[Music] There we go. >> This public hearing is now called to order at 6:00 p.m. This hearing is being held as required by the provisions of chapter 131, section 40 of the general
laws of the Commonwealth, an act relative to the protection of the wetlands as most recently amended. Notice of the time and place of this hearing was published in the Fair Haven Neighborhood News on September 24th, 2025. It was also posted in the town
clerk's office. This meeting is being audio and videotaped. Persons wishing to be heard will be called in the following order. Can I have a motion to open the public meeting? >> Motion to open public meeting. >> I second that.
>> So moved. Please approach the podium to address the commission. Speak clearly and loudly. Please use signin sheet as minutes are transcri transcribed from the taping of this meeting. If everyone
in the audience could silence their cell phones, please. All of you. Notice hereby given that the Kushnik Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, beginning at 6 p.m. at the
town hall meeting room located at 122 Main Street, Aussen Mass. minutes for approval which are the September 10th meeting uh minutes that were to be um corrected.
Is that right, Joanne? >> Yeah, that was um I gave the uh I I corrected everything for Patty. I communicated with her. They're all good now. All set. She does a great job. Everything's perfect.
Okay. >> Do you need an approval on that? >> Yes, please. >> All right. So, I'll entertain a motion to approve the September 10th >> motion. Approve minutes. Yes. >> Second. >> All those in favor? I
>> So moved. Um meeting mail. >> We have anything outstanding in the meeting? No. >> Old business. Continued public hearing request for an amended order of conditions. Applicant
Sincer Park Drive LLC owner Whites Farm Inc. incororated off Park Drive SE00001-0553. A request for an an amendment to an existing order of conditions was filed by Sincara Park Drive LLC for property
located off Park Drive. Map 17, lot 22B 13. The applicant proposes to install a solar a solar photo voltaic array consisting of 4,999
kilowatt and battery storage project within the 100 ft buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland. Revisions include wetland crossing areas and wetland flagging. The applicant is represented by Weston and Samson
Engineers. Plan name is Park Drive Solar PV Development dated December 10th, 2020. Revised September 16th, 2025. Review of matters presented. Votes may be taken.
Uh, could I have a motion to open continued public hearing? >> Motion to open public hearing. >> Second. >> All those in favor? Hi. >> Hi. >> Um, this
applicant has requested a continuence to the October 22nd meeting. At this time, I would entertain a motion for a continuence. >> Motion to continue to October 22nd, 2025.
>> I will second that. >> All those in favor? I I >> So moved. and um >> close. >> Do I need to close that? No. Right. Continue. Yeah. It's just a continuence, right? Yeah. Very good. Thank you for
next uh continued public hearing. NOI Cleansway Solar LLC Co Reild Renewables LLC 1094 Main Street, Map 7, Lot 15,
SE00001607. A notice of intent was filed by Zachary Fars for property located at 1094 Main Street, Map 7, Lot 15. The applicant proposes to construct ground mo groundmounted solar arrays in open
fields and forested land. The work proposed in within bordering vegetated wetland bank land underwater bodies and waterways and bordering land subject to flooding as well as the 100 ft buffer
zone to a bordering vegetated wetland and bank. The applicant is represented by Sarah Sterns of Beiels and Thomas. Plan name is Clem's Way Solar Project, 1094 Main Street, Aushinet, Massachusetts. Dated
June 11th, 2025. Re revised September 11th, 2025. Review of matters presented. Votes may be taken. Could I have a motion to open the continued public hearing? Motion to open
the continue public hearing. >> A second. >> All those in favor? >> I >> I >> I have seven. >> This uh applicant has also requested a continuence to the October 22nd meeting
as well. Uh if I could have a motion to continue till October 22nd. >> Motion to continue till October 22nd. >> I'll second that. All those in favor I >> I so moved
new business. Interesting. Public hearing NOI Kenneth J. Kamar 12 Arches Way SE00001-0612. A notice of intent was filed by Kenneth
Camara for property located at 12 Arches Way, Map 16, lot 18-f. The applicant proposes to construct an ingground pool cabana with connection to existing septic system
retaining wall fenced enclosure around pool and associated site work located within the 100 ft buffer zone of a of a bordering vegetated wetland. The applicant is represented by Richard Sharon of Sharon Associates
Incorporated. Plan name is plan of sight improvements for new garage in ground pool cabana and connection to subsurface sewage disposal. Final revision is dated August 20th,
2025. Review of matters presented. Votes may be taken. Could I have a motion to open the public hearing? >> Motion to open public hearing. Second. >> All those in favor? >> I
>> um unfortunately I guess we're not going to be entertained by the um applicant this evening. >> Yeah, I did. >> Did you uh have >> I would suggest you make a motion to
table it and perhaps after the rest of your business five or 10. >> No, I agree. Um, >> yeah. >> Yeah. I mean, you haven't heard anything. >> Yeah, I placed a call. We had That's correct. Right.
