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1976, 1977, 1978 MISCELLANEOUS - CONSERVATION MISCE�VA pUS f V _,erl OF AG TOWN OF AG AWA M 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSL:wS 01001 ED MPy Tel. 413-786-0400 March 21. , 1978 Peter Caputo - Town Manager Agawam, Na I herewith certify from records in my custody as Town b. Council Clerk the following to be a true copy of the minutes and the vote thereunder of the Agawam Town Council taken zit a meeting duly called and held on Noyern'Der 14 , 1977 : Item 7 . Land Acquisition - Conservation Commission - Ridge- view 11eights - (Frank, Solitari�iL- Councilor Kerr - I move that this 1-_'ouncil approve the re- solution before us this evening under t':ie name of the Conserva- tion Department. I believe that the letter itself is self ex- plainatory. Mrs . Nelson has been working for the better part of a year on this . She has now come to a point where monies are available under the Self Help Program and I think it 's come upon us at this time to give her permission to go al-erd, to know where she stands because if she can not go further with this project she might be likely to look to some other portion of the Town. I would strongly urge the Council at this time to accept this land even if we do not develope it . Well into the future I think it 's a nood business investment for the Town of Agawam. We are lacking in this growing area of Town where it 's sadly lacking for a place for recreation for the northwest section of the Town; seconded by Councilor Fieldstad. ROLL CALL VOTE VOTED 12 YES , 3 ABSENT (Councilors Dell =-;iustins, Moreno and Nardi.) ATTEST: Edward A. Cali a Town & Council -'e rk I, . To: Town VPr1ar,ar From: Uorol.hv i, , 5ub�ect.; 't id�c�vie> ' t�Yrht.s 'Ar_q� itVon Mr. Caha . I have provided for ,you the following informat.ior, ro'1;4t:ivt� to tho .,cqui- sit.ion of ',idfE tr viow ifoi,,hts for park land, appearin,* on tilt', ft-)nda tonight. I have been working on this submission since April 1977, flundln; ha:s baen provided for the coming fiscal year at, $4 leillion for urban Self- Help and at. $4 million for regular Self- HcO land inv ac, ordin; to Frl Connelly. Applications are' accepted between Nov. 1, 1977 and AuL,, 31 197E and ] feel the timing is ideal for application now And any delay would be to our disadvantage as many other communities will Also be applying e•irly for this funding. I have researched the question of access from A major road and find the followings 1 . Springfield dater Dept, gave two reasons for not granting access at, this time. (Att.Ached) I feel that both of these problems could easily be alleviated given some time and negotiation as there a move on the State level to accomodate multiple use of public utlities easements. . 2.1Ar. Riergel is not now willing to sell any land for access, however .it is most probable that in the future this land will be sold or suhdivided and access could be provided then. 3. Access in the immediate future would be on Winston Dr, and Provin ft. Dr. , planr►ed subdivision st.rents. If the Council lassos a resolution tonight the following time frame can be expected for processing the application; Application wi11 be completed within the week and submitted to Division of Conservation Services. The Division does field examination, interagency review and priority rating„ Then application is reviewed and approved or rejected by Sec, of Fnvironmental Affairs. Thi:rHfore, T rE�s�ct:full r Mast us A,..awxm Town Cw,ncil to Approve tho following art isle= The Agawam Town Council authorizes the Conservation Conmission aid the Town of Agawam to seek funding under M,G,I . Chapter 132A , Sec, 11 to acquire land known as Rldgeview Heights and lonally described as : Beim part of the lots on a plan of lots dated May 29, 1473 and endorsed by Agawam Planning; Board and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Hook of Plans 144, Pages 86-87. Containing approximately forty acres more or less and including lots 27 through 87, inclusive, and meant to inolude all of said lots located northerly of City of Springfield Water Department Easement on said plan. Also, any and all other wand owned by Solitario and/or indicated in said plan as Northeasterly And Easterly of said lots referred to above. Also, Intending to convey an unnumbered parcel abutting Springfield Water Dept, Easement and Provin Mountain Drive and hots 453, #54, and, #55 hereinbefore referred to, Being part of the premises on a plan recorded in fiampdan County Registry of Deeds in Plan #134, Pages 6 & 71 and to enter into Any contrActs therefor. Yolxs truly, AJ Dorothy A. -welsen land Acquisition Chairman APaWam Consevetion Commission TOW 0"L AGAWM,, UFEICE OF 'I't E TOI-.TN CLERK March 21 , 1978 I hered- th certify this to be a true copy which was given to each member of the Agawam Town. Council for action under Item 7 . Land Acquisition - Conservation Commission - Ridgeview Heights - (Frank Solitario) t for the meeting held on November 14, 1977 . , ATTEM 4V Edward A. Cap}a Town & Cou+ic it Clerk. TOWN 4 AGAWAM INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM FROM: Peter Caputo, To Manager DATE: May 16, 1978 T C: Dire%or s Caba and Stone SUBJECT: Mass. Steering Committee - Please vide me with your comments on attached. Peter Caputo+ G Town Manager 1j s 10 :e Ida 91 AVW BL61 331A J3 H313 Wi ' TOWN OF AGAWAM INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM FROM: Dorothy Nelsen DATE, May 11, 1978 TO. Peter Caputo, Town Manager SUBJECT: As delegate for Town of Agawam, I am sending this summary for your information. Many communities in the Connecticut Valley have or will consider an anti-dimension resolution. I would suggest Agawam should also, in order to protect its water rights. �/,,j� Dorothy A=': Nelsen ,j MSCCR r. rn . r i IS;aci•11-1se t5 Steering CUtln-nittee '11bala J. Garvey, Chairperson City Hall, Court 110 in the Connecticut Diver . Springfield, Massachusetts 4 husetts 11a3 :,UL-1viARY REPOR a' --Executive Committee--Jan. 12-April 10 , 1978 I . rieetin;; 2 ime,; of Ex. Comm. are the 2nd S,Ionday of each month at 1 , 30 pm. in Sprin;field. A l } member: of 41SCCR are invited to attend and participate . Pour 2x. Comm. meetings have been held since taut HSjCCR 12 Jan. 1978 meetin_.;. NEXT KE?IN", r 9 May, M8 ►Ath Conn. Steering Comm. , in Connecticut (afternoon) . 2 . Diversion Batters : a. Advisory Committee for diversion studies has been formed. ''en of the thirty-four members are on MCCR (ten others are. from 1IWestern Mass . ) . R . Hubley was unanimously elected Chairman, pro tem. , while D. Stickel "volunteered" to be Secretary,pro tem.Evelyn Murphy still maintains that the diversion is the alternative of Last resort . A recent article in the N.Y . ;imes (April, 9 , 1978 , p.l) indicated that one-half of Boston' s water uupply leak-. into the ground at a cost to Boston of $7 million per year. the Chairman of Boston' s Hater and ' Sewer Commission said that the entire system should have been replaced. "ideally , yesterday" . A subcommittee of the Ad— visory Committee will develop criteria within the next t':o 1seeks to ;elect an executive director ( P . Cooney and R . Huble of T,]S4CR serve on this subcommittee) . Y b. Several iovin Meetings have or will consider an anti-diversion resolution this year (South Hadley, hatfield, and Lon;meadovr) . South Hadley joined Northampton, Springfield, Amherst, g,nd South�,ii.ck in official municipal le.;islative disapproval - ol' the diversion on April 15 (Sprin field Daily Ne► o. Apr;l �7 , .17Y. . 3. I otentiai Farmland Loso i Due to failure of federal- EPA to im- plement ih 1estern Mass . a national policy to protect farmland_ ' against unnecessary se-:rerin , ?.sCCk Ex. Comm. voted to request ' a lia,on meetin- i,,ith 17.velyn Murphy and her staff to clarify this - issue; . Heetin,-,, is presently planned for June 3+ 3p. pm. at Holyoke Community ColleGe .- 4 . Annual Report : 'Ohis was revie+.-!ed and approved by Zx.' Comm. It ill, hopefully be available any day no-,-. . 3 . .,alley Flood Control Commission ( IFCC) : I.�ithln 100 days after • raisin;; the fact that this little knoi,,,n but pol,erful interstate_ ommisslion +,ias unrepresentative of l:estern ,Qass . interests, state officials have notified r'_:;CCR of plans to appoint immediately orie represci nta-five from T.ti'C'CIR and very likul.y ano:hl . ' WL a later .hi tc, ( ,•hen a ae�;oiid pu-;i t:ion becomes available) . uther mattor.-s involvin, re-ors ere V�1, VIIE� ttlznl':�.ri� o._ �'Iood con Lro atti.tuda; remain to be EXECUTIVE COn1n"1T7'EE Franklin Cnunly. David Berelson Holvoku Jus,el tl N,rlut:rl& i-lilrlrpuell C.JUIIIY Josepll 1.. GI11Y11c11 �uh1111'{'B+J:..: :i,;IrClllh,;i {_,ttti'I tlIIC.! E Dri I,)l l! Al:nw Picntriie f1,ty.,r il:lriy Z; G11,111111 11, ,Ir Ghluopeu Gl;llk t: WLAA) tiot:11I I I., a•. l i).sVtu W ylu:hrl ',' 1,U MARY REPORT . . . . . ( cont . ) resolved . On June 22 and 23 , VFCC vii11 meet v/ith MCCCR members in Iteene , N .H . 6 . River Basin Coordination : As certain western le;islators in Conf;resn are di^:,atirfi.cd ,kith Carter ' s water policy, they are t4king it out on the federal. Water Resource Commission (WRC ) which coordinates and provides ;support for the Ne'i Cn�;land Rimer Basins Commission (NERBC ) which in turn supports the' existence of the - Connecticut River Basin Program (CRBP) . In a nutshell , if A11" is terminated, NERBC joes down and along with it, CRBP. With that, coordinated flood management, studies of the cumulative impacts of planned pro;ects (such as Montague) , and meaningful citizen input to the decision. making procees in the Basin will come to an end. Ex. Co,�nm, seeks your support on this matter with Messers. Conte , bolgnd, Kennedy, and Brooke . N. B . Notice of Steerin, Committee meeting 1.4odnesday, April 20 , 1978 7130 pm • : :;rand Jury N:ocm ( t'hird Floor) Franklin County Courthouse :r.eenfleld , IrIas,. (the Courthouse is near the easterly end of Main St: - uec; 1 -910 e?cit Z6 , and follow Route 2A through thg ' center of �o+r1n-, CITY LOSE�TIVER SUIT- TO 5 PENNSYLVANUS' Diversion of' Delawares Flow&,, 'A, . Car Drtvea Across River Judge inspected Properties. _ To illustrate Cho extent of the rive Reservoirs u1ed Trespassing;° 'Judge Briean� who personally inspect- "diminished flow," the oited ,Z: a` ad,the'flvae properties invbived aid con, mony at the triad that A automobile By EDl'IB EYANS ASBURY .::is. ducted a six-day trial of the case; dis-• been driven across the Delaware pear Eighteen eats a j hzi.ssed Abis argument in '# 6$-peyia,oph# i propepty of one of the plaintifft No,°�Lp' gh y gcrt{ Emil Lake dfsiau lore. -+ a :noted that Mrs.. Dixon, though iron caned the fish had beome"lrratiaaw",i o I In neither the 1931 nor the 1934 case, on the river, found �acgip ry tR 'COufda't be txu&t-In tho Delaware Rtvgc �"he wrote, did the Supreme Court direttty a swmmuvg poo1." :. `.� In front of his house.in Pemsylvania,, rule on the effects of its decrees on"iudi- The sudden neleasa of water tram Nei where he had been accustomed to caic& Ividuai"owners. York's Cwmansville-and Pepactod,ftespl. ing moos than-mare thaq his lu�tit.,lp The judge ruled that under the 11th voles not ornlyy caused "groat fluchtaitions . Anvendmerrt aQtd the rules gaveming salts 'in volume" fa "the Delaware River but black bass and Walleyes vritbia•-;210 brought by states a8aiast each other ora fed it water as coal as 40'degr�ets Fa�rrsri- Minutes. • .