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Temple commission flags possible contamination, permitting issues after Marsh Property site walk
Summary
After a May 13 site walk, Temple Conservation Commission members reported oil stains and an estimated 100 vehicles at the Marsh Property, and discussed whether proposed soil relocation would trigger NHDES Alteration of Terrain review; a commissioner will raise the issue at the ZBA.
Scott Hecker, chair of the Temple Conservation Commission, reported at the May 13 meeting that he observed oil stains beneath equipment and estimated about 100 pieces of equipment on the Marsh Property during a recent site visit. Hecker said the observations prompted concern about potential soil contamination and runoff.
Clay Lennartz, who attended the site walk with Hecker, said the site appears to include an antique vehicle restoration operation; he noted that the facility’s typical practice is to keep all but five vehicles under cover. Members discussed whether moving a large volume of soil as part of the Marsh Property plan would require state review under the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Alteration of Terrain program.
Richard Mellor of the Rindge Conservation Commission told the commission that if the project triggers Alteration of Terrain permitting, NHDES would be involved early in the process. Vice Chair Sean Radcliffe said he plans to attend the local Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting to raise soil contamination concerns on behalf of the commission.
The commission did not take a formal vote on the Marsh Property at this meeting. Members discussed options for next steps, including raising the issue at the ZBA and engaging NHDES if permitting thresholds are reached. No remediation plan or sampling protocol was adopted; that would require either an action by the landowner or further direction from regulatory agencies.