>> I did not get a call back, which is unusual from we were just there. Yeah. >> Um, >> all right. So, so just a quick question on do we have the original filing for this? >> I do. >> And the reason why I asked is because of the verbiage at the very beginning and then towards the end
>> and and I just I caught that. Um, so the original filing was for Kenneth Camaro and located at and it's very specific. The applicant proposes to construct an ingground pool,
a cabana with a connection to the existing. >> Right. Right. And then we we'd go down further through this paragraph. New garage is now thrown in. >> No, that that that's from the previous NOI. So this is this is basically revised from the
>> from the original uh which was dated back in >> what I just want that >> that original um so >> right >> so just for clarification is is you know as part of that is what I was looking
for. >> Well that's I I didn't have time to review it. I looked at uh whatever they send in as a synopsis. So yeah, this was originally November 15th, 2023. And that's what me and Christian had some questions on this afternoon was basically
>> what's going to happen with this notice of intent, >> you know, and I brought the other the old plan, the new plan, and we're going to address. >> So you're in agreement. So as far as the filing, um, it would state obviously the
garage, inground pool, and cabana for this filing. Okay. Yeah, >> absolutely. Yeah, >> let me check what he wrote. So, so uh his notice intent application >> stated construct inground pool cabana
and and with connection to existing septinance system retaining wall fenced enclosure around pool and associated site work located within the buffer zone of the watering wetland. So maybe the garage >> so >> could be an error on my part when I
typed it up. >> Oh, I see what you're saying. See what I'm saying here? This is why I caught this because I I remember this and I don't recall. >> It is prior. It is prior. So >> um
>> I mean I'm I'm up for for the motion um with with questions here. >> Yeah. And I think obviously >> I think what might be a little confusing is on the plan he's got it listed here. Plan of site improvements for new new garage and ground pool and cabana. >> Part of the
>> Yeah. Yes, >> we'll get it straightened out. I think if he was here, he would be able to explain. >> There hasn't been any any uh construction or anything. Yeah, as of yet. >> Right. >> But you want to make a motion to table it?
>> I will. I'm I I'll entertain a motion to table this to to the uh further into the meeting. So, >> I'll second the motion. >> No, you you I'll make the make the motion to table. Yeah. Second. >> Second. All those in favor?
>> I. >> Okay, moving on. Public hearing RDA Brookside Realy Trust 1094 Main Street. A request for determination was filed by Brookside Realy Trust care of John P.
Matthew, 1094 Main uh Main Street. The applicant proposes the removal and replacement of the existing septic system leeching area for the mobile home park. Work performed with work performed within the 100 foot buffer zone where bordering vegetated wetland. The
applicant is represented by David M. Deinion of Schneider Deinion and Leyon Incorporated. Plan name is sewage disposal system repair plan dated September 19th, 2025. Review of matters
presented. Votes may be taken. Um could I have a motion to open the public hearing? Motion open for public hearing. >> Okay. Thanks. >> All those in favor? >> I >> Mr. Deinion.