• behalf of their e+wn citizens, "Cho riglits heit,•adversely aftgt�iag tttq eW . Mr. •Lake, x carpenter, and his-wife, of-'these individual plaintiffs could not and fishing. - '•i Helen, dw -chopped..swimming in''tW have been advanced by Pennsylvania in • I fined,' Judge Bdeant dpclared,•"th It river 6acayse It berBare too cold at tlare�I+ the Delaware-Rtrrer cases api4i; NW the city's darns act'to pmaat normal York" : . • r• --- apring freshets which toamarly clewmail . sometim" there W",am 10 water to 'This City's works have adversely af- the ver of slime und algae and acctuuib- swtm its • : : - �� fected the trmperature, flow, stage and fated'rubbletat the viouths of tribtttaxies. Mud flats appezrvd is 1b, rives May. quakity of the river," Judge Hrieamt.said. "causin a general increase in'nw3q+d- flies, mosgtuu es and od= i-zccts pmlir "'!fie supreme Court's Decree. were cer- toes and insects" on sivetbaalt pro"rty. crated. Lillian Dixon. An=', ?-_-sylya- tainly not intended as Ucen3es for t11e and we' marked change tg the normal roan., save L`p her note: aoac beiat:sa city to commit such injuries without 1i• habits of fish," destruction ol'tbrr faA she ntwer knew wiener the river would at+uity..• :; i prevantlon of their find .ei• be up or dowrL 'There was no point is Compensation Must�s Mado ' :r most total destnuoC �r atu .801 ag down the river and findi that' p fisheries in.the River.!! , , you coWda't gat.back:yp agalno Noting that .4ta' „diminished volume' r - F tonrpiatned_ of water turmed the old river bad "set l judge Finds Beirmaaent �.. times and In,ptrts" into a swamp,Jud "The,Plaintiffs have not Only peiolled Mr. Lake, Mrs. Dixon and three' othe4 Brieant romatcedt "'Ilse city'undoubtpX that the river has been harmed �and�Rdt t! owners of land on the Pennsylvania sides has the tight to take ate share of the it theft AM ltfea.:but' dtpy have a vo of the river near Hancock. New York,- Delaware, but must exercise its right ip e4jalbLIh d that the barin pera am y went to court` They sued the City of such a way that the rights of others afp Judge $deans concluded; ilk the a New York for trespassing on the[` land not abridged;or, altemAtivaly, `rein cow- that.'it is'likely to•continue vvhRt 1Ag- by interfering with the normal flow t11! pensate for the loos or damage." 'I." clty's dams and reservoir endure.'i "•� the Delaware.River by divertlpg water �Damages ranging hm $22,500 'tp The property Involved is arbare the'eaat to tbs streams gad reservoirs deer supply,: $99,600, with AA--percent' interftC we* and west bbrraa_chell•of thoJWaw&re$ivgF. halt of Now Yor�C City`realdanu wars`,' awarded for the five rivertmet proper, which earlier form thg Pepaatoa and C.am• ` CIW pots p"Damages :: a ties, which M0 in size".Wo aFcrW rionsville B,psgrvplr Now, cite` 18 years of 11tlYatlon. Judge to 1t38 acres � ; Mrs:i]ixoa. . Tho damages one stream. '� .. .•r Charles L. Brieaat d Federal District In addition to Mr. Lake and mages awarded hhe owners ate Court just ruled that the city owed nearly the, victwe in the suit are Mr. and-Mrp. for"trespass. by the city on their pro 9250A00 to the tNe owners for trespa w�- George K Gregory,-Mr. and Mee. Lloyd ty.-.They will retain the pton Itself. In on their land.The verdict,if sustafoW F. Canfletd qmd George ]Elwood,'adminls- - judge •Bripant stayed $b dedlicin-to g trator of eratate,of BotrICA ti �sn rmit' the Cl to opPal. ` •Alldrt in 1tlgt�or courts. will slew benefit at lei�t`. �• .; ppisE ' 47 other landowners.on the Pennsvlvoift Loan. �.: $Cl'talYart�;the City'e ration CoWWI0 bau k.of the Over w have similar salts �� Y��Y hit wol�ii .Vending. • 7 .7 '�`� .Vending. city•has already'pall..niijlw,i . million to 190 owners of property on tba New York tide of the Over who sued for the soma kind of damages. Hut;it �.(SCC irj_ ��J�j Contended that It was not obligated t' '��1 i t J rc cc- u e 1,: pay owners on the Pennsylvania side. The city argued thM It was not oblipt- �,a ed to Rermylvmthua, because - the& rights had already-ben adjudicated with those of the state of Pennsylvania.fry United States Supreme Court decisiatls In IS31 and 1954 apportioning the watd of the Delaware River among the state of-New York New Jersey sad Peansft ula. MASSACH USETTS STEERING COMMITTEE ON THE CONNECTICUT RIVER REXORT ON ACTIVITIES NOVEMBER 1.9?6 - APRIL 1228 Foreword Background Formation 1 Organization 1 MSCCR Membership - April 1 , 1976 2 Connecticut River Committee (CRC) 3 Proposed Diversion of the Connecticut River Joint Statement on Diversion 3 Support for MSCCR Position 4 EOEA Response 4 Citizens Advisory Committee 5 Other MSCCR Activities NF;RBC - CR13P Representation 5 Regional Environment Advisory Group 6 Critique of Massachusetts Water policy Study Federal Power Commission (FPC) Projection$ of Connecticut River Water Use 6 Participation in Federal Water Policy Hearings 7 Representation on the Special Legislative Committep to Study water Supply M 7 The Water Resource Commisoion (WRC) 8 Flood Control Commission (FCC) $ Aape�l cce s Appendix 1: Resolution Creating MSCCR Appendix II: MSCCR By-Lawn Appendix III: Joint :-statement on the Issue of Diversion Appendix IV: Invitation to Join Massachusetts Steering Corntntttee Barbara J. Garvey, Chairperson City Hall, 36 Court Street on the Connecticut River Springfield, Massachuoettp 1901 April 15, 19?$ Dear Friends In the year and a half that the Steering Committee has been in exist- ence there has been much accomplished and this is detailed in the follow- ing report. But the long-range goals of the Committee to achieve a stare in the decision-making, planning, and programming for the River as a total ecological system will continue to be the basic and continuing agenda gf the Committee. How best to attain this goal is of constant concern to all. The members of the Executive Committee have worked diligently to establish the Committee in a secure and stable base. Various members of the Steerins Committee have joined these meetings and have contributed significantly tQ the quality and quantity of discussions and actions undertaken. I would like to indicate my gratitude to the Executive Committee for its professionalism and dedication to the goals of the Steering Committee. The members of the Steering Committee also deserve congratulation$ 'for their earnest and responsible participation as well as their energetic response to the projects we have unde,,taken. We are also grateful to tha Conugvticut liver Committee for their wholehearted support in furthering 9;W gogyppp finale. . We look forward to explorations of adapting the Flood Control ComKnil,- sion to a format more responsive to the expressed witches of Valley 00=.01 - ties, to a continuing and growing relationship with the State *VpcjRg Con- cerned with water resources and to a larger role in influen4u watar PO4cy particularly in our work on the CRBP Coordinating 4roup and thoit ``g Advioory Committee for the Norchfiold Divereion impact etstq�p Finally, I would like to express my appreciation for the continuing cooperation and support of Secretary of T�avironmental Affairs, Pro Murphy. $ecauve much of what the Steering Committee ha& acc,cimpl4044 would not have been possible without bar aseiet*nce, we 4s ip t#tp few port to her. Sincerely, Barbara J. Garve Chairperson Massachusetts Steering Committee on the Connecticut Rivez- WG/ft EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Franklin County. David Eierdlson Holyoke.Joseph Niquette Hampden County: Joseph E. Gurviich Longmeadow: Selectman Lawrence E. Dwight Hampshire County: Arthur Pichette Northampton: Mayor Harry S. Chapman,Jr. Chicopee, Mark E Webb South Hadley- David W Stickel BACKGROUND Formation The Massachusetts Steering Committee on the Connecticut River (MSCCR) was created on November 18, 1976 at a conference attended by public offi- ciale from fourteen river-valley communities and representatives of various environmental organizations. Mayor William C. Sullivan of Springfield convened the conference for the purpose of forming an organization to par- ticipate in decisions affecting the economic, ecologic, social and politi- cal integrity of the River. The Resolution creating MSCCR, which was u4"1- ; mously adopted by the conferees, defined the role of the Committee membor-' ship as ".. . identifying, evaluating and expressing their views on issues; proposals and matters affecting the river valley, and to insure coordivat,ion sunong com=nities..." (sea Appendix 1 for copy of the Resolution)„ Or anization In order to establish accountability with tho cie,izene of. the le voting membership is restricted to .the chief elected gffici 0"a/hgr , ¢egigneo, of individual communities. The County Commieeionorp of H*mpden, and Hampshire counties also have voting privilopa 'on the §t6jrt�}� !' Committeq as O4 the three regional planning board* in t�e,�bf,?q-coyote►�+' The official wembership as of March 15, 1978 ip sbowa aq t.4@ tql olio , Mgmbers of private environmental groups apd intorquVed cUis94A the official membership by participating in Steering Committee meetinSf W14 ' +, serving on various sub-committees. In fact, the Steering Co=ittee encq;Arages participation by all who choose to be included and the By-Iawa expre*aly pro!- vide for associate membership. MSCCR has a nine-member Executive Committee which meats regularly to discuss policy issuer and coordinate Steering Committee activities. Meetings - 1 - i18008 - APRiIL 1 1 "Designee ____ 1. Agawam Dorothy A. Nelsen 2. Amherst Joseph Hartshorn 3. Helchertown $eery Eenouf 4. Chicopee Marc Webb* 5• Easthampton Nary-Elizabeth Young b. East Longmeadow Robert A. Ouellette 7. Hadley Sean Boyle 8. Hampden Major Benton 9. Hatfield Catherine Cole 10. Holyoke Joseph Niquette` 11. Longmeadow Lawrence Dwight' 12. Ludlow Raymond Lamontagne 13. Northampton Mayor Harry S. Chapman' Alternate - Robie Hubley 14. Northfield Robert Graves 15• Plainfield Marilyn Cheda 16. South Hadley David W. Stickel' 17. Southwick Seth Kellogg 18. Springfield Barbara J. Garvey' 19. Warwick -Charles Thompson 20. Wilbraham H. Bradford Riga 21. Hampden County Commission Joseph Gurvitch' 22. Hampshire County Qnmiaaion 'Richard Gaffney 23. Franklin County f2snniaZ-Boaret - David Berelson' 24. .Hampshire County`Planning department Arthur Pichette' 25. Iower Pioneer Valley iegional.TUa ni Commission K. M. Munich Alternate - Thomas A. Cooney •.Member io f the Zcecut Lwe-MammiAfieee - of the full ;;teeririg Committee memberuhip are held at least four times each calendar year. (For a complete description of the organizational structure, see Appendix 11, by-Laws) Connecticut River Committee (CRC) An organization similar to MSCCR representing the interests of the Connecticut River Valley in the State of Connecticut was formed in Middle- town, Connecticut on October 21 , 1976. The Massachusetts Steering Committee meets frequently with the CRC to coordinate policy PROPOSEM DIVERSION OF THE CONNECTICUT RIVER The principal issue which MSCCR has been involved with since its form&- , tion has been the proposed diversion, of Connecticut River watery by the MAtrq-! politan District Commission (MDC) as a solution to the Boston aree�eNt�trp water needs. Connecticut River waters are proposed to be diverted t#royh Northeast Utilities Pumped Storage facilities in Northfield4 an aqueduct to the Wabbin Reservoir. ' When the Draft Massachusette Water Supply Study, issued in pawl? 1977 by the 4ecutive Office of Environmental Affairs (WEA) • ideati,fiao t4 Northfield Diversion as the most cost effective and least eAYir0A4ogt44W • ; .disruptive method of increasinS MDC's water supply eapabilit� , it b�q"p apparent that unless political action was immediately taken, the �qpf pro- posed