Town of Newton
Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 378
Newton, NH 03858
Committee Members:
Alicia Raddatz , Vice Chairperson
Selectmen’s Representative: Trisha McCarthy
Secretary Kimberly Lowther
Nancy Slombo Peter Mears Pat Wonson
Sandy Estabrook Tim Brennan Kim Valliant
Conservation Commission Draft Minutes for November 1, 2007
Attending were:
Trisha McCarthy, Peter Mears, Pat Wonson, Nancy Slombo, Sandy Estabrook
Guest: Percy Wonson
Trisha McCarthy called the meeting to order at 7:35
Minutes Review- Trisha made a motion to accept minutes as presented. Seconded by Nancy. All In Favor. No Discussion.
Correspondence:
1. 2007 Budget Expenditures. Grand Total $3,250.00 -Year to Date Expense $1768.34 -Variance $1,481.66.
2. Woodward & Curran announces John Daniels as a Vice President in its Northeast Municipal Market.
3. Thank You note from Newton Recreation Commission for Conservations participation in the 2007 Newton Fall Fair.
4. Elite Escrow & Closing Services. Regarding Original, Recorded Warranty Deed for Wilder’s Grove Road, Newton, NH.
5. Forest Laws Workshop for Municipal Officials.
6. Newton Planning Board Minutes of Public Hearing, October 9, 2007.
7. Newton Selectman’s Meeting Agenda and Minutes, October 1, 2007.
8. Newton, NH Internal Controls Assessment Report, prepared by Municipal Resources, Inc. –Sandy has a copy and is reviewing the report.
9. D.E.S. Alteration of Terrain Permit Application # 070525-01, Puzzle Estates, Newton, NH.
10. Town of Newton Tax Collector, Property Tax Bill. $192.00. Kim will check with Nancy for paperwork.
11. Newton Planning Board Notice of Decision – Scott Alexander, 2 West Main Street, Tax Map 6, Block 2, Lot 4 received conditional approval.
12. Newton Planning Board Minutes of Work Session and Public Meeting- October 23, 2007.
13. Town of Newton Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda and Minutes- October 15, 2007
14. Newton Planning Board. Re: Joint Meeting- Master Plan, November 27, 2007 7:00pm Town Hall. Land Use Chapter enclosed. Conservation members were given a copy for review and suggestions. Trisha is planning on attending the meeting.
15. Newton Planning Board. Re: Plans submitted from William Colbert, for a non- residential site at 14 Amesbury Road for Business- Grey Barn Boatworks. Public Hearing scheduled for November 13, 2007, 7:00 pm Town Hall. An email will be sent to Planning Board regarding environmental issues.
New Business: Town Hall Road- Winter storage for sand and salt supply. An email will be sent to Mary regarding Conservations concerns for storage on Town Hall Road.
1. Expansion of Road, Town Hall Road is narrow and not a sensible location for such storage.
2. Transfer Station is an ideal location- due to its size capacity, there is enough storage space for the salt and sand supply.
3. Using the Transfer Station for storage allows the invasive plants to remain in one area, instead of creating invasive plants were they currently do not exist.
Other Business: Conservation discussed and reviewed plans for Scott Boches of Essex Equity Reality Trust. Located at 25 Storey Avenue #190 Newburyport, Ma 01950.
For construction on parcel - Tax Map 7, Block 6, Lot 9-1. Project Name: Peaslee Crossing Road, Quaker Street. Newton, NH.
Trisha will write a letter to support this plan that depicts four homes built with one shared driveway. Approximately ten acres will be donated to Conservation that would preserve open space for our watershed and environment.
Conservation is requesting that the donated land is shown on the deed and Mylar.
Adjournment – Trisha made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 pm. Seconded by Nancy. All In Favor.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kimberly Lowther
Secretary
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