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Brian McKenzie, representing Irrigation Consulting for the Woodland Valley Authority, told the commission the resubmission addressed prior concerns: drawings now include a sequencing plan (work on one hole at a time), a maximum of 250 feet of open trench at once, spoil storage location away from resource areas, and clarified crossings over culverts. \"The work is temporary in nature... There are no changes to grade. There are no changes to impervious service,\" McKenzie said, arguing the disturbance is limited, in managed turf, and will be quickly restored.

McKenzie said two mainline routing changes were made to move pipe further from resource areas at holes 3 and 6; the plan shows the mainline crossing over (not under) culverts using flexible HDPE pipe. He said spoils will be staged at a roughly 5,000‑square‑foot area at the maintenance facility about 600 feet from the nearest resource area and erosion controls (wattles) were expanded and detailed on the plans.

Commissioners pressed on restoration and erosion control. The applicant said sod would be removed with a sod cutter and reinstalling turf would likely use hydroseeding or on‑site sod to avoid visible mismatched strips. On erosion control, a commissioner recommended compost filter socks rather than straw wattles for superior durability and protection in riverfront areas; McKenzie and the applicant agreed to the change.

Schedule and life expectancy were discussed. McKenzie estimated the mainline work could take three to four weeks, with laterals and full installation extending the project to roughly three months, weather and contractor dependent. He gave life‑expectancy estimates: buried HDPE infrastructure approximately 50 years; sprinkler heads roughly 18 years; and minimum operator training of 12 hours built into the contract.

After final discussion the commission closed the public hearing and voted to issue a combined determination: a Positive 2(b) finding that resource area boundaries are not confirmed, plus Negative 2, Negative 3 and Negative 6 findings that the proposed limited, temporary work in the buffer does not require an NOI and is not subject to additional local wetlands review; the commission included a condition that compost filter tubes (filter socks) be used in lieu of straw wattles to protect resource areas.

Commissioners said they will monitor site restoration and noted the applicant is expected to coordinate implementation details, contractor sequencing and training per the submitted specifications.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Woburn Conservation Commission 5/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Woburn Conservation Commission approved, with conditions, a continued RDA for a golf‑course irrigation system replacement at 5 Country Club Road, allowing temporary trenching and pipe replacement in maintained turf subject to erosion controls and restoration requirements.","taxTitle","Woburn City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts","taxId",78425,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6062349,"Mystic River Watershed Association wins approval to remove invasive water chestnut from Horn Pond lagoon",813,1829000,2642000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3278679-f81eb87135c8785d2dcdcc8fc4a3f1d0&start=1829&end=2642","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3278679-f81eb87135c8785d2dcdcc8fc4a3f1d0/thumbnail_1829000.jpg","/articles/6062349/Woburn-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Mystic-River-Watershed-Association-wins-approval-to-remove-invasive-water-chestnut-from-Horn-Pond-lagoon","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062349-1ca9b7725c728fd601dc5370f1ddad9f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776153140&Signature=eQiREQEAUOZ6y6hHZeLqlYUi~BIegW~qGzR6tkTeisubz~ZP4rjlkQ24w7cr~Qx99sK1jTvQCIKvnIkSM9l98A73HQCIbwdyXGxfcHKb0RgM5OUbyHfmY~ca7U-L9Ryz57SKbvYof9bZze7ylTZ6oe6utx3oqXfTx6d3JjK3i54q1tYS9ex7hcdO90C7jiSalQSfl7vxUPPBEoUkCU9TnzRHbOxwY4AjUW6u3kaPDQro~ZwugMNPRQiWa3m-tagXud8FprkECly9D1CjY7cV3muAhyjxXTEXzRhnKZXrFTqYhPBTLxcTcS0J9IOu09peVZe9JFCzlGeOJv55aMDhRA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mystic River Watershed Association presented a proposal to hand‑pull invasive water chestnut in the Horn Pond lagoon and the Woburn Conservation Commission issued a Determination of Applicability saying the work does not require a Notice of Intent filing.

Shannon Collins, speaking for the association, described water chestnut as a nonnative annual aquatic plant whose spiky seeds can remain viable for up to 12 years and whose dense floating mats reduce oxygen and sunlight, degrading aquatic habitat and limiting recreation. \"Each seed produces 10 to 15 rosettes and each rosette is capable of producing up to 20 seeds,\" Collins said, explaining why early removal is important.

The group proposed a volunteer removal on Saturday, June 28, with a rain date of June 29. Volunteers will work in three shifts (9 a.m.–11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., and 2 p.m.–4 p.m.). Paddle Boston will supply canoes, life jackets, paddles and baskets; volunteers will be trained on site to identify and hand‑pull water chestnut and will collect plants in baskets for disposal in a compost dumpster. Collins said the composting disposal prevents seeds from reestablishing elsewhere.