diversion would take place with no restraints to protect valley inter- eats. Joint Statement on Diversion On March 3, 1977, MSCCR and CRC issued a Joint Statement on the Issue of Connecticut River Diversion. The joint statement requested that no amend- - 3 - meat to the license of Northeast Utilities be granted by the Federal Power Commission (FPC) to permit diversion and no funds for the construction of diversion facilities be appropriated until: 1. comprehensive scientific, planning, and legal studies are conducted to insure that valley interests are protected; 2. a system of water quality monitoring is established in the lower Connecticut River; 3. an institutional mechanism for making regional policy decisions bearing on riverine resources and rights is devised and initiated. (See Appendix III for a copy of the full statement) SupRort for MSCCR Pouition Subsequent to the issuance of the Joint Statement, numerous resolutionq endorsing the MSCCR/CRC position were adopted by local govarnmento end cou- corned organizations and forwarded to FPC, Resolutions or statements Qf port were submitted by the following communities and organizatione in k Massachusetts portion of the Connecticut River valley: 1. East Longmeadow 11. Southwick 2, Easthampton 12. Springfield 3. Hadley 13. Hampshire_ County Commissioners 4. Hampden 14. Franklin County Planning Poard 5. Hatfield 15. Hampshire County' Plasm AF'$o4r¢ b. J ongmeadow 16. Hilltgwp 4wipg Agyf opt-+ ?. Ludlow ation 8. Northampton 17. Lower Pioneer Valley 40�ip 9. Plainfield Planning Commission 'a 10. South Hadley 18. Longmeadow Cosaapyation Gvqpispion A similar number of statements in opposition to the prop000d div#Faiou emanated from communities in the State of Connecticut. EOEA Response The political action generated by the Steering Committee influenced the decision by Secretary of Environmental Affairs, Dr. Evelyn Murphy, to reject the preliminary conclusion in the Water Policy Study concerning the proposed 4 Northfield Wvur..lon. :.ccretary Murphy stated that the proposed diversion would not be endorsed until environmental studies have been completed and all other options reviewed. She directed MC to initiate the process to undertake an environmental impact review and established a Citizens Advisory Committee to oversee the preparation of the impact documents. Citizens Advisory Committee In late 1977, MSCCR, the :secretary of Environmental Affairs and the Metropolitan District Commission signed a formal Memorandum of Underatanding establishing the Citizens Advisory Committee. A majority of the 35 membere of the committee represent Connecticut River Valley interests and were nomin- ated by MSCCR. The Committee will play a major role in the preparation arA review of the Northfield Diversion Impact Statement and its activities will constitute one of WXQU'e principal interests in the ensuing months. ' OTHER MSCCR ACTIVITIES NEHBG CRBP Representation , The Connecticut River Basin Program (CROP), a division of th9 Now Fngl.ano River Basins Commission (NLRBC), is a federalrotate planning orppi"tion re- eponsible for carrying out and coordinating water resourco plan hQU the basin. It is governed by a "Coordinating Group" consisting of- f9d9ral and state officials. In order to give valley residents a void in b4pia-wi4* policy making, M""CCR successfully petitioned NFRBC to add valley residents to the Coordinating Group. Secretary Evelyn Murphy selected MSCCR as the $roue best reflecting valley views on water resource issues and therefore, the Commonwealth's choice for membership on the Coordinating Group. The Steering Committee subsequently named the Chairperson of MSCCR the ex-offipio repreeen- tative to CRBP. 5 _ Regional EriyirON111CHt AdVi:30r y Grouk) Early in the dispute on the diversion question, ;secretary Evelyn F. Murphy of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEA) recognized a request by MSCCR for the need for periodic meetings with the Steering Commit- tee to discuss Valley issuer. 'Ieveral of these meetings have been devoted to the diversion question, but they have also served as a vehicle for bring- ing other issues of valley interest to the attention of Dr. Murphy. This arrangement for regular consultations between officials of state and local governments is unique in the Commonwealth. Critique of Massachusetts Water Policy Study MSCCR commented on the Draft Massachusetts Water Supply Study at n pub- lic hearing conducted by the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs in early June, 1977. In addition to opposing the policy statement on the North- field Diversion, several concerns were raised by MSCCR relating to the Metro- politan District Commission's water supply system. MSCCR objected to the fact that the Policy :Study did not adequately consider the leakage in the MDC system nor did it provide any evidence that local supplies, in MDC eowuni- ties were exhausted. MSCCR also stressed the need for policies that incpr- porate coiRservation measures and are based on adequate documentatign of future water supply requirements. Federal Power Commission (FPC) Projections of Connec icut River Water Use In December 1976, the Federal Power Commission (FK) published a report, The Connecticut River Basin Study, which examined the potential impacts of various hypothetical proposals for increasing the electric generating capa- city in the Connecticut River Basin. If implemented, the proposals would generate ten times the amount of energy necessary to serve basin needs and would cause irreversible environmental damage to the River. In keeping with its policy of evaluating and commenting on all issues affecting the Connecti- - 6 - cut River, Mn%1"Cli adopted jiltd forwarded a resolution to FPC voicing concerns over the implications of the report and calling; for FPC to hold an informal public hearing oil these lilatters within the Massachusetts Section of the Connecticut River Basin. Participation in Federal Water Polic Hearin s MSCCR testified at the Water Policy hearings in Boston in July, which were conducted by N£R8C to gather input for the federal task forces responsi- ble for formulating water policy recommendations for presidential review. MSCCR stressed the theme of local involvement in decision-making and imple- mentation of water policy. The President is expected to announce adminis- tration water policies in early 1978. Representation On The S ecial Legislative Committee to Study Water Supely In the closing days of the 1977 legislative year, the Massachueette General Court created a Special Commission to study water proklems. It was created in response to the difficulties many communities were having with their water supplies and to the !Dukakis adrainistration:s recently �p- veloped water policies. The Commission is undertaking a 4200,000, two-year study to determine ways of accommodating the many competing interests for water. There ar@ eleven members of the Commission, including three members appointed by the Governor. Because of the importance of the Commission's task, MSCCR regpested and received one of the three gubernatorial appoint- ments. Since one state senator, one representative, and one of the other gubernatorial appointments also reside in the Connecticut River Valley, four of the eleven members of the Commission represent Valley interests. Repre- sentation on the Commission gives MSCCR an opportunity to influence legis- lative action on water and related matters. - 1 - The Uater 1�esourc,: NUN) The Massachusetts 'dater resource Commission has been designated by :secretary Murphy as the Commonwealth's principal policy making body on water issues. At the present time, the commission lacks regional repre- sentation, which contradicts MSCCH's belief that acceptable statewide water policies cannot be developed without participation by representatives of the major river basins of the state. In response to MSCCH recommendations for restructuring; the Commission, Commission Co-Chairman Kendall agreed that Connecticut River Basin interests must be integrated into the water planning decision-making process and he indicated that the possibility of changing the make-up of the Commission through legislation was being explored. Flood Control Commission (FCC) M&CR has endorsed a proposal for flood management in the Connecticut River Valley that was prepared by Chris Percy, president of the Connecticut River Watershed Council (CRWC) for Massachusetts Congressmen Roland and Conti. The proposal calls for amendments to the Flood Control Compact to r9fleet the flood management strategies set forth in the NERBC/CRBP study, "The River o Reach". Organizational changes to the Flood Control Commission would add Valley representation to the FCC membership and transfer administration of the Compact to NEaC/CRISP. As the first step in the process for ycoompliah- ing the proposed changes, the recommendations were submitted to the CHW4 Coordinating Group for their consideration by the HSCCR representative to that body. 8 - APPENDIX I I&.';OL,II'FIUh CkEA'1INU A MA:;L;ACI[U.�ETT:: STEERING COMMITTEE FOR `FILE: CONNEC`I'ICUT RIVER VALLEY Resolved by this Conference: WHEREAS, the Connecticut River and its watershed is one of the region s greatest and most valuable natured resources; and WHEREAS, the wise management of the ecological, economic, and aesthetic resources of the Connecticut River and its valley is of utmost importance to the physical, social, and economic well being of the present and future inhabitants of the river valley and of the state and the region as a whole; and WHEREAS, the responsibility for dealing with river resource issues, such as water supply, flood control, power generation, pollution control, recrea- tion, preservation and development along the river, is now shared by Federal State and local governmental agencies as well as private concerns; and WHERk;AS, such diverse elements as now govern the fate of the Connecticut River lack an effective mechanism to ensure proper consideration of the needs and desires of the inhabitants of those communities which will be 'mopt radi- cally affected by decisions relating to the Connecticut River and itq resourregj and WHEREAS, the Connecticut River is an interstate waterway which Massachueetto shares with Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut, the inhabitants of which neighboring states have devised or may devise mechanisms to facilitats QQpr i - 4tion among concerned communities; +' . - a NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this conference supports creating a Nquachuoette Steering Committee for the Connecticut River Valley, coppoged of the Chief Executive of governments of valley aommunitiee6, 'or their deaig- noce, for the purposes of identifying, evaluating and expreasimg therir -v qvj ' on issues, proposals and matters of interest, affecting the ftVer Y �e�ff and tQ 'insure coordination among communitisa; and ; 4 IT fUAT"R RESOLVED, that this conference urges the Steering Commi,ttpq' tQ ; work closely with comparable committeee that may be formg4'for' sim4l r purer pope@ in the three other valley states, and to undertake with them tq Ootq .- I mine the desirability of recommending the formation of a pgl.iticall$ r4a. 0a. t give and articulate Connecticut Pi'ver Valley Conference pt 04Kl�' and Qlmilarly as the New England Governors Conferenc*. � > ' Conference Miairmap Adopted November •18, 1976 1 SY--I.A w.