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 February 7, 2008
Attending were:
Trisha McCarthy, Peter Mears, Pat Wonson, Nancy Slombo,
Guest: Percy Wonson
Trisha McCarthy called the meeting to order at 8:00pm
Minutes Review
Peter made a motion to accept the January 17, 2008 minutes as presented.
Nancy Seconded. All in Favor.
Correspondence:
1. 2008 Town Budget and Warrant Articles January 15, 2008
2. Newton Selectmen Minutes January 21, 2008
3. Newton Planning Board Minutes January 22, 2008
4. Newton Planning Board Minutes January 29, 2008
5. Wilder’s Grove Land Tax Map 5-1-7 Abatement Application was approved.
6. NH DES Notice of Compliance and Release of Recordation for Administrative Order No. WD 07-023 C.P McDonough Construction Corporation.
Trisha read the letter to the members of the committee.
7. NH DES Restoration Plan Approval Re: C.P McDonough Construction Corporation- NH DES Wetlands Bureau File No. 2005-02642, Puzzle Lane, Newton. Tax Map 14, Lots 2 ,27-1, 27-3, 27-4.
Members of the committee emphases the importance of the Trolley Tracks shown on the deed. According to approved and signed plans by the Planning Board on July 10, 2007, Item no. 14 showing right of way to be deeded to the town. There is 3.9 acres that divides tax map 13 block 13 lot 8-2 and lot 8. Conservation request that right away is to be shown on deeds and all plans that come before the Planning Board for approval. A memo will be sent to Planning Board with our request.
8. NH DES Wetlands and Non-Site Specific 2006- 00901. Maplevale Builders LLC
25 Maplevale Drive, East Kingston, NH 03857 Peaslee Crossing Tax Map/ Lot Number 13/6 Approval Date 1/25/2008 Exp. Date 11/ 25/ 2011
9. Approval for Construction. Owner Donna L Silva-Fortuna and Scott Alexander
2 West Main Street, Newton, NH
10. Hampstead Area Water Company, Inc.
A memo will be sent to the Board of Selectmen to look into the Sargent Woods Water Franchise. Conservation has concerns with the location of our aquifer.
11. Legislative Bulletin January 18, 2008
12. Legislative Bulletin January 25, 2008
13. Legislative Bulletin February 1, 2008
14. Registration Form- Branching Out From the Maine-Stream
Wetland Cases:
1. Wetland complaint on Thornell Drive. Improper handling of manure. Run off could potentially enter the wetlands. May be in violation of NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Foods. RSA 431:33-35 Manure, Agriculture, compost and chemical Fertilizer Handling.
Complaint will be forwarded to Richard Uncles of NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Foods. Trisha will bring the complaint to the owner’s attention.
2. Wetland complaint on 9 Brimstone Circle. Potential manure run off into the wetlands. Trisha will contact the homeowners and speak to them about Best Management for Manure Practices.
Other Business:
1. A letter will be sent to Ned Nichols, of Sargent Farms asking him to repair the damaged silt fence.
2. Trisha reviewed the Conservation Report for the 2007 Town Report.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kimberly Lowther
Secretary
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