopkinton Open Space Preservation Commission met in Room 211 at the Town Hall, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, Massachusetts. At 7:30 p.m., John Ferrari called the meeting to order. Present: John Ferrari, Nancy Peters, Ed Harrow and Jennifer Burke, Principal Planner Minutes Nancy Peters and Ed Harrow had several changes to the section of the minutes referencing the dog park discussion. They wanted more included relative to their concerns over registering of dogs, vaccinations, clean up and the fact that Tufts shut down its dog park. Ms. Burke said she would make those changes and bring the updated minutes to the next meeting. Sylvan Way Endowment Invoice David Goldman, HALT, was present to submit the invoice to the Commission. He updated the Commission on the status of the CR. Nancy Peters made a motion, seconded by Ed Harrow, to approve $2,500 for the Sylvan Way Endowment. Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous Service Projects on Cameron Woods Will Stearman, 4 Woodview Way, was present to discuss possible service projects with the Commission. He stated that he had discussed with the Trails Club removing some PVC pipe that is on the trails on Cameron Woods. Mr. Harrow asked how they will be removed. He was told they will likely have to be dug. Mr. Stearman also discussed possible bridge replacement on the “yellow” trail on Cameron Woods. David Goldman stated that HALT is interested in doing a CPC application for the next cycle to replace all the bridges and boardwalks in Cameron Woods. The concern is making sure the bridges can accommodate equestrians. It was suggested that Mr. Stearman work with HALT on that project. Ms. Peters also suggested that he attend a Friends of Whitehall meeting. 2 Nancy Peters made a motion, seconded by Ed Harrow, to allow the removal of the PVC pipes along trails in Cameron Woods. Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous Mr. Goldman asked for the Commission’s support for the CPC Application mentioned. The Commission agreed it was a good idea and gave him the OK to proceed. Adjournment Nancy Peters, seconded by Ed Harrow, moved to adjourn at 8:00 PM. Vote: 3-0-0, Unanimous Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer L. Burke Principal Planner Document List May 5, 2016 Documents Location May 5, 2016 Agenda LUPP Office Minutes of December 3, 2015 LUPP Office LUPP Office LUPP Office LUPP Office LUPP Office