� F 11t Wf*-t[T,'1JL' UN THE CONNECTJ(;1JT !JIVER The Connecticut aivor• A an important renewable natural resource with which the people of the Connecticuk. Valley are fortunately endowed. It is the basis for large numbers of industr•ius and jobs. It is an important source of drinking water. It will become an increasingly important supplier of marine food. It has always been a major contributor to agricultural fertility by its periodic_ flooding and soil enricAu nt of Valley farmlands. It has the potential of becoming; a large producer of tourist and recreational income when the river is cleaned and salmon fishing reintroduced. It is there— fore obvious that tho ,fiver is irrevocably intertwined with the economic, social, and environmental health of the Valley people. Despite the River' s importance in their lives, the residents of the Valley have no voice in its management or in planning; its future development. until now, the ,fiver has been controlled by Federal and State agencies that have been geographically and politically remote from Valley residents, that have been bureaucratically insulated from voter pressure and relatively insensitive to public opinion, and by river using industries who, generally have not been responsive to the public. Furthermore, planning and development of the river has not been carried out by these agencies on a total river concept but rather on a piecemeal noncoordinatgd basis with each agency acting on its own and with little or no consideration ' taken of the effect of a project on the total river, that is in canbination with other projects already in place. In recognition of these problems and with the hope of resolving them, the Massachusetts Steering Committee on the Connecticut River consisting o chief elected officials of the Valley communities or their dgsigneee, was created to represent and act for the Valley in river matters, �Q Committee proposes to carry out the following actions: It will represent Connecticut Valley governments, residents, and planning commissions in dealing with State and Federal Government regarding the use and development of the Connecticut River at}d , its watershed. It will reflect Connecticut Valley interests in the management and development of the Connecticut River and its watershed. It will further the concept of planning and developing the Connecticut Itiver on a total system basis. It will develop cooperation amongst Valley governments (local, county and state) in solution of river problems. It will use its energies to create a mechanism, reflecting Valley interests, which will monitor river usage and encourage programs bringing maximum river benefits to the people. i 1. MEMBERSHIP 1.1 Membuts The CkiCl ulectUd c,fflcl;il. Of each of Lite cities and towns within the basin of the Cuonucticut River in Massachusetts, including any with a. major portion of their area or population within that basin, and of Frank- lin, Hampshire and Hampden C:oultties stall upon written indication of an intention to participate become a member of this body, and the said member- ship shall devolve upon his successor in office in the absence of notice to the contrary. In addition, Cite heads of the lower Pioneer Valley Regional Planning Commission, the Hampshire County Planning Department and the Frank- lin County Planning Board shall each be entitled to membership herein. 1.2 ne�ates Any member as aforesaid may through a letter of acreditation appoint a delegate to represent him, the said appointment to run until re- voked or superseded by him or by has successor in office. Such delegate shall have the status of "member" whenever referred to in subsequent sections. 1.3 Alternates Any member may designate an alternate to represent him at a particular meeting, by informing the Chairperson. 1.4 Associate Members Any resident of the Massachusetts portion of the Con- necticut River Basin may, upon written indication of an intention to par- ticipate become an associate member of this body. Associate Members shall be entitled to serve as voting participants of standing committees, special. committees, or task forces, but shall not be entitled to serve on .the Executive Committee, nor shall they be allowed to vote on matters under coa sideration by the Steering Committee Membership." 2. VOTING 2. 1 Voting Each n►ember shall be allowed one vote. i 2.2 quorum After July 1, 1977 a quorum shall consist of one-tArd of the members. 2.3 Adoption A majority vote of those present shall be required for adoption . of a mption. 2.4 Mail Vote A meeting may refer a motion to a mail vote, in which case a majority vote of all the members within 15 days shall be required' fpr � adoption. 3. MEETINGS 3.1 Number Not fewer than four meetings shall be held in each calendar year, on call of the Chairperson or of the Executive Committee. 3.2 Location At least one meeting in each year shall be held in each of Frank- lin, Hampshire, and Hampden Counties. 3.3 - Notification Notice of meetings and of any other business shall be mailed to each member, or to the delegate where one has been named. ii 4. OFFICERS 4. 1 Cha i rL rtct111 The rt., :;ha I l be a Cha i rpersun u l oc ced annually in November and by the membership. The Chairperson shall serve not more than four cunsecuti.vu one-year terms. 4. 2 5ecrc tam. Trea_;ccrur The Chairperson may appoint from the membership a Secretary and-a 'Treasurer subject to the approval of the Executive Com- mittee, to serve co-terminously with the Chairperson. 4. 3 Clerks The Chairpersun may appoint a clerk and other aides to serve coterminousl.y, the same to be compensated only as voted by the Executive Committee: and subject to ,the availability of funds. 5. ExECuTin CoMM iTTEIS 5. 1 There shall be ,in Executi.vc Committee composed of the Chairperson and eight others chosen from the membership, at least one to be resident in each of Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties. The present com- mittee plus two others to be appointed by the Chairperson shall serve until November, 1978, after which time four to be chosen by lot shall serve one additional year and four shall be elected from the membership for two-year terms; thereafter their successors shall be elected from the membership to serve not more than two successive two-year terms. 5. 2 Duties & Powers The Executive Committee shall develop programs, call meetings, raise and appropriate funds, establish standing and special committees, approve committee apointments, fill vacancies in any office, and subject to the direction of the membership shall appoint and charge delegations to like organizations in any other state and to Massachusetts and Federal governmental agencies, all in furthering the objectives of the organization. 5.3 Quorum & Voting A quorum shall consist of 5 members of the Executive Committee, and a two-thirds vote of those present shall be required prior to any Executive Committee action. , 5.4 Accountability All action taken by the Executive Committee will be re- ported in writing to the full committee, prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting. 5.5 Meetings The Executive Committee shall meet monthly on call of the Chairperson or of three of its members, and at other times as it may determine. b. COMMITTEES 6.1 Standing Committees The Executive Committee may establish, charge, and dis- continue such standing committees as it finds desirable to assist in carrying out Its 6cneral functions. Any such committee whall be chaired by a member of the Executive Committee, but may include non-members as well as members as voting participants and contributors. 6. 2 Special. Conuri ttees or .Task Forces The Executive Committee may establish, charge, and discontinue, either on its own initiative or at the direction of the membership, special committees or task forces to investigate, study, and report on particular subjects pertinent to the purposes of the organi- zation. Any such committees or Mask force shall be chaired by a member, but may include non-members as voting participants and contributors. 6. 3 itesLop:_i IS i I i_�y. A I I :;I,uL: i J I :illd SLZMLI i 1L}; collimi L Le�:S shall. report to the lrxecutiv4 CCuuuei L Lee alid if ahpropriaLe Lo Lhu membership. No date, findings, opinions, or thy: like which be interpreted as carrying the sanction of the SLeuri.nf; Commjcrce shall. be released to the public except on direction of Lhe I'sxucutive Conm1i.C.tee or the. Chairperson. 7. RULES Roberts Rules of Urdur shall. govern the conduct of meetings and the duties of officers except as hereill otherwise set forth. 8. AMENDMENT Any amendment to these by-lass shalt require a two-thirds vote of those in attendance at a duly advertised meeting specifically called for such purpose. 9. DISsol.u'rloN This organization may dissolve by a two-thirds vote of the membership at a meeting called for the purpose. iv APPENDIX III - Joint StatemUI]L Oil the Is:;ue of Connecticut Rivur Diversion Diversion of the WLite[-s of the Connecticut Rivur is' being protected by the Massachusetts Metropolitan District Commission as a solution to the future needs of their client population. This decision has been made independently of and without consultation with the Connecticut River valley communities who would be directly affected by such action. Representatives of both state and local governments, and of private institutions, have responded by creating Steering Committees in Mas&d- chusetts and Connecticut to protect their interests in regard to the issues of the River and to be their voice in the formulation of policy affecting the River. These Committees of Connecticut and Massachusetts jointly request that no amendment to the license of Northeast Utilities be granted which would allow diversion of Conagcti- cut River waters via NQrthfiuld Pumped Storage Operation, nor funds for the construc- tion of diversion facilities be appropriated, until: 1) comprehensive scientific, planning, and legal studies produce sufficient data :Q insure that the interests of valley citizens are protected; - 2) a continuous system of water quality monitoring is established in the lower Connecticut River; 3) an institutional mechanism for making regional policy decisions bearing on rivbrine resources and rights is devised and initiated. Brief explanations of these matters follow. Comprehensive Studies In spike of previous studies in the Connecticut River basin, w@ do not feel that sufficient data exist to thoroughly assess the environmental and sociQ-pconQmic impact# of the diversion of Connecticut'River water. For example: 1) Although extensive studies have been conducted evaluating the effect on aned- romous fish of temperature changes as the result of diversion, no data kQm the Connecticut River exist concerning the fates and sinks of dis$olved"pnd ptpy- late pollutants, such as heavy metals, PCBs, and pesticides, and the gftpatg thesp pollutants would have on ana*omous fish an the direct res441 p( 2) In view of recent publicity concerning the accumulation of long-lived radio- active wastes In sediments of the Hudson River downstream from the Indian Point nuclear power station, we strongly recommend a study of residual cgneentration of radioactive isotopes by sediment and/or biota in the Connecticut R1vsr, pnd the potential effects of these isotopes on water quality and safety. 3) Since earlier studies of the potential environmental impact of river diversion were not concerned principally with the lower estuary, where salt intrusion is most active, we recommend that a study of estuarine hydraulics be undertaken so that a predictive ability is developed to forecast the movement of dissolved salts upstream as the consequence of reduced flow. produced by diversion, • i r 4) We .further rucomini d that a review of planning studies of future water supply and demand in the C;oiinec Licit t River valley be c:ondiicred to insure that adequate consideration be given to local needs for the future. 