Conservation Commission @ Sep 23, 2025 6:00 PM EDT

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The following meeting has been updated:

Town(s): Athol, MA;
Board: Conservation Commission
Time: Tuesday September 23 @ 6:00 PM EDT
Location: Liberty Hall

Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Wetlands Hearings
a. Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by Cindy Gelinas, 64 Bellevue Drive East, Athol, MA 01331 for a project proposing the addition of a carport in driveway of existing home at 64 Bellevue Drive East, Athol, MA, Latitude 42.60734, Longitude -72.22537.
b. Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by Town of Athol, 584 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331 for a project proposing to restore public and municipal access to the South Athol Conservation Area. Installation of a beaver control device in stream crossing of the only access point for this 100-acre tract. The work will entail the removing of debris blocking the free flow of water into South Athol Pond from perennial stream which is now flooding the roadway and preventing access. Care will be taken to minimize disturbance; the area will be stabilized after installation for property located at White Pond Road, Athol, MA, Assessors' Map 53, Parcel 17.
c. Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by Richard and Lisa Pineo, 260 Fairview Avenue, Athol, MA 01331 for a project proposing the construction of a two-car garage approximately 18' x 24' attached to existing single family home at 260 Fairview Avenue, Athol, MA, Latitude 42.58482N, Longitude 72.23726W.
d. Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by Michael and Susan Houle, 818 Carpenter Road, Athol, MA 01331 for a project proposing the construction of a 24' x 24' two-car garage (576 s.f.) on the northwest corner of the existing home. The work is in the area of previously disturbed lawn and paved driveway and will not disturb or alter the resource area or buffer zone at 818 Carpenter Road, Athol, MA, Assessors' Map 52, Lot #30.
e. Notice of Intent submitted by Christopher and Julie Paine, 7 Shoemaker Lane, Upton, MA 01568 for a project proposing the stabilization of existing foundation, install support piers in pond bed beneath existing cantilever portion of house, add second floor, improve drainage along front of existing house along Farnsworth Avenue at property at 322 Farnsworth Avenue, Athol, MA 01331, Assessors Map 52, Lots 190-193.
f. Notice of Intent submitted by Arline Boudreau, P.O. Box 321, Thompson, CT 06277 for a project proposing the construction of a new single-family house served by an onsite sewage disposal system and municipal water service. Erosion controls to be installed around entire work site at property at 0 Gage Road, Athol, MA 01331, Assessors Map 18, Lots 160.
3. Wetlands Other
a. 1371 South Athol Road - Discussion/Permit Advise
b. Daniel Shays Highway - Potential Violation
c. Athol Housing - Permit advice
d. 102 Lyons hill road - Discussion/Educate architect
e. Partridgeville clear cut - Discussion
4. Officer’s Reports
a. Minutes – August 26, 2025, for review and approval
b. Treasurer’s Reports FY 2024 – A. $35,827.26; W. $15,187.27
c. Map & Guide Account $0 - unchanged
d. Bearsden Donation Account $1,415.15
e. Forestry Management Program, Outreach $500 -- unchanged
f. Forestry Sale Account $2,650 – unchanged
5. Land Committees
a. Roads, gates, trails, west side
b. Paige Cabin & shelters
c. Newton Reservoir Area, east side
d. Comstock, Cass Meadow, Rowe, Minnie French
e. South Athol Conservation Area
Non-Bearsden Areas – Other Land Management
a. DPW Land
b. Cutting Plans - none
c. Forest Management
6. New Business
a. Pay bills
7. Unfinished Business, if any:
8. Mail Correspondence, if any:
9. Public Comment, if any
10. Chairman’s Information
11. Adjournment


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The following meeting has been updated:

Town(s): Athol, MA;
Board: Conservation Commission
Time: Tuesday September 23 @ 6:00 PM EDT
Location: Liberty Hall

Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Wetlands Hearings
a. Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by Cindy Gelinas, 64 Bellevue Drive East, Athol, MA 01331 for a project proposing the addition of a carport in driveway of existing home at 64 Bellevue Drive East, Athol, MA, Latitude 42.60734, Longitude -72.22537.
b. Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by Town of Athol, 584 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331 for a project proposing to restore public and municipal access to the South Athol Conservation Area. Installation of a beaver control device in stream crossing of the only access point for this 100-acre tract. The work will entail the removing of debris blocking the free flow of water into South Athol Pond from perennial stream which is now flooding the roadway and preventing access. Care will be taken to minimize disturbance; the area will be stabilized after installation for property located at White Pond Road, Athol, MA, Assessors' Map 53, Parcel 17.
c. Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by Richard and Lisa Pineo, 260 Fairview Avenue, Athol, MA 01331 for a project proposing the construction of a two-car garage approximately 18' x 24' attached to existing single family home at 260 Fairview Avenue, Athol, MA, Latitude 42.58482N, Longitude 72.23726W.
d. Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by Michael and Susan Houle, 818 Carpenter Road, Athol, MA 01331 for a project proposing the construction of a 24' x 24' two-car garage (576 s.f.) on the northwest corner of the existing home. The work is in the area of previously disturbed lawn and paved driveway and will not disturb or alter the resource area or buffer zone at 818 Carpenter Road, Athol, MA, Assessors' Map 52, Lot #30.
e. Notice of Intent submitted by Christopher and Julie Paine, 7 Shoemaker Lane, Upton, MA 01568 for a project proposing the stabilization of existing foundation, install support piers in pond bed beneath existing cantilever portion of house, add second floor, improve drainage along front of existing house along Farnsworth Avenue at property at 322 Farnsworth Avenue, Athol, MA 01331, Assessors Map 52, Lots 190-193.
f. Notice of Intent submitted by Arline Boudreau, P.O. Box 321, Thompson, CT 06277 for a project proposing the construction of a new single-family house served by an onsite sewage disposal system and municipal water service. Erosion controls to be installed around entire work site at property at 0 Gage Road, Athol, MA 01331, Assessors Map 18, Lots 160.
3. Wetlands Other
a. 1371 South Athol Road - Discussion/Permit Advise
b. Daniel Shays Highway - Potential Violation
c. Athol Housing - Permit advice
d. 102 Lyons hill road - Discussion/Educate architect
e. Partridgeville clear cut - Discussion
4. Officer’s Reports
a. Minutes – August 26, 2025, for review and approval
b. Treasurer’s Reports FY 2024

c. Map & Guide Account

d. Bearsden Donation Account

e. Forestry Management Program, Outreach

f. Forestry Sale Account