>> Good evening commission members. >> For the record, I'm Dave Deman and Leon. I represent um Brookside Realy Trust. Um, we're here with an RDA uh seeking a negative determination to move
forward with a repair, a removal and replacement of a currently failing leeching field which services the whole park. Um, it's about 15 years old. I think the proposed design will be in the
same exact location as what exists today. It's a very large mound. If you've been out there, it's all grass. Mhm. >> The wetland line was reset per the original plan of record which you show we show here in green. The buffer zone
is this green line. So this norly per portion would be out of the buffer zone and the subly field would be in the buffer zone. There are two fields. Um the current fields are made. They're built with chamber type uh leeching area. We're going to rip those out, put
in stone and pipe. We're going to do it in two phases. So the buffer zone work will actually occur first. Erosion control is the orange line you see here. They're going to access from cleans way across the backside here. This will stay
in uh use while they rip this one out. Everything will be excavated, put in the dump trucks and hauled off. Nothing will be reused. The the unknown is how deep below the leeching field they have to take the sand. when they get to a point
where that it's not contaminated and and presumed um to be uh clean sand, that's when they'll stop and then bring in sand and build it back up to the same exact grade that exists today. >> And it's the same same exact footprint basically. >> Same exact footprint. Um just a
different type of field. It's stone >> instead of the chambers. It's a pressure dose and >> there's a septic tank here, a second a secondary second septic tank, and then a pump chamber. currently it comes out of that and it runs up the middle and then
splits. We're going to basically change the direction and bring that force man up here so that um you know we're not having an issue when we finish this one. We want to be able to go to the next one. So it's uh somewhat of an emergency. uh the property owner has had
issues now for the past year or so and uh he's just essentially waiting for the contract to get there and do do the work but the contract is tied up with another project. Um, does anyone have any uh anything to
add to >> So Dave, the system in in currently in play has failed? >> It is. It's it's failing. It's punishing way >> it's pooling in the middle uh right here. uh they they replaced the pipe that was broken and thought maybe that
was the issue, but um the system is failing and and there was another issue where a vent pipe which came out of the pump chain was running into the chambers and bleeding water back. >> They've also discovered that this septic tank is leaking
uh really bad. They pumped it dry. They had somebody go in with proper equipment and and the seams of the tank they were the water was pouring in. So, >> so serious issues. >> So, we don't even know at this point in time the con how how bad the
contamination is at that site until we we break ground. >> Um, >> as far as >> well, as far as Yeah, they're going to >> they're going to rip it out little by little and peel it all the way back. >> When they take out the leeching
components, then you get to the sand. >> Somewhere in that sand layer, it's sealed up. So they'll take it past that point and it it could be 12 in, it could be 2 feet, I don't know. So it is an unknown. Yes. Well, I'm all for uh
upgrading, that's for sure. >> Oh, absolutely. >> It would certainly it'll end up a much uh better system in the end, right? You know, as far as filtration. >> Yeah. >> Yep. >> It's 50 I think there's almost 50 homes
there. So it's incredible. You got to take care of it as you can. >> So, as far as the contaminated soil, that'll be hauled off site. >> Yes. >> There'll be no stockpiling. I talked to the contractor. He said, "No, everything everything pulled out."
>> Nothing will be reused. >> Okay. >> Well, there doesn't seem to be any opposition. So, um I'll entertain um motion for a uh an
approval. >> Negative negative motion, >> right, of the RDA determination. >> Determination. >> What's that? >> Negative determination. >> Yeah, >> negative determination. >> So, I'll make motion for the negative determination on this project.
>> Okay, second that. >> All those in favor? >> I I thank you. That's very good. Thank you, Mr. >> Okay. U discussion. Um anyone >> any uh any update >> on a agent?
>> Well, that's next. Yes, that would be next is the uh agent update. >> Okay. Um, I don't know anything more than probably Joanne knows at this point.
>> The couple interview, >> the last I heard was that it was going to go back out for um advertisement, >> okay, >> for at least a couple more weeks in hopes of securing a somewhat experienced individual. Um,
>> I I I know the sooner the better because you can't keep chugging along like this without a little more guidance. I know that. >> Yeah. >> Right. Right. Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Guidance, help. >> We're lucky we have some good influences coming in.