5) Finally, a legal study should be made to determine ti►e responsibility of the Met- ropolitan District Commission to safeguard Connecticut valley riparian rights, and to determine an equitable guid pro g.io to riparians for the diversion of Connecticut River water. Monitorin2 Program In order to protect the riverine eco:;ystem in the Connecticut River and to safe- guard the interests of its riparians against adverse impacts as the result of diversion. a system to monitor various water quality parameters should be established as follOZ; 1) Establish a system of continuous measurement of critical attributes of the donor system relating to its capability to simultaneously provide the resource and $8slm- Hate waste materials. Minimal criteria would include Shannon-Wiener diversity, coliform counts, BOD, pH, DO, P/R, conductivity, turbidity, temperature, and flow rate on a continuous 24 hour basis. 2) Analyze these data to determine the minimum number of stations which must be maintained to continuously provide the significant data that would indicate changes in the river as they occur. i 3) Formulate a mathematical program relating quantity of supply withdrawn to the ef- fect on the measured characteristics of the river, Federal Water Ppllution stand;rda, present and projected populations in the donor and receiver areas, present Ond projected agricultural needs, and present and projected economic.cr#@Oo. , 1 4) Steps 1-3 would define the normal parametric state of the river. Experts should i monitor anomalous effects, such as those accompanying "peak" or minimum ffpw conditions and recommend revisions of the basic policy as indicated by #uch conditions. 5) No furthgr diversion should be allowed unless the river is at least at the quality required by Federal Water Quality Standards throughout its length 49!n fho point of diversion downstream. Political Mechanism Since there is now no institutional mechanism that provides residents in the Connecticut River valley a voice on matters concerning the protection and development of riverine resources, such a mechanism must be developed immediately and prior to the authorization of river diversion. This mechanism, perhaps a Connecticut River Basin Authority, would derive its mandate from a compact among the four states that share the river. It would speak for the entire river valley on matters pertaining to allocation of resources, and the rights and responsibilities resulting from those allo- f -J ii cations. Although the! ,:,It loVur V.IIIcy i;<k111kUt 1W UOW;idure:d Lin iSOlatUd entity with r(:spc:ct tc) Stolle: Of fUgionL-ri it is cluk'ir 010t the communities in the valley should commimci an arLiCULILU 0110 I)UWerful voice with regard to their interests. Our committees wish to emphasi•r.e 1110 fact that we have not addressed spe- cifically at this time all the deficiencies whicl� exist and must be remedied prior to river diversion. We simply have attempted to highlight a few issues of concern that presently seem particularly relevant. We trust that the Federal. Power Commissior, will hold public hearings on Northeast Utilities' proposed amendment for diversion, and that it will conduct these hearings in a manner as to permit informal testi- mony by citizens of the Connecticut River v<<ltey so that all their views may be aired. Stee:rincLCorimiittues for the Connecticut River Valle I for Connecticut !_ L.� a - ..• 1,` _ ! Grego S- ) lorne, Chairman Date for Massachusetts i 14 Barbara ). G:} vey, Chdirri} n Dote ii:i l TOWN OF AGAWAM INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 1 FROM- _ Ppter Cnuto, Tgidn Manager DATE: May 16, 1978 T p: Directors Cab aa nd stone SUBJECT: Conn. River Basin Plan Attached material received form Dorothy Nelson and forwarded to you for comment. e Town Manager 1js 10 -E lid 91 IVII 0161 301Al0 Wv310 NMOI TOWN OF AGAWAM INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM Dorothy Nelsen May 11, 1978 � . FROM: DATE: TO: Peter Caputo, Town Manager SUBJECT: I suggest Agawam adopt the two enclosed resolutions for the reasons stated in the cover letter from J. Gurvitch. If the resolutions are passed by Council, please send a copy to me as well as other persons listed on resolve, Dorothy A. Nelsen .� Agawam Rep. MSCCR ti, ZZ cn _i w 4 5UChusetts Steering Cottin Ittee Barbara J. Garvey, Chairperson City Hall. 36 Court Street Springfield, Massachusetts 0 1103 on the Connecticut River . April 28 ' 1978 . Dear Dorothy : We are enclosing two resolutions issued by the City of Springfield on April 18, 1978. The longer of the two resolutions is concerned with Ftlbli �: Law (PL) 89-80, the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965, which is now before Congress for renewal and funding. PL 89-80 created the Nat ' l . Water Resources Council and the River Basin Commissions. With reference ' to our region, this law created the New England River Basins Commission (NERBC) , the Coordinating Group, the Conn. River Basin Program, etc. If PL 89-80 is not renewed or inadequately funded, overall river planning will cease to Qxist when funds run out in the next year or two. Should this occur , the concept of total river planning will come to an end and we will revert to the piecemeal uncoordinated riser ' ' development , which has occurred in the past , to the detriment of our water resource. With water resources becoming increasingly vital to this region and to the country, we should not permit this to happen.~ In its successful dealings• with NERBC , the Mass. Steering Comm, hes been able to to obtain an important voice for Valley residents in determining direction of river planning and development, If NERBf ceases to exist , the ability of Valley opinion to influence . r,iver policy will be substantially diminished, perhaps lost . The shorter of the two enclosed resolutions supports the establishment of a Federal Consistency Policy . At present , Federal agencies can ignore planning and development approved for river basins and procede with projects directly contrary to such plans. For example, the Corp of Engineers has recently issued its New England Water Supply Study in which it requests funds for diversion of Conn. River water to Quabbin. NERBC, however, has removed Conn. River diversion from its priority (with approval of its Army Corp- member) and with the State of Mass, has approved delay in diversion of water until certain studies are EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Franklin County: David Berelson Holyoke:Joseph Niquette Hampden Counly:Joseph E. Gurvitch Longmeadow: Selectman Lawrence E. Dwight Hampshire County: Arthur Pichetle Northampton: Mayor Harry S. Chapman, Jr. Chicopee: Mark E. Webb South Hadley: David W. Stickel 1 completed. The Federal Consistency Policy, if approved, would prevent inconsistencies of this nature by requireing a certification of con- . sistency to accompany requests for funding. The Mass . Steering Comm. strongly endorses the enclosed resolutions and urges all Steering conyn6nities, counties, & planning agencies issue similar resolutions to the same designees listed by Springfield. Since hearings are already in process in Washington, early action is urged. . Cordially yours, Mass . Steering Comm. Comm. On The Conn. River A. oseph E. Gurvitche Chrmp. . Policy Comm. C I T Y O F S P R I N G F I E L D In the City Council, April 18, 1978 WHEREAS , the New England River Basins Commission (MjRK) h+lt<� an approved plan for the Connecticut River Basin, which cond fists of NERBC's findings and recommendations on the 1970 ComprehenatVa '#1nyf0t#- '1il1 +1111 1•4'11111'1 ( 11172) '111,1 1 114' 111 V1+1 '11 ( 110711) 1 .11111 WHEREAS , a special Connecticut River Basin program w4p established in 1972 to insure that the Basin Plan is used to %104q VRte= resource management actions at all levels; and WHEREAS , the plan for water resource management ip the Connecticut River Basin reflects the desires and wivhes of. 'Ch� lt ,tr� of the river valley; and WHEREAS , the Connecticut River Basin Plan (CRBP) proyideq for local participation in the determination of policy in the uqq, $M- . gevelopment of the River 's resources; and "�• WHEREAS, the CRBP is the primary vehicle for coordinating activities to facilitate plan -implementation and for ina3ltRlnl4� Vpdatinq the basin plan; and WHEREAS , the CRBP is presently conducting "Section 7310 studies and a Cumulative Impact study on river ;elated p;044 >} furtherance of plan development; and t: WHEREAS, the failure to enact 011655 and 62701 would ip effect discontinue the Water Resources Council Gnd the MERRC also' wQu4 remove the only agencies concerned with overall r1ve=' bajj4`. lepA� and development at a time when water resovrcpp aro opQ. YiW to this country 's welfare; and WHEREAS , the failure to enact H11655 and 62701 would are4vq q void in river basin planning and mane nt in which voyprrap3t 4M • ` non-government interests could make decLsions in their own i.ntoreat in isolation and unrelated to any overall •000rdination or polig PAI =1v49 p�aAainq .and development to the 4etriment o$ Qur vita; 11e4 114MAP NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of th City of Springfield strongly endorsee House Bill 11655 end fgoato bill 2701 extending authorization of PL 89-8p, the Water Resource �� lti� Act of 1965 w r BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Springfield urogB Representative Lloyd Moods , Chairman, Subcommittee on Water and poMg Resources and Representative Tom Bevill, Chairman, SubeomIttee on . Public Worker to release House Hill 11655 for consideration by th6 of Representatives with recommendation for and ad passage e pate BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Springligld %WPO Senator Mike Gravel, Chairman, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Senator J. Bennett Johnston, Chairman, Subcommittee on Publie' ilorks, to release Senate Bill 2701 for consideration by the Senate With V �• tion for passage and adequate funding `` BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk, Rose A. PQlia � -be instructed to forward a copy of this resolution to rresidlnt Jaq�� Carter, White House, Washington, D. C. , Reprgaentstive Ljoy4 Chairman, House Subcommittee on Water 6 Power Resources, 'Longworth House Office Bldg. , Washington, D. C. , Senator Mike Grglvel,` CbairS", ' Senate Subcommittee on Water Resources , Dirksen Senate Officg Dldo• f ' 4204 Washington, D. C. , Representative Tom Bevill, Chairpan, Houma . Subacwittee on Public Works, Rayburn House Office 814g.-, 2362 '140b4 + . , senator J. Senate- SuboaMit%" r�`D C Bennett Johnston, Chairman, , Public Works, Dirksen Senate Office Bldg'. , 4204 Waohing ton, 9,04 9. Congressman Edward P. Sol4nd, 2426 Rayburn B14c . , Washtqqta4j- Q. C. Congressman Bylvio Conte, ' 2300 Rayburn Bldg. , Washtnj�Qn, p, C. ,COpgr g. Paul TegAgas, 1324 Longworth Bldg. , Washington ' D. C. anata Brooke, 421 Russell Bldg. , Washtngton, 'D. C. , SonatcW L�r h "'l We . 