HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-08-17-CONCOM-min.pdf TOWN OF LEXINGTON , MASSACHUSETTS
/'' CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES of Commission meeting August 17 , 1970.
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman Mr. Brown
at 8 00 p m , with Messrs .Mazerall and Smith and Mrs. Frick
present and visitor Don Deily.
Minutes of the August 11 meeting were approved
OSA-60. VOTED to submit partial Requisition for Grant for
Advent Christian Church, Chandler, Kingston Homes , Steeves and
Modoono. The latter two were added to the list this evening,
since their purchase was completed August 14
Sickle Brook. As in previous summers, the brook water is now
impounded on the Wilson Farm for watering crops. This was ob-
served by the Town Engineer. Because of the dry season, the
brook is dry downstream It was agreed that no changes in the
situation should be attempted because 1) The Great Meadow has
been. similarly affected each summer; 2 ) release of the water
now might adversely affect the Great Meadow Study and 3) other
farmers also dam streams for water supply. Commission members
felt there was little value in guaging the water upstream
Mrs Frick will notify Mr. Lopez of the situation Mr. O' Con-
nell , Town Manager, was present during this discussion and con-
curred
Land Filling The Commission received by certified mail a copy
of a letter from K.L. Jordan to the Board of Health questioning n,
the filling of land by their neighbor A letter will be sent j
Dr. and Mrs. Jordan recommending they notify the DNR
Deeds Clause Mr Smith and Mr O' Connell will meet with the
DNR on this tomorrow morning.
Hunting Committee. Mr Brown has submitted his report and the
name of his successor, Dr Kessler, to the Board of Selectmen
The Board office is already at work on Committee letters and list
Hamilton Easement It was agreed to wait for more rain before `)
walking the property
Sig�nns . Preparation of signs for conservation. land acquired
after the purchase of the Swenson Farm has been planed on the
Town DPW winter work list , Mr Mazerall reported Commission
members commented favorably on the Swenson Farm signs.
The meeting adjourned. at 9 '05.
Respectfully submitted ,
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Mrs. Erna. S ..
Greene , °1
Secretar:, to the Commission j
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