Town of Groton
Meeting Notice

Town Clerk
173 Main Street
Groton, MA 01450
(978) 448-1100

Conservation Commission Meeting

Tuesday, March 14 2023 at 6:30 PM
Other: See Agenda, Specified in Agenda ,


This meeting was posted Wednesday, March 8 2023 at 2:07 PM

Agenda

The following agenda was added or modified on 2023-03-13 16:01:41 by ddunbar@grotonma.gov.

The following agenda was added or modified on 2023-03-13 12:35:57 by ddunbar@grotonma.gov.

 

Groton Conservation Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.

 

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO VIRTUAL-ONLY (UPDATED 3/13/2023)

 

Meeting Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/88539634096

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

Webinar ID:  885 3963 4096

 

 

  1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS* - (Appointment times updated 3/9/2023)
  • 6:30 PM – RDA, 100 Hollis Street, for the installation of a geothermal system (B. Pine)
  • 6:40 PM – RDA, Groton Town Forest, for the treatment of invasive vegetation (Invasive Spp. Comm.)
  • 6:50 PM – RDA, 90 Ridgewood Road, for the removal of hazardous trees (B. Elam).
  • 7:00 PM – Discussion, Request for minor change to site plan, Pickleball Courts, MassDEP#169-1218 – updated 3/9/2023
  • 7:05 PM – NOI (cont.), 72 Maplewood Ave (MassDEP#not yet received), for the replacement of a septic system and construction of patio and retaining walls.
  • 7:10 PM – NOI (cont.) , 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# 169-1249), for the construction of an athletic track and field.
  • 7:10 PM – NOI (cont.), 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# 169-1248), for the construction of a multipurpose sports field and baseball diamond.
  • 7:15 PM – RDA (cont.) – Nate Nutting Road (Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary), for the creation of wildlife habitat (Fox Meadow Realty Group)
  • 7:15 PM – Discussion with Atty. Bob Collins on the management of proposed wildlife habitat at Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary.
  1. GENERAL BUSINESS*
  • Land Management & Acquisition
    • QR Code on Conservation Area
    • Westford Sportsmen’s Club CR
    • Shattuck Homestead – Fire Treatment -updated 3/9/2023
  • General Discussions/Announcements
    • MassDCR CR boundary signs
    • Update on FY23 LAND Grant
    • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on-going discussion)
  • Committee Updates
  • Permitting
  • Approve Meeting Minutes
  • Invoices
  1. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
  2. 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 2023-03-09 13:26:21 by ddunbar@grotonma.gov.

 

Groton Conservation Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.

Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room

173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450

 

OPTION TO JOIN REMOTELY:

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/88539634096

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

Webinar ID:  885 3963 4096

 

 

  1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS* - (Appointment times updated 3/9/2023)
  • 6:30 PM – RDA, 100 Hollis Street, for the installation of a geothermal system (B. Pine)
  • 6:40 PM – RDA, Groton Town Forest, for the treatment of invasive vegetation (Invasive Spp. Comm.)
  • 6:50 PM – RDA, 90 Ridgewood Road, for the removal of hazardous trees (B. Elam).
  • 7:00 PM – Discussion, Request for minor change to site plan, Pickleball Courts, MassDEP#169-1218 – updated 3/9/2023
  • 7:05 PM – NOI (cont.), 72 Maplewood Ave (MassDEP#not yet received), for the replacement of a septic system and construction of patio and retaining walls.
  • 7:10 PM – NOI (cont.) , 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of an athletic track and field.
  • 7:10 PM – NOI (cont.), 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of a multipurpose sports field and baseball diamond.
  • 7:15 PM – RDA (cont.) – Nate Nutting Road (Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary), for the creation of wildlife habitat (Fox Meadow Realty Group)
  • 7:15 PM – Discussion with Atty. Bob Collins on the management of proposed wildlife habitat at Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary.
  1. GENERAL BUSINESS*
  • Land Management & Acquisition
    • QR Code on Conservation Area
    • Westford Sportsmen’s Club CR
    • Shattuck Homestead – Fire Treatment -updated 3/9/2023
  • General Discussions/Announcements
    • MassDCR CR boundary signs
    • Update on FY23 LAND Grant
    • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on-going discussion)
  • Committee Updates
  • Permitting
  • Approve Meeting Minutes
  • Invoices
  1. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
  2. 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

 

Groton Conservation Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.

Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room

173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450

 

OPTION TO JOIN REMOTELY:

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/88539634096

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

Webinar ID:  885 3963 4096

 

  1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS*
    • 6:30 PM – RDA, 100 Hollis Street, for the installation of a geothermal system (B. Pine)
    • 6:40 PM – RDA, Groton Town Forest, for the treatment of invasive vegetation (Invasive Spp. Comm.)
    • 6:50 PM – RDA, 90 Ridgewood Road, for the removal of hazardous trees (B. Elam).
    • 7:00 PM – NOI (cont.), 72 Maplewood Ave (MassDEP#not yet received), for the replacement of a septic system and construction of patio and retaining walls.
    • 7:05 PM – NOI (cont.) , 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of an athletic track and field.
    • 7:05 PM – NOI (cont.), 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of a multipurpose sports field and baseball diamond.
    • 7:10 PM – RDA (cont.) – Nate Nutting Road (Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary), for the creation of wildlife habitat (Fox Meadow Realty Group)
    • 7:10 PM – Discussion with Atty. Bob Collins on the management of proposed wildlife habitat at Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary.
  2. GENERAL BUSINESS*
    • Land Management & Acquisition
      • QR Code on Conservation Area
      • Westford Sportsmen’s Club CR
    • Permitting
    • General Discussions/Announcements
      • MassDCR CR boundary signs
      • Update on FY23 LAND Grant
      • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on going discussion)
    • 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. 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

The following agenda was added or modified on 2023-03-13 12:35:57 by ddunbar@grotonma.gov.

