The following agenda was added or modified on 2023-03-28 13:36:57 by npierce@grotonma.gov.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Groton Conservation Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 28, 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/85754842038

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

Webinar ID:  857 5484 2038

 

1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS* - (Appointment times updated 3/9/2023)
   • 6:30 PM – Discussion, Request for minor change to the site plan, 123 Martins Pond Road (MassDEP#169-1240)
   • 6:40 PM – RDA#2023-09, 260 Whiley Road, for the removal of hazardous trees (D. Krampitz).
   • 6:50 PM – RDA#2023-10, “Casella Property” of Nashua Road, for the construction of a public parking area and hiking trail (N. Gualco).
   • 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# 169-1248), 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*
   • Permitting
     • Vote to allow the re-opening of the public hearing on April 11, 2023, 282 Farmers Row, MassDEP#169-1249
     • OOC, 282 Farmers Row, MassDEP#169-1248
   • Land Management & Acquisition
     • Hayes Woods, turtle nesting area inspection
   • General Discussions/Announcements
     • Update on FY23 LAND Grant
     • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on-going discussion)
   • Committee Updates
   • Approve Meeting Minutes
   • Invoices
3. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
4. (if required) 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, March 28, 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/85754842038

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

Webinar ID:  857 5484 2038

 

1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS* - (Appointment times updated 3/9/2023)
   • 6:30 PM – Discussion, Request for minor change to the site plan, 123 Martins Pond Road (MassDEP#169-1240)
   • 6:40 PM – RDA#2023-09, 260 Whiley Road, for the removal of hazardous trees (D. Krampitz).
   • 6:50 PM – RDA#2023-10, “Casella Property” of Nashua Road, for the construction of a public parking area and hiking trail (N. Gualco).
   • 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# 169-1248), 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*
   • Permitting
     • Vote to allow the re-opening of the public hearing on April 11, 2023, 282 Farmers Row, MassDEP#169-1249
     • OOC, 282 Farmers Row, MassDEP#169-1248
   • Land Management & Acquisition
     • Hayes Woods, turtle nesting area inspection
   • General Discussions/Announcements
     • Update on FY23 LAND Grant
     • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on-going discussion)
   • Committee Updates
   • Approve Meeting Minutes
   • Invoices
3. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
4. (if required) 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 2023-03-27 17:21:20 by npierce@grotonma.gov.

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

 

DATE:               Monday, March 27^th, 2023

 

TIME:                6:30 pm

 

LOCATION:    1^st Floor Meeting Room, Town Hall, 173 Main Street, Groton

 

 

6:30 PM          DISCUSSION OF WHY PROPOSAL CPA # 2024-06 CONCEPTUAL SITE ENGINEERING COSTS WAS NOT RECOMMENDED TO THE SPRING TOWN MEETING **

 

ATTEND SELECT BOARD MEETING UPSTAIRS ON 2^ND FLOOR TO REVIEW PROPOSED CPC WARRANT ARTICLES *

 

RECONVENE DOWNSTAIRS TO 1^st FLOOR MEETING ROOM TO HAVE CPC MEETING AND REVIEW CPC BUDGET *

 

REVIEW PROJECT UPDATES IF ANY *

 

• 2020-03 Conservation Fund (BRUCE EASOM)
• 2019-08 Duck Pond Restoration (RICHARD HEWITT)
• 2021-10 WWI Cannon Restoration (BRUCE EASOM)
• 2022-01 Maintenance Shed Restoration (ROBERT DEGROOT)
• 2022-02 Feasibility Study for Cow Pond Fields; Woitowicz Field; Cutler Field (ANNA ELIOT)
• 2022-04 Affordable Housing Site Assessment Study (DANIEL EMERSON)
• 2022-06 Squannacook River Rail Trail (BRUCE EASOM)
• 2022-09 Groton Dunstable Natural Field Restoration Plan (BRUCE EASOM)
• 2022-12 Groton Country Club Recreation Courts Project (ANNA ELIOT)
• 2022-14 GDRSD Middle School Track Construction (BRUCE EASOM)
• 2023-03 Prescott Stone Project (ROBERT DEGROOT)
• 2023-04 Nashua Riverwalk (CAROLYN PERKINS)
• 2023-05 Prescott Elevator Design and Engineering (BRUCE EASOM)
• 2023-07 Bates / Blackman Improvements Including Accessible Path (RICHARD HEWITT)

 

NEW/OLD BUSINESS *

 

• Sign Invoices
• Minutes from 3/13/2023

 

*Votes may be taken

**Corrected typo from ‘2014-06’ to ‘2024-06’ for Conceptual Site Engineering Costs CPA Proposal Project Name

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Groton Conservation Commission

Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 28, 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/85754842038

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

Webinar ID:  857 5484 2038

 

1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS* - (Appointment times updated 3/9/2023)
   • 6:30 PM – Discussion, Request for minor change to the site plan, 123 Martins Pond Road (MassDEP#169-1240)
   • 6:40 PM – RDA#2023-09, 260 Whiley Road, for the removal of hazardous trees (D. Krampitz).
   • 6:50 PM – RDA#2023-10, “Casella Property” of Nashua Road, for the construction of a public parking area and hiking trail (N. Gualco).
   • 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# 169-1248), 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*
   • Permitting
     • Vote to allow the re-opening of the public hearing on April 11, 2023, 282 Farmers Row, MassDEP#169-1249
     • OOC, 282 Farmers Row, MassDEP#169-1248
   • Land Management & Acquisition
     • Hayes Woods, turtle nesting area inspection
   • General Discussions/Announcements
     • Update on FY23 LAND Grant
     • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on-going discussion)
   • Committee Updates
   • Approve Meeting Minutes
   • Invoices
3. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
4. (if required) 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, March 28, 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/85754842038

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

Webinar ID:  857 5484 2038

 

1. APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS* - (Appointment times updated 3/9/2023)
   • 6:30 PM – Discussion, Request for minor change to the site plan, 123 Martins Pond Road (MassDEP#169-1240)
   • 6:40 PM – RDA#2023-09, 260 Whiley Road, for the removal of hazardous trees (D. Krampitz).
   • 6:50 PM – RDA#2023-10, “Casella Property” of Nashua Road, for the construction of a public parking area and hiking trail (N. Gualco).
   • 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# 169-1248), 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*
   • Permitting
     • Vote to allow the re-opening of the public hearing on April 11, 2023, 282 Farmers Row, MassDEP#169-1249
     • OOC, 282 Farmers Row, MassDEP#169-1248
   • Land Management & Acquisition
     • Hayes Woods, turtle nesting area inspection
   • General Discussions/Announcements
     • Update on FY23 LAND Grant
     • Discuss virtual vs. in-person meetings/hybrid meetings (on-going discussion)
   • Committee Updates
   • Approve Meeting Minutes
   • Invoices
3. Open Session for topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting*
4. (if required) 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.