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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-09-28-CONCOM-min.pdf TOWN OF LEXINGTON , MASSACHUSETTS d CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES of Commission meeting September 28, 1970 The meeting was called to order by the Chairman Mr. Brown, with Dr Kassler and Messrs Mazerall and Smith present . Mr Manfred Friedman was present briefly to learn news of the Great Meadow Study , as reported in last week' s Minutes Steeves land Various Town officials have concurred with the findings of Mr. Brown that , indeed , a roadway had been built , trees knocked down and the land greatly disturbed, apparently at about the time the Town was acquiring the land Further in- vestigation will continue Whipple Hill area Dr. Kassler and. Mr Mazerall noted tnat fil- ling had been going on in the area of the Winchester town line. Doubt expressed that this is on land now owned by the Town Mr. Mazerall said, he would. be working in the area during the winter months clearing brush, etc . , so the land car be more ac- cessible. Swenson Farm Mr Mazerall said he plans to do one mowing there A picnt area is cleared and ready to receive tables and fireplaces, whenever money, labor and materials can be found. during Brook Cleanup Project. '41r Brown offered. to take Before/and after pictures of the area and. workers A tentative date - November 7 , the Saturday after election day , in the morning - was set pending clearance with Mr O' Connell Dr Kassler will check on this and then get in touch with the school department ( junior and senior high students may participate as volunteers ) , Boy Scouts and Citizens for Lexington Conservation. He will notify Mr B.rowr ,- who agreed to alert service clubs and Girl Scouts , and Mrs Greene , who will he in touch with the League of Women Voters and Camp hire Girls DNR Applications 8 & 10 have been delivered. tc Boston and 'gill be considered at their next Lands Committee meeting, mid-October Hunting_ Committee Dr Kassler reported that there will be only three approved hunting areas this fall , a considerable reduction since last year The Committee will submit an article to abolish hunting, Meeting Dates October 5, 13 (Tuesday ) , 19 & 26. November 2 , 10 (Tuesday) , 16 , 23 and 30 Options and Deed for 1969 Articles , 1970 proposals Fir Brown will check if Town Counsel is awaiting official request from Board of Selectmen, upon Commission' s written request Meeting adjourned at 9 13 p m until October 5 Respectfully submitted, At �/cti /eke -u; Secretary to the Commission OCT Xc7n