Groton Conservation Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.

 

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO VIRTUAL-ONLY (UPDATED 3/13/2023)

 

Meeting Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/88539634096

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

Webinar ID:  885 3963 4096

 

 

  1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS* - (Appointment times updated 3/9/2023)
  • 6:30 PM – RDA, 100 Hollis Street, for the installation of a geothermal system (B. Pine)
  • 6:40 PM – RDA, Groton Town Forest, for the treatment of invasive vegetation (Invasive Spp. Comm.)
  • 6:50 PM – RDA, 90 Ridgewood Road, for the removal of hazardous trees (B. Elam).
  • 7:00 PM – Discussion, Request for minor change to site plan, Pickleball Courts, MassDEP#169-1218 – updated 3/9/2023
  • 7:05 PM – NOI (cont.), 72 Maplewood Ave (MassDEP#not yet received), for the replacement of a septic system and construction of patio and retaining walls.
  • 7:10 PM – NOI (cont.) , 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# 169-1249), for the construction of an athletic track and field.
  • 7:10 PM – NOI (cont.), 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# 169-1248), for the construction of a multipurpose sports field and baseball diamond.
  • 7:15 PM – RDA (cont.) – Nate Nutting Road (Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary), for the creation of wildlife habitat (Fox Meadow Realty Group)
  • 7:15 PM – Discussion with Atty. Bob Collins on the management of proposed wildlife habitat at Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary.
  1. GENERAL BUSINESS*
  • Land Management & Acquisition
    • QR Code on Conservation Area
    • Westford Sportsmen’s Club CR
    • Shattuck Homestead – Fire Treatment -updated 3/9/2023
  • General Discussions/Announcements
    • MassDCR CR boundary signs
    • Update on FY23 LAND Grant
    • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on-going discussion)
  • Committee Updates
  • Permitting
  • Approve Meeting Minutes
  • Invoices
  1. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
  2. 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 2023-03-09 13:26:21 by ddunbar@grotonma.gov.

Groton Conservation Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.

Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room

173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450

 

OPTION TO JOIN REMOTELY:

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/88539634096

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

Webinar ID:  885 3963 4096

 

 

  1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS* - (Appointment times updated 3/9/2023)
  • 6:30 PM – RDA, 100 Hollis Street, for the installation of a geothermal system (B. Pine)
  • 6:40 PM – RDA, Groton Town Forest, for the treatment of invasive vegetation (Invasive Spp. Comm.)
  • 6:50 PM – RDA, 90 Ridgewood Road, for the removal of hazardous trees (B. Elam).
  • 7:00 PM – Discussion, Request for minor change to site plan, Pickleball Courts, MassDEP#169-1218 – updated 3/9/2023
  • 7:05 PM – NOI (cont.), 72 Maplewood Ave (MassDEP#not yet received), for the replacement of a septic system and construction of patio and retaining walls.
  • 7:10 PM – NOI (cont.) , 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of an athletic track and field.
  • 7:10 PM – NOI (cont.), 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of a multipurpose sports field and baseball diamond.
  • 7:15 PM – RDA (cont.) – Nate Nutting Road (Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary), for the creation of wildlife habitat (Fox Meadow Realty Group)
  • 7:15 PM – Discussion with Atty. Bob Collins on the management of proposed wildlife habitat at Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary.
  1. GENERAL BUSINESS*
  • Land Management & Acquisition
    • QR Code on Conservation Area
    • Westford Sportsmen’s Club CR
    • Shattuck Homestead – Fire Treatment -updated 3/9/2023
  • General Discussions/Announcements
    • MassDCR CR boundary signs
    • Update on FY23 LAND Grant
    • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on-going discussion)
  • Committee Updates
  • Permitting
  • Approve Meeting Minutes
  • Invoices
  1. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
  2. 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

Groton Conservation Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 @ 6:30 p.m.

Town Hall, Second Floor Meeting Room

173 Main Street, Groton, MA 01450

 

OPTION TO JOIN REMOTELY:

https://us02web.zoom.us/s/88539634096

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

Webinar ID:  885 3963 4096

 

  1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS*
    • 6:30 PM – RDA, 100 Hollis Street, for the installation of a geothermal system (B. Pine)
    • 6:40 PM – RDA, Groton Town Forest, for the treatment of invasive vegetation (Invasive Spp. Comm.)
    • 6:50 PM – RDA, 90 Ridgewood Road, for the removal of hazardous trees (B. Elam).
    • 7:00 PM – NOI (cont.), 72 Maplewood Ave (MassDEP#not yet received), for the replacement of a septic system and construction of patio and retaining walls.
    • 7:05 PM – NOI (cont.) , 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of an athletic track and field.
    • 7:05 PM – NOI (cont.), 282 Farmers Row “Groton School” (MassDEP# not yet received), for the construction of a multipurpose sports field and baseball diamond.
    • 7:10 PM – RDA (cont.) – Nate Nutting Road (Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary), for the creation of wildlife habitat (Fox Meadow Realty Group)
    • 7:10 PM – Discussion with Atty. Bob Collins on the management of proposed wildlife habitat at Rocky Hill Wildlife Sanctuary.
  2. GENERAL BUSINESS*
    • Land Management & Acquisition
      • QR Code on Conservation Area
      • Westford Sportsmen’s Club CR
    • Permitting
    • General Discussions/Announcements
      • MassDCR CR boundary signs
      • Update on FY23 LAND Grant
      • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on going discussion)
    • 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. 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.