5.6.2024 Conservation Commission

Fall River Government TV May 7, 2024 YouTube Report Issue

The Fall River Conservation Commission convened on Monday, May 6th, 2024, at One Government Center. The meeting saw several agenda items tabled, including a Notice of Intent for Jeff Sylvia at 2450 Indiantown Road, updates on the Bell Rock Road and 1262 Brighton Avenue projects, and discussions regarding adopting a fee structure and a complaint about a gate on a city easement. These items were postponed due to pending information, ongoing work, or being outside the commission's direct jurisdiction. Significant decisions included the approval of a negative determination for Joseph Cavaro of Mount Hope Condominium Association to apply NX-Max treatment to wetlands at 919 Bay Street. This approval was granted for a singular application over one season to address smell and algae buildup, with strict conditions against fill or tree removal. The Commission also issued a negative determination for New England Power Company's N12 DM13 double circuit tower separation project, specifically for the overhead lines crossing the Taunton River, contingent upon receiving the required advertising receipt. A Certificate of Compliance was approved for Highland Farms Development 2 LLC at 200 Filstone Lane, following the correction of previously non-compliant fencing and signage. A major discussion revolved around an enforcement order for Weaver's Cove Industrial Park LLC at 0 North Main Street concerning extensive unauthorized clear-cutting at the former Shell Oil site, which reportedly extended onto National Grid property. The landowner did not attend the meeting, and the matter was tabled for further follow-up with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Additionally, a potential violation involving a hydraulic fluid spill from a Republic Services truck at 100 Walden Road was discussed, highlighting concerns about delayed notification to the commission. The meeting concluded with a public acknowledgment of Reverend Hornsby's many years of service to the Conservation Commission and a call for new members.

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