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an explanation for no percolation test being conducted. Mr. Wolk stated that the neighbors already have flooding that occurs and when fill is added to the area it will make flooding worse. Mr. Kennedy asked for an explanation of the soil logs. Jim Anderson of 17 Tucker Ave commented that it is illogical to add fill because it will not improve the area. Susan Adams of 33 Banks Ave described the pipe that runs along the side of the LexHab House near a stream. Gary Markowitz of 37 Baker Ave presented photographs of where the soil samples were taken as well as minutes on the LexHab House from the Conservation Commission meeting in 1992. Mary Briggs of 32 Ames Ave stated that she appreciated the attention the Commission has given to the neighbors and she feels the flooding would be worse after the completion of this project. John Holland of 32 Ames Ave asked the Commission their thoughts on whether the flooding in the area would be worse as a result of this project. Mr. Hamilton commented that the Conservation Commission only has jurisdiction on this project and not runoff from the abutters. Mr. Bitsko stated that filling can legally occur because the property is not in the 100 year flood plain and he explained soil profiles. Motion made and seconded to close the hearing, 7-0 in favor. 9:05 pm Cont. Hearing - NOI, Route 2 MassDOT DEP# 201-879, BL 837 Routine maintenance and repair of existing drainage structures and roadway embankment at select locations along Route 2 and associated on- ramps and off-ramps within the Bordering Vegetated Wetland, Land Under Waterbodies and Waterways, Bordering Land Subject to Flooding, and Riverfront Area Documentation: NOI Application & Supplemental Information 12/11/12 Present for the Applicant: Sean Hale, Epsilon Associates, Inc. and Andrea Norton, MassDOT Comments from the Commission as follows: Ms. Miller read that the applicant provided information on a sequencing plan, working downstream to upstream, verification of pipes, an environmental monitor, stabilization measures, and timing of work. Motion made and seconded to close the hearing, 7-0 in favor.