Members Present: Gerry Gleich, Sarah Scheinfein, Lorie Martiska
Members Absent: None
Others Present: Dennis Costello (Sanitation Agent), See Attached Sign-In Sheet
Recorder: Melanie Rich
RESIDENT BUSINESS
Swine/Pig Permit Public Hearing – Tricia May (603 Cross Street) was in attendance to request a permit to raise four pigs for slaughter. She said she was told at a Farm Bureau class that, according to MGL, if a person owns 48+ acres and operates as a farming activity, they are not required to get a special permit. After discussions it was determined that that particular law pertained to a zoning regulation, not a Board of Health regulation. Alex von Lichtenberg (an abutter) attended and had no issues. Ms. May was concerned with obtaining a yearly permit. Dennis will research further to see if a yearly permit is required. She was told that inspections will be conducted yearly. The Board had no further concerns and issued the permit.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Vouchers were approved.
Sarah Scheinfein made a motion to approve the Meeting Minutes dated March 28, 2011 as amended; Lorie Martiska seconded; all agreed.
May 23rd was confirmed as the date for the next BOH meeting.
AGENT’S REPORT
Regionalization – Worcester was approved a $15,000 grant. They are in the process of hiring consultants. Dennis said for the next five years the CDC will be working with public agencies who deal with prevention.
Mobil Station Update – The intent is for the station to re-open and include a store. Dennis conducted soil testing with Steve Sears (Thompson-Liston Associates). There is an existing septic system in place which cannot meet the septic size needed. TLA is trying to work with the current system.
Ron Aspero and Connorstone Engineering met with Dennis to discuss installing a shared system. For the purpose of a demonstration plan, they can meet Title 5. The issue is our local regulations since they do not address shared systems. Dennis suggested they send a letter to the Board requesting exactly what they want.
Funding was received to distribute the Emergency Preparedness Handbook.
PLAN REVIEW
Lot 3 Longley Hill (Farooq Ansari) – Approved. Wording will be put on the construction permit indicating the requirement that structural certification is needed upon completion regarding the retaining wall.
Lot 4 Longley Hill (Farooq Ansari) – Approved.
Lot 10 Longley Hill (Farooq Ansari) – Approved. Wording will be put on the construction permit indicating the requirement that structural certification is needed upon completion regarding the retaining wall.
210 Sewall Street (Greenhill Engineering) – Approved.
Plan Extension Request for 48 Cook Street (Bryan Dunlavey) – Denied. A letter will be written informing them a new plan will be required (original plan approval February 27, 2001).
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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