The following agenda was added or modified on 2023-01-18 14:24:52 by ddunbar@grotonma.gov.

Groton Conservation Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, January 24, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.

Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room

 

OPTION TO JOIN REMOTELY

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/83298672018

Call-in number: (301)-715-8592

Webinar ID:  832 9867 2018

 

1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS*

• 6:30 PM – NOI – 33 Longley Road (MassDEP#169-1245), replacement of sewage disposal system.
• 6:45 PM – RDA – Nate Nutting Road (Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary), for the creation of wildlife habitat (Fox Meadow Realty Group)
• 6:55 PM – Discussion with Atty. Bob Collins on the management of proposed wildlife habitat at Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary. Bob wants to pitch we manage this nesting site like Hayes example.
• 7:05 PM – NOI, 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of an athletic track and field. – updated time 1/18/2023
• 7:20 PM – NOI, 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of a multipurpose sports field and baseball diamond. – updated time 1/18/2023
• 7:30 PM – Discussion on minor change to OOC (MassDEP#169-1243), Groton School Sturgis House, required work on sewage main behind house. – updated 1/18/2023
• 7:40 PM – NOI (MassDEP#169-1247) (cont.), 31 Fitch’s Bridge Rd., for the demo of an existing home and construction of a new dwelling and septic system. -update time 1/18/2023

1. GENERAL BUSINESS*

• Permitting
  • OOC, Taylor Street/Main Street Water Main, MassDEP#169-1246
• General Discussions/Announcements
  • Update on FY23 LAND Grant (on going discussion) (warrant [plus CR language], baseline, survey, p&s, parking/trail – NHESP, timeline of conditions, pending CRs)
  • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on going discussion)
  • Discuss upcoming Conservation Forum – updated 1/18/2023
• Land Management & Acquisition
  • Westford Sportsmen’s Club CR – review baseline report quote, discuss survey
  • Priest Family Conservation Area – discussion on opening a viewshed (cont.) <check w/EM?
• Committee Updates
  • Other updates from municipal boards/committees
• Approve Meeting Minutes
• Invoices

1. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
2. (IF NECESSARY) Executive Session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(6): * “To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.” 
3. Adjournment

*Votes may be taken

If there was previous agenda for this meeting it is below

The following agenda was added or modified on 2023-01-18 14:06:10 by fstanley@grotonma.gov.

Groton Conservation Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room

OPTION TO JOIN REMOTELY
https://us02web.zoom.us/s/83298672018
Call-in number: (301)-715-8592
Webinar ID:  832 9867 2018

 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS*

1. • 6:30 PM – NOI – 33 Longley Road (MassDEP#169-1245), replacement of sewage disposal system.
   • 6:45 PM – RDA – Nate Nutting Road (Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary), for the creation of wildlife habitat (Fox Meadow Realty Group)
   • 6:55 PM – Discussion with Atty. Bob Collins on the management of proposed wildlife habitat at Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary.
   • 7:10 PM – NOI, 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of an athletic track and field.
   • 7:25 PM – NOI, 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of a multipurpose sports field and baseball diamond.
   • 7:30 PM – NOI (MassDEP#169-1247) (cont.), 31 Fitch’s Bridge Rd., for the demo of an existing home and construction of a new dwelling and septic system.
2. GENERAL BUSINESS*
   • Permitting
     • OOC, Taylor Street/Main Street Water Main, MassDEP#169-1246
   • General Discussions/Announcements
     • Update on FY23 LAND Grant (on going discussion)
     • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on going discussion)
     • Discuss upcoming Conservation Forum – updated 1/18/2023
   • Land Management & Acquisition
     • Westford Sportsmen’s Club CR – review baseline report quote, discuss survey
     • Priest Family Conservation Area – discussion on opening a viewshed (cont.)
   • Committee Updates
     • Other updates from municipal boards/committees
   • Approve Meeting Minutes
   • Invoices
3. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
4. (IF NECESSARY) Executive Session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(6): * “To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.”
5. Adjournment

*Votes may be taken

If there was previous agenda for this meeting it is below

Groton Conservation Commission
Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.
Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room

OPTION TO JOIN REMOTELY
https://us02web.zoom.us/s/83298672018
Call-in number: (301)-715-8592
Webinar ID:  832 9867 2018

 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS*

1. • 6:30 PM – NOI – 33 Longley Road (MassDEP#169-1245), replacement of sewage disposal system.
   • 6:45 PM – RDA – Nate Nutting Road (Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary), for the creation of wildlife habitat (Fox Meadow Realty Group)
   • 6:55 PM – Discussion with Atty. Bob Collins on the management of proposed wildlife habitat at Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary.
   • 7:10 PM – NOI, 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of an athletic track and field.
   • 7:25 PM – NOI, 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of a multipurpose sports field and baseball diamond.
   • 7:30 PM – NOI (MassDEP#169-1247) (cont.), 31 Fitch’s Bridge Rd., for the demo of an existing home and construction of a new dwelling and septic system.
2. GENERAL BUSINESS*
   • Permitting
     • OOC, Taylor Street/Main Street Water Main, MassDEP#169-1246
   • General Discussions/Announcements
     • Update on FY23 LAND Grant (on going discussion)
     • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on going discussion)
   • Land Management & Acquisition
     • Westford Sportsmen’s Club CR – review baseline report quote, discuss survey
     • Priest Family Conservation Area – discussion on opening a viewshed (cont.)
   • Committee Updates
     • Other updates from municipal boards/committees
   • Approve Meeting Minutes
   • Invoices
3. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
4. (IF NECESSARY) Executive Session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21(6): * “To consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.”
5. Adjournment

*Votes may be taken

The listing of topics that the Chair reasonably anticipates will be discussed at the meeting is not intended as a guarantee of the topics that will have been discussed. Not all topics listed may in fact be discussed, and other topics not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.