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MINUTES OF CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 1972 _ 8:20 a,
The meeting was called to order' by Arthur Resca at 8:51 in the Tree Warden's
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Members Present: Messrs. Resew, Chepulis, Lafond, Lewis, Mrs. T r y 1
and Mrs. Kittr:sige
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Members Absent: Mr. F. Lorden
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Guests: Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Manzi, Mr. & Mrs. F. P. Worthen,
Mrs. H. Stevens
Because the .guests were present, the reading of the last meeting's minutes 1
( and the Treasurer's report were omitted.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS - Bat le Land
Public Works and Board of Health of the Town turned down Batelle land. He
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by assed the Town and went to the State. There he got approval for a very
elaborate septic system. Fred Worthen volunteered that Dr. Kay said the
Board of Health was a rubber stamp for the State. Board of Health of the
e State. Example:
Town has the right to put on more restrictions that the p
There was going to be a trailer park ina town and the Board of Health said
no after the State said yes and it carried.
Should there be control on trees when around the water shed? Kennedy and
Archambault built houses. Fred Worthen asked how the Conservation Commission
stands about the lake. Is it State protected because it is drinking water
or Town protected? We the Conservation Commission would like to see the law
changed to 500 feet from shore of lake or brook feeding lake. The soil map
is done and the open space plan is in process. Fred Worthen wants the lake
protected. If we do, we protect the interest of the Town by setting decent
standards so it can be used for recreation by town people.
MRS. CHANDLER - Diocese owned land (Campion Hall)
Could the Town buy 200 feet on the lake before the rest is sold? They (the
Diocese-Campion Hall) have been tax freeall these years. This will
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looked into.
North Andover has a right to protect recreational land. The Conservation
Commission must meet with Planning Board. Fred Worthen volunteered to join
Conservation Commission. Mrs. Chandler discussed putrification of the lake
and growth therein. Mr. Lewis pointed out that silt from drainage is ruining
Becky's Pond. Phosphates go into lake, 3000 seagulls creating more phosphates.
Hatch Act used to be controlled by State. The State has been very weak as far
as the Hatch Ac, is concerned. A motion is in order that we get the correspond-
ence and A9% inn from the Board of Health, Public Works, Selectmen, etc. on
Rgt7t:fele land and two lots for sale, Butcher Boy.
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Fred Worthen - Is it necessary to buy land if the Conservation Commission can
control use of it?
Arthur Resca - Controls should be set so that land can be sold fairly but limits r
should be set so that the Town sets control.
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Brooks School might be interested in Campion Ha11.. The Village Improvement
Society could take the bull by the horns and look into all of this. r
PAtjUje Land t
Two years ago Arthur Resca and ,Jahn Roberts looked at land. They do not think
his house is 100 feet from brook.
Very important that Planning Board and Conservation Commission work together.
At the moment there is no communication between departments. Selectment wanted
to coordinate departments. We're all for it. We should have more publicity in
paper so Conservation Commission becomes known.
Mr. Chepulis - Perk tests should be done 3 times a year. This would certainly
show level. Is that good or bad?
TO BE DONE J
1. Mrs. Kittridge will call Frank Lorden and ask for his resignation if he
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cannot be more active,
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2. Frank Lewis - Mr. Thompson wants to know whether he may put public buildings
on relief map of town. Frank Lewis made a motion that Mr. Thompson go ahead
with public buildings. 'Vol-�- �. y
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Leo Lafond is meeting with Frank Columbo tomorrow on Batelle land.
Fred Worthen appointed as Associate Member.
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Building., Inspector - Charles Foster
Leo Lafond will look into 'possibility of having Building Inspector reports
come to us,, as he issues permits.
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