>> Thank you, Dave. Thank you, Dave. >> You know, we get help. again, but you know, >> some mechanisms in place, >> it'll lighten the load on everyone. I I would say uh All right. Um >> and again, I would just throw a reminder
out to the public um the days that um we are closed Tuesdays and Thursdays, correct? >> Oh, I guess that's um the new uh Yeah, that's true. >> Tuesdays and Thursdays uh 10 to 4. >> 10 to 4. Okay. So, Tuesdays and
Thursdays 10 to 4. 10. Okay. Almost there. >> So, >> all right. Well, you know, I wasn't really up to speed on that. Yeah. >> Get a little bit extra time in there. >> Yeah. I know. Just uh Right. Um >> you know, whether we've published this or not. Um
>> I just thought Yeah, that's a good point. That is that >> I I I will be updated onto this the >> I can have Sydney put it on the uh conservation tab. >> Yeah. Right. So public is aware that
would be ideal. >> I've got signs posted outside of our door. I mean, but it doesn't always, you know, >> Doug's right where, >> you know, people don't waste their time making the effort to come in on the on those days so we get the message out there.
>> Yeah. >> Yeah. So, um, you know, >> closed from 10:00 to 4 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Yep. Yep. >> So, all right. Very good. Uh, other business. Any other business?
No. Anyone? I don't have anything on that. Uh, future business. The next meeting of the conservation commission will be on October 22nd, 2025. The meeting will be held at the town hall meeting room located at 122 Main Street
in Kushnet, Massachusetts. That being said, you still got this. Yeah, let's reopen. >> Well, I I know I I realize I'm not uh jumping beyond that. Um >> so, >> I think we've been more than um diligent
here to try to uh >> So, my suggestion would be uh Christian and I looked at the plan this afternoon from the first filing. Yeah. >> Oxway, I'm sorry. Right. And this is the new one. And it does include a garage.
So, that is proper. Yeah. So if you want to look at that Doug, this is the new plan. That's the old plan. >> I just didn't want anything to get on this. >> And like I said, it's not. Yeah. So again, this right make sure I have everything right.
>> Yeah. >> Um I we were looking to speak to Mr. Sharon this afternoon and they So that's one time new. >> Well, right. this originally and again this is dated uh well actually revised
>> in March of uh 24 right and we were out there >> and uh this was presented at that time which we did approve >> at the time >> and and again now this is basically
another revision to that including the he did it as a whole new filing. So it won't be an amendment. So if it's a new notice of intent, >> right? >> So I think our question two is going to
be did any work commence under this one? >> That was part of the Yeah. Some of the um concern about um what was it? So some of this some of this was done
in not correctly um which is a retaining wall. Right. >> Right. >> Um >> and that was some of the things I wanted to talk to uh Rick about >> uh as far as going forward. >> Did you go Saturday?
>> He didn't. >> Did you go? >> Oh, I I was there. Yeah. You know, I did. I was at I was on site. Um and uh Rich Sharon was supposed to uh meet us there and we ended up talking to Kenny
um the property owner. >> Mhm. >> And shortly to my recollection that happened previous to the previous >> Was it too? Was it the >> correct call? Now that you say that, what was Rick not there? It
>> was not there for to my recollection. We waited. >> I can't um >> anyway. >> Um and I just I can't stress how important it is for these guys to be on site. >> I'm a little bit too surprised. Um I
mean, I recall the last um correspondence we had with him. He was on site and uh went through everything with a a new development on that culdeac out on the the northern
part of town. Yeah, I don't remember the address, but >> um >> how how >> do you generally proceed in a in an in a situation like this? Jo, >> I would just let let's get a motion to re re you know uh open where we left
off. >> All right, take out table. All right. So >> discussion >> I'll I'll entertain a motion to continue the discussion that was tabled earlier on the arches way >> motion to continue the discussion on arches way.
>> A second. uh all those time >> and then I would say make a motion to continue to October 22nd and um you know >> we'll get a hold of Rick and find out if that's you know if he's agreeable to that and
>> and if not we'll just >> take it from there but >> unfortunately I I don't understand you did reach out earlier today right >> so yeah then that I'll entertain a motion that we continue till um
22nd. >> Motion to continue 10:22. >> Okay. >> Okay. I second. >> All those in favor? >> I I >> All right. Um if no one else has anything to add, I'll entertain a motion to adjurnn. Motion to adjurnn.
>> Second. >> All those in favor? I >> Good night. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Music] [Music]