Town of Newton
Conservation Commission
P.O. Box 378
Newton, NH 03858
Committee Members:
Alicia Raddatz, Vice Chairperson
Nancy Slombo Peter Mears
Kim Vaillant Pat Wonson
Selectman’s Representative: Trisha McCarthy
Secretary Kimberly Lowther
Conservation Commission Draft Minutes for March 15, 2007
Attending were: Trisha McCarthy, Peter Mears, Pat Wonson, Nancy Slombo, Alicia Raddatz
Trisha McCarthy called the meeting to order at 8:35
Minutes Review from March 1, 2007
Peter made a motion to except the minutes as presented. Alicia Seconded.
All in favor
Guests: Sandy Estabrook, Tim Brennan, and Mary Marshall
Correspondence: -NH Local Government Center, 2007 Local Official Workshops
Finding the Law; State-Municipal Relationships; Role of Selectman; The Selectmen and Other Local Officials; The Right to Know Law; The Budget Law; Conflicts of Interest; Liability; Public Employment; Welfare for Non-Welfare Officials; Streets and Highway.
- Comprehensive Environmental Inc. is pleased to announce that John C. Vancor, P.E. has joined the CEI Senior Staff.
- Best of Ben Meadows Spring Edition 2007. Alicia will determine the supplies needed for Busch Farm Day.
- State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services.
Re: Changes to the NH Natural Heritage Bureau Environmental Review Process.
- Town of Newton, NH – Selectman’s Office. Re: NPDES News. Discussion.
- Town of Newton, NH – Selectman’s Meeting Agenda 3/5/07
- Memo from Kimberly Hughes, Bookkeeper/ Payroll Administrator. Re: Office Hour Changes.
- Conservation Commission Bank Statements.
- Stewart Committee Bank Statements
- New Hampshire Municipal Association Legislative Bulletin
March 2, 2007
- New Hampshire Municipal Association Legislative Bulletin
March 9, 2007
Busch Farms: -Trisha will call Mrs. Murphy to see if they have received checks.
-Peter will walk through the farm, checking on beaver activity.
- We have still not received feedback from the Grant
application submitted.
Trails: Nancy walked through the Peanut Trail and report that it looks
good.
Land Acquisition: Wilders Grove paperwork is signed. Elite Title has received all paperwork.
Wetland Cases: A complaint will be issued to 17 North Main Street.
Old Business: Nothing to report at this time.
New Business: -Alicia made a motion for Trisha to send a letter to the Planning Board in regards to the Dredge and Fill Application received for Pine Hill Road. Peter Seconded. All in Favor.
-Trisha made a motion to will write a letter expressing Sandy Estabrook’s interest I joining the Conservation Committee.
Pat Seconded. All in Favor.
Other Business: -Tim Brennan will research information regarding Conservation
Camp.
- Peter made a motion to present Mr. Brogner an offer for ten acres
of backland, includes land off Whittier Street.
Pat Seconded. All in Favor.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:20 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kimberly Lowther
Secretary
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