Minutes
Natural Resources Advisory Board Minutes April 19 2017
Attending: Sylvia Smith, John Diane, Tom Slack, John Riehl
Phone-in: Laura Hewitt (non-voting)
Guest: Katie Murphy
Call to order 6 pm
Annual Town Meeting Articles
Article 38 – Pleasant Point Bulkhead
Agreed to support, with agreement that Town Meeting be informed
of stipulation to reserve citizen access rights along beach front (4-0)
- Articles 39 – 15 Kendrick Avenue septic access easement
Agreed to support (4-0)
Articles 40 & 41 – Transfers to Conservation Commission
Parcels 80-270 & 41-189, marsh lands, approval previously sent to Town
Articles 47 & 48 – petitioned articles on Herring River Restoration
No vote taken, committee divided
Cove Road Access
Sylvia Smith has located key docs. Action: Smith and Riehl to meet with
Town Administrator for permission to consult with Town attorney
Coastal & Ponds Access Report
Detailed review of text. Riehl to provide a further draft
Climate Change –
Katie Murphy provided update on current activities. Climate Change will be part of
The Town Long Range Comprehensive Plan. A citizens group is attempting to find additional funding for this. Note: shell-fishing plan is already finished.
Meeting adjourned 7:30 pm
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Approved June 20 2017 Vote 4-0