Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Site Monitoring topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Wetlands agent reports site updates: silt-fence fixes, resumed planting, drainage notice and new trail behind gas station
Summary
Wetlands Agent Alyssa Barroso reported April 22 that minor silt-fence adjustments are needed at 148 Brandy, erosion controls are under review at 180 Bolton Center, planting work will resume at 65 Shoddy Mill, a property owner was notified about drainage on Shady Lane, 1 Notch Road has a cooperative new owner, and a trail behind the new gas station at 271 Hop River Road is open.
At the April 22 meeting of the Bolton Inland Wetlands Commission, Wetlands Agent Alyssa Barroso provided updates on several active projects and site issues.
148 Brandy: Barroso inspected an underground pool project and said minor adjustments are needed to the silt fence.
180 Bolton Center: Multiple departments are reviewing this project; Barroso reported the site is not adequately maintaining erosion and sediment (ENS) controls and flagged the need for continued oversight.
65 Shoddy Mill: Barroso said she spoke with the wetland scientist and that planting and other work will resume soon; she expects a fuller update from the scientist.
Shady Lane: Barroso reported a drainage problem in the cul-de-sac and said she has issued a letter to a property owner stating it is the owner’s responsibility to clear a nonfunctioning drainage ditch.
1 Notch Road: Barroso said the property has been sold; she met with the new owner about outstanding wetlands issues and reported the new owner appeared cooperative and willing to work toward permit closeout.
271 Hop River Road: Barroso reported the new gas station is open and that a trail behind the station has been completed and is open to the public. "It is a beautiful trail and everything is stable," she said.
Barroso said she has begun semi-weekly inspections of ongoing projects and will continue monitoring the sites noted above.
