TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the MARION TOWN HOUSE, 2 Spring Street, on a Request for Determination (File No. 41D-1698) submitted by ALAN HARRIS (on behalf of The Sippican Lands Trust) to add bark mulch to protect roots and to better define the path to the beach. Also, to use some "bog bridges" near the beach area and maintain the small portion of the path that consists of a previously permitted 5' stone path at the Brainard Marsh on Delano Road.
The site is further identified as Lots 1 and 1a on Marion Assessors' Map 5. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Jeff Doubrava, 9/20

TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7:10 pm in the main conference room at the Marion Town House, 2 Spring Street, on a Notice of Intent (File No. SE 041-XXXX) submitted by MARK ROSS to raze the existing dwelling and to construct a new dwelling, with the associate utilities and grading at 195C Converse Road.
The site is further identified as Lot 37 on Marion Assessors' Map 17. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Jeff Doubrava,
9/20

TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7:30 pm at the MARION TOWN HOUSE, 2 Spring Street, on a Request for Determination (File No. 41D-1700) submitted by CHRISTINE BLINDT to build a 14' x 19' sun deck attached to the existing structure at 2 Harnum Way.
The site is further identified as Lot 36 on Marion Assessors' Map 5A. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Jeff Doubrava,
9/20

TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 7:40 pm at the MARION TOWN HOUSE, 2 Spring Street, on a Request for Determination (File No. 41D-1699) submitted by the INDIAN COVE TRUST to mow the grass and prune existing vegetation to maintain a 6' wide walking path along the northerly sideline of Stony Brook to the Marion/Mattapoisett town line at 106 Indian Cove Road.
The site is further identified as Lot 128 on Marion Assessors' Map 18. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Jeff Doubrava,
9/20

TOWN OF MARION
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Marion Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 8:00 pm in the main conference room at the Marion Town House, 2 Spring Street, on a Notice of Intent (File No. SE 041-XXXX) submitted by STEPHEN & JANE K. MCCARTHY to demolish the existing cottage, construct a new single family dwelling, install associated utilities, construct a new driveway and place fill at 43 Dexter Road.
The site is further identified as Lot 4 on Marion Assessors' Map 5A. Plans are available at the Town House for review.
Jeff Doubrava,
9/20

TOWN OF MARION
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
INVITATION FOR BIDS
ROOF REPLACEMENT - ELIZABETH TABER LIBRARY
The Town of Marion, acting through the Office of the Town Administrator and Chief Procurement Officer, invites sealed bids from qualified firms/individuals for the removal and replacement of existing membrane and asphalt roof, including underlayments and metal trim associated with the required work. Bid documents may be obtained during normal business hours at the Selectmen's Office, Two Spring St., Marion, MA until 10:00 am on Friday, October 5, 2018 at which time they will be publicly opened and read. The Town of Marion reserves the right to reject any and all bids if it is in the best interest of the Town to do so.
Paul F. Dawson, CPO
Town Administrator
9/20

TOWN OF ROCHESTER
ANIMAL CONTROL
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Rochester Animal Inspector has commenced BARN AND KENNEL INSPECTIONS as of September 25th, 2018.
9/20

TOWN OF ROCHESTER
CONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Rochester Town Hall Meeting Room, 1 Constitution Way, Rochester, MA regarding a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by A. HAMMERMAN & M. KIRBY, 80 Snow's Pond Road, Rochester, MA 02770 for work on property located at 80 Snow's Pond Road, Rochester, MA 02770. The applicant proposes to cut down a total of three dead trees adjacent to the dock, dwelling and path, which are all within the 100-foot Buffer Zone of the bank of Snow's Pond. Barnes Tree Service will perform the work and remove the trees.
The property owner of record is Kirby Point, LLC c/o Sheri Kirby, 325 Cushman Road, Rochester, MA 02770. The project location is 80 Snow's Pond Road, which is designated as Lot 27 on Rochester Assessors' Map 39. This meeting is being held under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, MGL Ch. 131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wetland Protection By-Law.
Michael Conway, Chairman
9/20

TOWN OF ROCHESTER
CONSERVATION COMMISSION & TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 7:00 pm in the Rochester Town Hall Meeting Room, 1 Constitution Way, Rochester, MA regarding a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by NICHOLAS ARAUJO, 130 Arlington Street, New Bedford, MA 02745 for work on property located on Old Schoolhouse Road, Rochester, MA 02770. The applicant proposes the pruning of hanging tree limbs and minor excavation of the driveway surface to remove overgrown vegetation in order to restore the driveway as it was constructed in 2005. A siltation fence will be installed on both sides of the driveway prior to the start of work. All excavated material will be stockpiled in the upland area outside of the 100-foot Buffer Zone and burned during burning season.
The property owner of record is Nicholas Araujo, 130 Arlington Street, New Bedford, MA 02745. The project location is Old Schoolhouse Road, which is designated as Lot 19 on Rochester Assessors' Map 21. This meeting is being held under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, MGL Ch. 131, Section 40 and the Town of Rochester Wetland Protection By-Law.
Michael Conway, Chairman
9/20

TOWN OF MARION
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to G.L. c.40A, s.5, at 7:10 pm on October 1, 2018 the Marion Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed amendments to the Marion Zoning Bylaw by adding new Section G. to Section 230-7.4 entitled "Commercial kennel and Hobby kennel" and authorizing the same pursuant to a special permit granted by the Board of Appeals, as well as amending Section 230-4.2 Table of Principal Uses to include a Hobby kennel and Commercial kennel. The proposed amendment contains the definition of a "Household kennel" as "A single premises with a collection up to four dogs, three months or older, that are maintained as household pets on a lot, not maintained for breeding purposes" and the definition of a "Hobby kennel" as "A single premises with a collection of five to ten dogs, three months or older, that are housed, groomed, bred, boarded, trained, and sold, or where fewer than four litters per year are raised", among other changes to update the bylaw. The proposed amendment upon receipt of a special permit from the Zoning Board would allow a Hobby kennel or Commercial kennel within the Residential District, General Business District, Limited Business District, and Limited Industrial District.
The public hearing will be held at the Town House, 2 Spring Street, Marion, Massachusetts 02738. The public is invited to attend and comment on this matter and may inspect the full text of the proposed changes at the Office of the Planning Board and the Office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours. Any questions or comments can be forwarded to the Town Planner, Gil Hilario, ghilario@marionma.gov or at 508-748-3513.
William Saltonstall, Chairman
Stephen J. Kokkins, Vice-Chairman
9/13, 9/20