Grant Monies Received

The first piece of business the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission handled was voting for the appointment of Robert “Bob” Rogers as chairman to replace Peter Newton for the coming year. Newton had announced the necessity of his stepping down as chair at a previous meeting and asked the commission to select another member for the post. Rogers said he would be happy to fill the role, thanking Newton for his service and offering good wishes during his leave of absence.

Moving on to other business matters, Conservation Agent Elizabeth Leidhold announced that a grant in the amount of $240,000 had been received from the National Park Service. This grant will help offset the purchase price for a 16-acre parcel along the Mattapoisett Riverfront. The conservation of these lands will help keep local waters clean.

Robert Field of Field Engineering came before the commission to receive an emergency certification for culvert work needed on Acushnet Road at Tinkham Pond. Several large granite supports have been dislodged, requiring the Town to close the road in this area. After Field detailed the work to take place, the commission voted to approve the work. Work will commence immediately and be completed on or about November 8.

Al Loomis of McKenzie Engineering asked the commission to approve a small modification to culvert and bridge construction at Brandt Point Village. The request was precipitated by a problem sourcing precast structural members in the size originally specified. Rogers felt the change was very minor and asked the commission for a motion to approve. The plan was approved and changes noted for the permanent record.

A Request for Determination filed by Rocco and Brenda Francoise, 1 Harbor Road, received a Negative 3 approval for the construction of a wrap-around deck and shed.

Several requests for Certificates of Compliance were requested and all approved: Cedar Realty Trust, 7 Cedar Road; Harry Segales, 9 Bay Road; Highland Nominee Trust, 14 Ned’s Point Road; Tom Lucivero, 50 Brandt Beach Road; Neal Sandford, 4 Seaconet Road; and Velma Frank, 3 Brandt Island Road.

The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission is scheduled for November 10 at 6:30 pm.

By Marilou Newell

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