NEW BOSTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES FROM MAY 5, 2005
Present: Balke, Burkhamer, Dodge, Philippy, Nangle, Tupper, Wilson
Reports: Treasurer—Balance $191,309.43
Secretary—Minutes accepted as written.
OLD:
Trailways Group: Kim Dipietro met with the Commission to discuss Beard Rd. Development and the considered easements. Although the development plans are not currently before the Planning Board, the following motion was proactively moved by Burr Tupper and seconded by Melissa Philippy and passed unanimously. In the event that Rightway Builders offers a right of way easement in order to move the existing trail away from the wetlands and preserve access to the 4H grounds for public trails for the future to access the Railroad Trail the New Boston Conservation Commission would support such an easement but would request that the TOWN hold the easement. No further action is needed at this time, but permission was given to the Secretary to write a letter to the Planning Board and the Board of Selectmen stating the above
motion and concerns at the time this issue comes before the Planning Board.
Invasive Species: Lyn Lombard to present materials at our June meeting. Commission reviewed Joe Nangle's draft letter to the PWA and PRLAC requesting their help in sponsoring Lombard’s public presentation. CC members volunteered to attend her May presentation in Greenfield. (This presentation was subsequently canceled, and CC members will attend a June presentation in Lyndeboro.)
Lull Road Development: Tris Gordon. The ZBA will announce its decision on May 17.
CC Property monitoring: All six properties have been monitored.
Saunders Pasture—Kim and Steve to post wooden sign directing traffic to parking lot; Becca to walk Saunders.
Mill Pond—Melissa to remove gate for storage; no signs of rubbish or vandalism
Middle Branch—trail completed around pond; beavers appear to be under control
Railroad Bed: upkeep by Kim and Steve on a regular basis
Lyndeboro Rd.: Burr and Cyndie walked it; no problems; unable to find one corner marker
Schoffield: Melissa found things in good shape
Election of Officers: Meilssa Philippy accepted an appointment as Full Member in place of Mary Carol Schaffrath. Cyndie Wilson was chosen as secretary; all other offices remain as they were: Betsey Dodge, Chair; Burr Tupper, Vice Chair; Rebecca Balke, Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted:
Cynthia Wilson, Secretary
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