1235 Dirkeen Bldg. , Washington, D. C. , Evelyn 8. Murphy, pecWet of HnYirgrumrntal Affairs, state of D�aas. , 100 Cambridge St. . Cecil 8. AnOrus, 6ecretary, Dept. of the Interior,' lnterios Mdq. r;i;.. , Washington4' ti. C. , Guy F. Martin, Assist. Secretary of end O -Nat" Roso4ggss, U. S, Dept. of Intprlor, Room 4616, Interipf Sulk. , �� , D C Lao Idol, Director, U. P. Water Resources Cc=# i 61 ' ; ,h �' 2140 00 Street, Washington, p: C: , Now gngland' Rivet Qemin cawv't 53 Mate Street, Boston, Hasa. , Connggtic�ut RiVor aAsiA pro"40,' 8" 4igl HAnoveff N. H. , 9arbara Garvey, Mass. Stsering Cam"tt" ' ! i River; City Ball Annex, Bprin field, Hasa.', ' Rsprosebt4tL 01 ` HAnselsk, Conn. Steering C=Tttee for the ConneQtiou�• RivjW. - /t t0 House, Hartford, Conn. , Conn. River Watershed Council, 125 Cambq Naatbampton. Xa►ss. , rower Pioneer Valley gleaning CM., I$ 1Q$W4kr4#St R West Sprinotield, pass. , U4mpehtre Count Planning Gap• , Coin M 4 true oolw Perd ilf? Rl$ $v passed bytihs G tOr GQ I p v <. ,' -t 1 •ii.sir•:S'�-.. C I T Y O F S P R I N G F I E L D In the City Council, April 18, 1979 WHEREAS , the New England River Basins Commission (9$1") has an approved plan for the Connecticut River Basin, which consists of NEREC' s findings and recommendations on the 1970 ComprehensiYe Investigation report ( 1972) and the River ' s Reach (197 01 add WHEREAS, the use of Connecticut River water and rolp"4 land resources involves actions by numerous federal, State and local ogenciee; and WHEREAS , no established policy for insuring complisace by federal agencies with approved river basin plans now existsl WHEREAS, the Water Resources Council is now c acing adopting a Federal Consistency Policy which would require that; t� program and budget activities be consistent with app;g� # � ' basin plane NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, th4t the City of B ;4,149 rloW urges and encourages the Water Resources Council to adopt su: and if necessary, to initiate and support enactment of �Ogislatiaa requiring that federal program and budget $0$04 6 Po s t with a aprovsd river basin plans ��' BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerks PAWO 4, Vq be instructed to forward A copy of this resolutioA tg 't4$ 901U WAM President James E. Carter, White House, Maahingtgp Q ` Cgppa� Pdward P. Boland, 2426 Rayburn Bl¢g. , Waehingtoni" C.,s CammssmsR- eylvio Contp, 2300 Rayburn Bldge. , Washi6itgo f, D. C. ,' 4044 W *W49d: Brooks, 421 Russell Bldg. , Washington, P. C. , senator Drell NOGG• 1235 Dirksvn bldg. , Washington, P. C. , Evelyn T. Xurphy, 49Arotw of Environmental Affairs , Comsgonw®alth of Domes: , 100 Cs ridge" pit''. mass. , Cecil s. Andrus, Secretary, Dept.' of Intorior;" inter ,q �ldO.� R r• Washington, D. C. , Guy F. Martin, Assist. 9eprotag og L,"" MataM Ulowpose r Dept. of the inte0or s Rosso 6616, 'Intorior . td. D. C. ,' Leo Zeal, Directors U, s. Water Assourq#s Cqp. . 2L 4LAOr tug "L" 8trest, Washington, D. C. , Barbara Garvey, Mass.` ftnrinq the Conn. River, City Hall Annex, springfie14 S. , re to ' Astrid T. Hanxalek, Conn. Steering Comm. for the Conn. We"46 t# U Capitol, lw- Hartford, Conn. , Drew England River Basin Cam;. 53 -1$ato It. • Boston, Hass. , Conn. River Watershed Council, 125 Carobs qp. , 8"tmobtan TTT Mass. , Lower Pioneer Valley Planning Cam. , 26 Central 6t. , M+ o% Springfield, Mass. , Hampshire County Planning Ccmau. , Coyrt psi Worthampton, Mass. , and Franklin County planning Fgga. , GoW]Ft 4W$s Greenfield, Mass. i t row sops of a Resolve prssad bV the City Cm&Ail April 18p 1V8 6A offloil I Mew 4rl 24, 19790 it t c +�-� Gs �' . . . T To: Town Manager From; Dorothy A. Nplspn Subject.: Ridgeview Heights Acquisition 'Mr. Caba: ' I have provided for you the followin-; information relative to the acqui- sition of "lidgeview Heights for park land, appearinf7 on the Ag'pnda toni ht. I have been working on this submission since April 1977. Funding has been provided for the coming fiscal year at $4 Million for urban Self- Help and at. $4 million for regular Self- Help funding according to Ed Connelly. Applications: are' acce ,ed between Lvov. _1, 1977 and Aug. 31, 1978 and I feel the timing is ideal for application now and any delay would be to our disadvantage as many other communities will also be applying early for this fundinn. I have researched the question of access from a major road and find the following: 1. Springfield Water Dept. gave two reasons for not grRnting access at this time. (attached) I feel that both of these problems could easily be alleviated given same time and negotiation as there a move on the State level to accomodate multiple use of public utlities easements. 2.Mr. Aiergel is not now willing to sell any land for access, however it is most probable that in the future this land will be sold or subdivided and access could be provided then. 3. Access in the immediate future would be on Winston Dr, and Provin rat. Dr. , planned subdivision streets. If the Council pass,:!:; a resolution tonight the following time frame can be expected for processing the application: Application will be completed within the week and submitted to Division of Conservation Services. The Division does field examination, interagency review and priority rating. Then application is reviewed and approved or rejected by Sec, of Fnvironmental Affairs. .r t Thereforei`I respectfully request the Agawam Town Council to &M3rove the following Articles The Agawam Town Council authorizes the Conservation Commission and the Town of Agawam to seek funding under M.G.L. Chapter 132A, Sec, 11 to, acquire land known as Ridgeview Heights and legally described ast Being part of the lots on a plan of lots dated May 29, 1973 and endorsed by Agawam Planning Board and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 144, Pages 86-87. Containing approximately forty acres more or less and including lots 27 through 87, inclusive, and meant to include all of said lots located northerly of City of. Springfield Water Department Easement on said plan. Also, any and all other land owned by Solitario and/or indicated in said plan as Northeasterly and Fasterly of said lots referred to above. Also, intending to convey an unnumbered parcel abutting Springfield Water Dept. Easement and Provin Mountain Drive and hots 453, #54, andA 55 hereinbefore referred to. Being, part of the premises on a plan recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Plan #134, Pages b & 71 and to enter into any contracts therefor. Yours truly, Dorothy A. 'Welsen land Acquisition Chairman Agawam Consevation Commission THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means STATE HOUSE. BOSTON EDWARD W. CONNELLY 3RD HAMPDEN DJSTRICT 505 RIVER ROAD, AGAWAM O 40; 400, 0)4W t� • • i sarrrt� r esu n T11 K clTY or SPRING1"IELD, MASSAC,HIJSFTTS November 4. 1977 Mrs. Robert Nelsen 70 Provin Mt. Drive Feeding Hills, Hass. 01030 Dear Mrs, Nelsent I have discussed the possibility of the Springfield Hater Department giving the Town of Agawam an easement over our property off North Hest St. to get to the property that the Conservation Commission wants for a park Mr. Sweeney, Hater Department Manager, regrets that he must deny your request for the following reasons: 1) Due to the uncertainties of when and where we would locate a new transmission line to the city. 2) The problem of drainage from one side of the easement to the other if a road were built Very truly yours, MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS I7 I FHB:mps Francis H. Broderick Supervising Water Engineer To: 'gown Ya.nager From: Dorothy A. NP.lsen Subject.: Ridgeview Heights Acquisition ?-*r. Caba: T have provided for you the following information relative to the acqui- sition of ?idgeview Heights for park land, appearim on the Agenda tonight. I have been working on this submission since April 1977. Funding has been provided for the coming fiscal year At $4 Million for urban Self- Help And at t4 million for regular Self- Help funding according to Ed Connelly. Applications: are' accepted between Nov.- 1 1977 and Aug._ 31, 1978 and I feel the timing is ideal for application now and any delay would be to our disadvantage as many other communities will also be applying early for this funding. I have researched the question of access from a major road and find the following: 1. Sprinrrfield Water Dept. gave two reasons for not granting access at this time. (attached) I feel that both of these problems could easily be alleviated given some time and negotiation as there a move on thA State level to accomodate multiple use of public utlities easements. 2.Mr. Aiergel is not now willing to sell any land for access, however it is most probable that in the future this land will be sold or subdivided and access could be provided then. 3. Access in the immediate future would be on Winston Dr. and Provin rat. Dr. , planned subdivision streets. If the Council 1x~-.s5--t:s a resolution tonight the following time frame can be expected for processing; the application: Application will be completed within the week and submitted to Division of Conservation Services. The Division does field examination, interagency review and priority rating;. Then application is reviewed and approved or rejected by Sec. of Environmental Affairs. Therefore Tres respectfully re quest the Agawam Town Council to approve the following articles The Agawam Town Council authorizes the Conservation Commission and the Town of Agawam to seek funding under M.G.L. Chapter 132A, Sec. 11 to. acquire land known as Rldgeview Heights and legally described as: Being part of the lots on a plan of lots dated May 29, 1973 and endorsed by Agawam Planning Board and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 144, Pages 86-87. Containing approximately forty acres more or less and including lots 27 through 87, inclusive, and meant to include all of said lots located northerly of City of Springfield Water Department Easement on said plan. Also, any and all other land owned by Solitario and/or indicated in said plan as Northeasterly and Easterly of said lots referred to above. Also, intending; to convey an unnumbered parcel abutting Springfield Water Dept. Easement and Provin Mountain Drive and hots #53, #54, and. #55 hereinbefore referred to. Being part of the premises on a plan recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Plan #134, Pages E & 71 and to enter into any contracts therefor. You,rs truly. Dorothy A. ' elsen land Acquisition Chairman Agawam Consevation Commission THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means STATE HOUSE. BOSTON EDWARD W. CONNELLY 3RD HAMPDEN DISTRICT 565 RIVER ROAD. AGAWAM 4 • kf Aft4 r1A IVA • if JtA r I <�%sorttX r THK CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSFTTS November 4, 1977 firs. Robert Nelsen 70 Provin Mt. Drive Feeding Hills, Bass. 01030 Dear tors. Nelsen: I have discussed the possibility of the Springfield Water Department giving the Town of Agawam an easement over our property off North West St. to get to the property that the Conservation Commission wants for a park Mr. Sweeney,, Water Department Manager, regrets that he must deny your request for the following reasons: 1) Due to the uncertainties of when and where we would locate a new transmission line to the city. 2) The problem of drainage from one side of the easement to the other if a road were built Very truly yours, MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS L -7- 0A, FMBsmps Francis M. Broderick Supervising Water Engineer " f To: gown Manager From: Dorothy A . i,;PlsPn Subject.: Ridgeview Heights Acquisition Mr. Caba: ' I have provided for you the following in"fo.rration relative to the Acqui- sition of '?idPeview Heights for park land, appearing on the agenda tonight. I have been worl<ing on this submission since April 1977. Funding has been provided for the coming fiscal year at $4 Million for urban Self- Help And at t4 million for regular Self- Help funding according to Fd Connelly. Applications: are' acce ted between Nov. 1,• 1977 and Aug. 31, 1978 and I feel the timing is ideal for application now and any delay would be to our disadvantage as many other communities will also be applying. early for this funding. I have researched the question of access from a major road and find the following: 1 . Springfield Water Dept gave two reasons for not granting access at this time, (att-ached) I feel that both of these problems could easily be ..allevia.ted given some time and negotiation as there a move on they State level to accomodate multiple use of public utliti.es easements. . 