Commissioners asked about ecosystem impacts, volunteer liability and follow‑up. Collins said volunteers sign a waiver during registration, that educational training will distinguish water chestnut from native species, and that Mystic River Watershed Association plans recurring summer removals: \"In Medford and Arlington, we go back every summer regardless,\" she said, noting the need for ongoing maintenance because seeds can persist for years.

The commission asked the group to provide post‑event documentation. Collins agreed to supply counts of plants removed and photographs after the event. The commission closed the public hearing and then voted to issue a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability, finding the work is within the buffer zone but will not alter an area subject to jurisdiction under \"the act\" and therefore does not require filing a Notice of Intent; no special conditions were listed.

Logistics confirmed at the hearing include a coordinated waiver process (city waiver, Mystic River watershed waiver and Paddle Boston waiver via Eventbrite), porta‑potty and dumpster deliveries (Friends of Horn Pond and a Metrano dumpster to be onsite) and volunteer outreach to the city. The association will post registration and notify the commission of outcomes after the event.","The Woburn Conservation Commission accepted an RDA for invasive water chestnut removal in the Horn Pond lagoon and issued a negative 3 determination; the volunteer removal event is scheduled for June 28 with a rain date of June 29.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6062353,"Eagle Scout project approved to replace Battle Road Trail sign in Woburn",987,750000,1737000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3278679-f81eb87135c8785d2dcdcc8fc4a3f1d0&start=750&end=1737","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3278679-f81eb87135c8785d2dcdcc8fc4a3f1d0/thumbnail_750000.jpg","/articles/6062353/Woburn-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Eagle-Scout-project-approved-to-replace-Battle-Road-Trail-sign-in-Woburn","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062353-d5ccd142a542df7ec16947188cb50dd6/orig.mp4?Expires=1776153140&Signature=LSqsIXL7Yz~fz7-nKUDySxorMhqRRqWNU7uuRt3dT863mms1JXGKUnORsw7UyoFNNik8zJEtf0IEIv7nfRPgMULL1c0FD969UGqhMSrxVGJUPsIyPOBuvje1lXrxGqHIHeQckIAps1q4WDsupdnBWA03XneyiqrvZopIEJ5MvaLgJJhLJkEkBGRJ57aSkHc8HqJ5WgP46xHdSBkbNfzGDZ4xBYw16z05HjESLmjcn~qDX9a-gE5DLobWhEW9nUVGGc0nvVa6bXK~R0kJOGgTTqliv7xjx-SPjwle~GOq1Ck~30ZMWx7RpW-qx6SwbaIQCvfA-XzM-~f3J3VYbWaYww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","An Eagle Scout identified as John won approval from the Woburn Conservation Commission on May 8 to remove a rotting sign and install a new sign at the head of the Battle Road Trail.

The project would replace the existing sign with a new double‑sided Dibond panel (aluminum face, PVC core) mounted on pressure‑treated 4x4 posts, about 5 feet above ground and roughly 4–4½ feet wide, and would include clearing around the sign. John told the commission he plans to begin the work in mid to late June and estimated the job would take four to six days, subject to weather and other delays.

Commissioners pressed for practical details: where volunteers would park, whether the work would cross private property and how the sign would be maintained. John said he planned to contact the church across the street for parking and restroom access and that he did not believe the project would require crossing the apartment property. \"I plan on starting this project in mid to late June, assuming it's been approved by my counsel before then,\" he said. He told commissioners he would notify the commission when he secures permission to use the kiosk owned by the historical society.

John described his planned materials and tools: \"The board for the sign would be made of Dibond, which has an aluminum face and a PVC core... The lettering... would be UV printed,\" and he said volunteers would largely use hand tools plus a cement mixer to set the posts. He also said he had contacted Woburn Police Department and was told a police detail was not required because the work area is far enough off the road.

Commissioners urged steps to ensure long‑term maintenance. Several suggested coordinating regular volunteer maintenance—including outreach to local high schools for community service hours and having scouts adopt projects for periodic upkeep—so the city would not inherit an unmaintained structure. Commissioner Joyce asked that John check sign lettering color and longevity options with the sign vendor; John said he would follow up.

After discussion, a commissioner moved to approve the Eagle Scout project and another seconded the motion. The commission voted in favor; the chair closed the matter and asked John to obtain and return signed paperwork for the city's files.

John signed the beneficiary approval paperwork at the meeting and agreed to provide any requested follow‑up information about kiosk permission and vendor color/longevity options.","An Eagle Scout presented plans to remove a deteriorated sign and install a new weather‑resistant sign and kiosk material at the Battle Road Trailhead; the Woburn Conservation Commission approved the project after brief questions about location, materials and maintenance.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission approves RDA for golf‑course irrigation replacement at 5 Country Club Road

Mystic River Watershed Association wins approval to remove invasive water chestnut from Horn Pond lagoon

Eagle Scout project approved to replace Battle Road Trail sign in Woburn