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The Northbridge Board of Health approved
these minutes at a meeting held March 25, 2008.
This meeting was
called to order at 7:00 PM by Mr. Paul McKeon, Chairman. Other members present
were Mr. Steven Garabedian, Mr. Scott Chase and Ms. Ann Marie Thompson. Mr.
Chris Cella was absent. Also present was
Minutes: A motion was made by Mr.
Garabedian to accept the minutes of February 12, 2008. Motion seconded by Mr. McKeon;
the vote was 2-0 in favor. Ms. Thompson and Mr. Chase abstained.
Tom Berkowitz
Trucking – 2007 Annual Report: The Board reviewed the 2007 Annual Solid Waste Facility
Report for the Berkowitz Transfer Station. In other business, the Board noted
receipt of a wood chipping notice from Tom Berkowitz Trucking for the month of
March.
It was noted that the
drinking water test for the home at
Sunset Drive Drainage: Mr. McKeon informed the Board that he collected a water sample on
February 22, 2008 and submitted it to the Northbridge Sewer Department for
testing of fecal coliform. The test results indicate
that a 25 ml sample had 2 colonies, and a 75 ml sample had 3 colonies. Mr.
McKeon stated that bathing beach water regulations limit fecal coliform colonies at 235 colonies per 100ml sample. A
subsequent sampling will be taken within the next two weeks for additional
testing.
In other business, the
Board reviewed correspondence received from Arthur Kroll regarding this matter.
Emergency Preparedness Planning: Ms. Gniadek informed the Board that Region 2 which
consists of 74 municipalities is seeking to enter into a regional Memorandum of
Understanding for shared services in the event of an emergency. A memorandum of
understanding is similar to a mutual aid agreement.
Motion made by Mr. Chase to enter into a regional memorandum
of understanding. Motion seconded by Ms. Thompson; the vote was all in favor.
Old & New
Business:
Mr. McKeon informed the Board that the Town Manager contacted him due to one of
the Selectmen receiving a complaint from a resident of noise from the Riverdale
Mill. A draft
letter to be sent to the mill owner seeking information into this complaint was
reviewed and approved by the Board.
Ms.
Gniadek informed the Board that due to outstanding violations at the
The
Planning Board office sent notice to the Board of Health of a proposal by a Wood Pellet Company to locate on the O’Leary
property off of Church Street Extension. Mr. McKeon stated that the town needs
the industry and that he is a supporter of wood pellet technology as it does
not contribute to CO2 the way fossil fuels do. He stated that he would like
more information but that he would hope that the Board would support this
proposal. Ms. Gniadek informed the Board that the proponents will be attending
the March 11, 2008 meeting of the Planning Board to discuss their preliminary
proposal.
Ms.
Gniadek asked the Board to vote on requiring a comprehensive water scan for Quaker Street (160), Lot #1, as they will be using an
existing well as the potable water supply for new construction on this parcel. Motion by Mr. Garabedian to
require potable water test in accordance with Board of Health regulations for
the existing well on this parcel. Motion seconded by Ms. Thompson; the vote was all in favor.
Correspondence:
Correspondence dispersed to the Board included:
1.
Memorandum from
Community Planning & Development regarding 43D – Expedited Permitting
2.
MHOA Annual
Spring Seminar – various locations
3.
MassDEP Central Regional
Office MHOA Seminar at
There being no further business,
motion to adjourn at 7:25 PM was made by Mr. Garabedian, seconded by Mr. Chase
– all in favor.
Attested by,
Jeanne M. Gniadek, Administrative
Assistant