2.Mr. Biergel is not now willing to sell any land for access, however It is most probable that in the future this land will be sold or subdivided and access could be provided then. 3. Access in the immediate future would be on Winston Dr. and Provi.n M. Dr. , planned subdivision streets. If the Council passe,; a resolution tonight the following time frame can be expected for processing, the application: Application will be completed Within the week and submitted to Division of Conservation Services. The Division does field examination, interagency review and priority rating,. Then application is reviewed and approved .or rejected by Sec, of Environmental Affairs. Therefore, I respectful4 request the Agawam Town Council to approve the followint Rrt.icle= The Agawam Town Council, authorizes the Conservation Commission and the Town of Agawam to seek funding under M.G.L. Chapter 132A, Sec. 11 to Acquire land known as RMgeview Heights and legally described as: Being part of the lots on a plan of lots dated May 29, 1973 and endorsed by Agawam Planning Board and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 144, Pages 86-87. Containing approximately forty acres more or less and including lots 27 through 87, inclusive, and meant to include all of said lots located northerly of City of Springfield Water Department Fasement on said plan, Also, any and all other land owned by Solitario and/or indicated in said plan as Wortheasterly and Easterly of said lots rof6rred to above. Also, Intending to convey an unnumbered parcel abutting .Springfield Water Dept. Easement and Provin Mountain Drive and Lots 053, #54, and, #55 herei.nbefore referred to. Being part 1.of the premises on a plan recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Plan #134, Pages b & 71 and to enter into any contracts therefor. Youxs truly, Dorothy A. Nelsen land Acquisition Chairman Agawam Consevation Commission THE GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS House of Representatives ` Committee on Ways and Means i STATE HOUSE. BOSTON EDWARD W. CONNELLY 9R0 HAMPDEN DISTRICT 505 RIVER ROAD, AGAWAM '041 Ile 0)4w 1 � . i r f jt4 i n ilia p IRMO , . 1.�- ..�. ..6•+U THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD. MASSACHUSETTS November 4. 1977 Mrs. Robert Nelsen 70 Provin Mt. Drive Feeding Hills, Mass. M030 Dear Mrs. Nelsen: I have discussed the' possibility of the Springfield Water Department giving the Town of Agawam an easement over our property off North West St. to get to the property that the, Conservation Commission,wants for a park Mr. Sweeney, Water Department Managers regrets that he must deny your request for the following reasons: 1) Due to the uncertainties of when and where we would locate a new transmission line to the city. 2) The problem of drainage from one side of the easement to the other if a road were built Very truly yours, MMCDAi. WATER WORKS FMB:mps Francis H. Broderick Supervising Water Engineer z 1 072 �/.4e � o v RICHARD E. KENDAL.L. r COMMISSIONER October 12, 1977 o �n Dear Official: n L rn The Resource Qnsggyation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) o has as three of its primary objectives: 1. the encouragement of resource consermtion and recovery 2. the control of hazardous wastes and 3. • the discontinuance of open dumping. Among the act's requirements is for the governor of each state to identify regions for the purpose of solid waste management by November 12, 1977. What follows is an explanation of the approach to the regional identification process recamiended by the Massachusetts RCRA Task Force (composed of representatives of state, regional and federal agencies as well as representatives of the public and industry.) Your comments on this process would be greatly appreciated. Several alternative approaches to the regional identification process have been suggested. 1. Designation of the C.cmnmmgealth with the option for it to designate substate regions at a later time as regions and logical management patterns develop. 2. Designation of counties. 3. Designation of regional planning agencies. 4. The joint designation of the Ccmrrnnwealth and individual municipalities. As in alternative number one, substate regions could be identified at a later time, as regions and logical management patterns develop. Alternative four is the approach adopted by the RCRA Task Force. This alternative is the most appropriate in light of the EPA guidelines and product output requirements under RCRA. EPA requirements such as the open dump inventory (statewide) , the initiation of a hazardous waste regulatory program (statewide) and the implementation of resource recovery alternatives are specific and product oriented. The state currently conducts an inspection and enforcement program, a hazardous waste regulatory program and in many areas of the Commonwealth has proceeded beyond the point of conceptual planning for resource recovery. The current State Solid Waste Management Plan is based on five years of planning and considerable expense to the Ccmmmwealth and U.S. EPA. Among its aims is the establishment of a network of regional facilities to serve the entire state. t -2- The plan, of necessity, respects have-rule since n micipaliti.es have the authority to fully finance resource recovery facilities and only they control the disposal of their wastes. Any regional approach to solid waste management must depend on the voluntary cooperation of municipalities to be both functionally and politically viable. Other New England States will be using similar approaches and it appears likely that EPA will find them satisfactory. The re=w ended approach would lead to a coordinated state system .in terms of planning, the efficient sizing of facilities and the pramtion of economically sensible regional groupings of ccmTu ities. Such regional groupings could be formed without necessarily conforming to any existing substate region. Substate boundaries such as those of counties and RDA's are artificial and, for the most part, inappropriate as they relate to solid waste management. The designation of regions by the November 12th, deadline is not to be considered complete or final. This is the first step in a process subject to continual updates, refinements and &rendments as specific regional patterns develop. During this process the appropriate roles for all interested parties will be evaluated and identified. RDA's would be involved through their representatives on the RCRA Task Force and through public meetings held under their auspices. Public participation in this process will occur according to federally specified proceedures. If you have aoamtients on this approach please submit them prior to October 25th, 1977, to allow time for their review and for the preparation of the version of the regional identification process to be submitted to EPA on November 12th, 1977. Very truly yours, z A a. J P fr 4. /,r// 'chard E. Kendal C=Tu ssioner t of Env' Management David Standley Oomnissioner Department of Environmental Quality Engineering KM/'akg ilowV. NEWS AND VIEWS FROM WHITMAN & HOWARD, INC., ENGINEERS AND ARCHITECTS VOL. 11. NO.2,JULY 1977 WHAT IS THIS STUFF? GRANTS OFFERED FOR ATTLEBORO Websts Dictionary defines "water" WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT as an "odorless, tasteless, colorless trans- parent liquid." But because of biological activity, % - pollution, or other environmental factors, water in some municipal areas seldom fits this description. In fact, seeing water as it is sup- posed to be can cause some confusion, as _ it did for one Danvers, Mass., resident shortly after the Town's new 10 mgd water treatment plant became operational. _ r — He wrote to Town officials of his plight: Dear Sir: `.= r _ Hey! What are you doing? What is this stuff that is coming through the pipes and out of my faucets? It is causing me all kinds of trouble. Attleboro's proposed 8.6 mgd wastewater treatment facility will be capable of re- One thing, I always knew when there moving phosphorus and high levels of BOD and suspended solids,and converting ammonia was enough water for a bath when I could nitrogen to nitrate. no longer see the bottom of the tub when A $22,000,000 federal grant and a The large volumes of sludge gener- filling. Now, I started drawing water for a bath and kept watching,-and the first thing $4,600,000 state grant have been offered ated during this process will be continu- im to Attleboro, Mass., to help fund the con- ously thickened by both gravity thicken- I knew, water was pouring over the rim tub and all over the floor and I im of struction of the City's new advanced waste- ers and air flotation thickeners, then dis- still see the bottom the tub. ld water treatment facility and 21 miles of charged to holding tanks. interceptor What goes? ieptor and lateral sewers. After periodic blending, the sludges Keep it es —I like it. Great job. The proposed 8.6 mgd treatment will be dewatered by filter presses into a facility will be capable of removing 96% solids content of 40% before being dis- Yours truly, of the BOD, 98`90 of the suspended solids, charged into a multiple hearth incinerator and 92% of the phosphorus from the in- for further reduction to a small volume of Acoming wastewater. ash. The facility will utilize a two-stage This proposed facility will replace W. Robert Leach aeration process, which will oxidize the the City's existing 4.0 mgd secondary organics, then convert more than 95% of treatment plant which dates back more VALUE ENGINEERS rile ammonia nitrogen contained in the than 60 years. wastewater to nitrate. In the early 1970's the Massachusetts Ali A. Ali,Daniel P.Cobbett,Donald The conversion of ammonia nitro- Division of Water Pollution Control con- F. Dargie, Curtis H. Flight, Steven A. gen will effectively eliminate the oxygen ducted water quality studies on the Ten Goodridge, John T. Hannigan, and Arthur demand in the receiving water body that Mile River. Based on these findings, the Liatsos have recently been certified as is associated with this conversion. high degree of treatment for the Attleboro "Value Engineers" after completion of a Following nitrification, the effluent plant was established to maintain a Class C 40-hour training program sponsored by the will be clarified then polished by rapid quality in the vicinity of the discharged American Society of Civil Engineers.Value sand filtration utilizing an Automatic effluent and to assure Class B quality Engineering seeks to make the most of Backwash filter. The effluent will be further downstream so the water can be each dollar spent on a particular project, further treated by disinfection with chlo- used for fishing, swimming and a source thus improving its value and economy. rine and enhanced with a post-aeration of water supplies for communities in this This approach is applied to such public process to raise the dissolved oxygen con. area. works projects as roads, water pollution tent of the effluent to a minimum of 75% control facilities,and dams. of saturation. (please turn to last page) � M G�Irat surveying the situation DRINKING WATER STANDARDS ENACTED Plans and specifications are being prepared for the construction of Willow Park in The major provisions of the Federal Bennington, VC This project will include a comfort station, ball fields, and miscellaneous Safe Drinking Water Act (P.L. 93-523), site work. ■ A report has been completed on Besse Pond Park in Torrington,Conn.,which which was signed into law in December, includes recommendations for converting an existing retention pond into the City's first out- 1974, became effective on June 24, 1977. door swimming area. ■ A new ski tow and snow-making facilities are being installed at This historic legislation represents Prospect Bill Park in Waltham, Mass. ■ A.traffic and parking study to help facilitate the the first involvement by the federal gov- rhovement of traffic traveling within and through the Town is being conducted for Hollis- ernment dri monitoring and controlling the ton,Mass. a The Piping System Institute has awarded diplomas to Charles L.Hattaway,P.E., nation's public water supply systems. and Edwin MacArthur,P.E.,for completing a five-day course on piping systems and theirinter- The Act is aimed at assuring that rctions with soils. ■ Richard A. JubinvUle, P.E.,has been appointed chairman of the Pub- drinking water supplies meet national ,c Relations Committee of the New England Water Pollution Control Association. ■ De- standards for the protection of public ign work is progressing on roadway reconstruction programs in. Waterbury, Conn., and health. Worcester, Mass. a The Permanent Sewer Commission of Hull, Mass., has applied to the Enforceable maximum limits have U.S.-.Environmental Protection Agency-for a grant to design sewers to serve the remaining now been set by the U.S. Environmental unsewered areas of Town. ■ Searsport, Me., has received a grant from the U.S. Environ- Protection Agency for 10 inorganic chemd- mental Protection Agency to update and complete Step I facilities planning documents cals, six organic pesticides, bacteriological for the Town's proposed sewerage system. ■ A step 11 grant application has been filed for contaminants, radioactivity, and turbidity the preparation of plans and specifications for a sewerage system which will service the (cloudiness) in drinking water. Responsl- Bass Rocks and Brier Neck sections of Gloucester, Mass. An application has been submit- bility for enforcing these primary stand- ted to the Massachusetts Division of Water Pollution Control for a 90%state grant for the ards rests with the individual states. construction of the City's main wastewater treatment facility. Gloucester has also received States will also be required to de- a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a sewerage study of the Lanes- velop a laboratory certification program ville section of the City. ■ An industrial waste study of the fish processing industry in and an emergency water plan. Gloucester, Mass., has been submitted to the Overall Economic Development Commission Program grants to help administer of tape Ann, Inc., for approval. ■ A Step 11 grant application has been Filed for the con- this Act will be made available to states by struction.of Phase A of the proposed sewerage system for Tewksbury, Mass. ■ A Step I the EPA. However, no money is presently .application.has been filed for a study to.determine the,locationof•a new outfall at the ex- available to individual communities. isting wastewater treatment facility in Manchester, Mass. Design work has begun on lateral A 15-member National Drinking sewers and sewer extensions in the Town under a Step 11 grant. ■ Fairfield, Conn., has Water Advisory Council has been created been awarded a 5359,000 Step II grant for the Mill River Valley sewer project,which will to advise the U.S. Environmental Protec- consist of the design of 30 miles of sewers, a major pumping station, and small ejector tion Agency on effective implementation station. w Burlington, Vt., has filed a Step III grant application for the construction of of the Act and accompanying regulations. a pumping station, force main, and gravity sewers. ■ The operation and construction The Act also contains provisions supervision of sanitary landfill areas is continuing in Yarmouth and Sandwich, Mass. ■ whereby a citizen may now bring civil suit A new sewerage system is being designed to accommodate the industrial-commercial'areas action against any public water system be- of Newington, N.H. The privately-owned sewerage system, which presently serves the lieved to be violating these newly-enacted Newington Shopping Plaza, will be taken over by the Town and expanded into this indus- regulations. trial-commercial region, where a number of major industries are located. A new collection As mandated by the Act, the EPA system will also be built as part of this project. • Review of subdivision plans and inspec- has proposed secondary drinking water tion of street and drainage construction for development work is continuing in Medfield, regulations to complement the primary Plymouth, Abington, Pembroke, Hanson, East Bridgewater,and Kingston, Mass. ■ Basic health-related regulations. design data is being collected for a new 24 mgd, all gravity water treatment plant to be These secondary regulations are constructed in Stamford, Conn. ■ A test well exploration program has begun in Duxbury, meant to serve as guidelines for states in i Mass. a A basis of design report, which will incorporate data from pilot plant studies, is governing drinking water contaminants being prepared for the proposed water treatment plant in Rutland,Vt. ■ A water system which do not pose a known threat to improvement program is underway in Marshfield, Mass. This project will include the con- human health, but still may render drink- struction of three new pumping stations, a system study, and well testing. ■ Contract ing water less palatable or usable. documents are being finalized prior to the advertising for the construction of a 30 mgd EPA's recommendations deal with { water treatment plant in Lowell Mass. ■ Work is proceeding on the-design of a 12 mgd P P g gn g odor, color, pH, total dissolved solids, water treatment plant, pipelines, and renovations to three existing pumping stations in corrositivity, foaming agents, chlorides, t Haverhill, Mass. ■ Prestressed concrete tanks are being constructed in Centerville- copper, hydrogen sulfide, iron, manga- Osterville and Townsend, Mass. ■ A 3.8 mg water tank is being built in Provincetown, nese, zinc, and sulfates — agents generally Mass., with the aid of EDA Public Works funds. ■ basement takings have been finalized responsible for creating taste and odor for Phase III of a $7,000,000 sewer construction project in Wilmington, Mass. This phase problems. will provide interceptor lines to connect to the Silver Lake area of Town, thus helping to These secondary proposals are not abate the pollution problem in this region. enforceable b the y federal government, and their use by individual states is optional. ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENTS APPOINTED I am pleased to announce the appointment of two of our associates to the position of assistant vice presi- dent. Over the years, Whitman & Howard,Inc.,has watched with pride r ;i the professional and personal growth r ROBERT E,HICKMAN STEV.ENJ.MEDLAR of these men who have truly distin- Mr. Hickman joined the firm in guished themselves with their out- Since 1962. Mr. Medlar has been 1965 as a project engineer in the Water Pol- responsible for many of the fiirm's water lution Control Department. Since that standing ability, fine character, and works projects and is presently assistant time, he has prepared comprehensive sew- head of the Water Department and a erage reports for several New England mu- high degree of principle project engineer. nicipalities and has implemented the de- Mr. Medlar designed and engineered sign and construction of various sewerage We look forward to their fu- the Manchester, N.H., water treatment projects. plant, the first such facility in this country lure efforts and enthusiasm in help- designed specifically for the doubled'iltra- He is presently an assistant head of tion process, which has received engineer- the Water Pollution Control Department and project engineer. ing to assure the continued advance- ing excellence awards from the Consulting Engineers'Council of New England and the Mr. Hickman was project engineer ment of our organization. American Consulting Engineers Council, on fte Paris Utility District water pollu- and an award for leadership from American tion control project in So. Paris, Me., I speak for all employees of Cty and County magazine. which received engineering excellence thisrnr in extending these men our The Manchester, N.H.,plant was also awards from the Consulting Engineers' designated as one of the top ten out.stand- Councfl of New England and the Ameri- ing achievements of 1974 by the National can Consulting Engineers Council. The Congratulations and sincere wishes Society of Professional Engineers. project has also been cited for excellence Mr. Medlar was named "Young En- in engineering design by Water & Wastes for future success. gineer of the Year" by the Massachusetts Engineering magazine. Sincerely, Society of Professional Engineers in 1974. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineer- He received a B.S. in Civil Engineer- ing from the University of Massachusetts ing from the University of Massachusetts and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from and an M.S.in Civil Engineering from Tufts Northeastern University. _`I� University. (jIp'�4X !• He is a Registered Professional Engi- He is a Registered Professional Engi- neer in all of the New England States and neer in all of the New England states and New York and is a member of the Amed- is a.member of the American Society of can Society of Civil Engineers, American Civil Engineers,Maine Waste Water Control Water Works Association, American Water Association, Narragansett Water Pollution ROBERT T. JONES Resources Association,New England Water Control Association, New England Water President Works Association, Plymouth County Pollution Control Association, and Water Water Works Association, and Sigma X1 Pollution Control Federation. (Honorary Research Society). Mr. Hickman is past chairman of the Mr. Medlar serves on committees of Safety Committee of the New England the American and New England Water Water Pollution Control Association. He is Works Associations and as an instructor at a member of the Sessions Program Com- the NEWWA school for treatment plant mittee of the Environmental Engineering operators. Division of the ASCE. He has authored more than a dozen published articles and papers for national He has authored a number of pub- trade magazines and professional journals, lished articles and spoken before profes- and has spoken before numerous profes- sional and civic groups about various as- sional, educational, civic, and community pects of water pollution control. groups about the water works field. t I'' CONCORD'S FIRST BARNSTABLE ACCEPTS POLLUTION CONTROL FUNDS PEDESTRIAN PLAZA Residents of Concord, N.H., will soon be enjoying their City's first pedes- trian plaza. t i� _ r;•� . ' Bids will soon be received on a S250,000 contract for the construction of Bicentennial Square, a pedestrian park E to be located on the site of the City's old police station. This 1-1/2 acre square will be de- M• veloped with decorative paving, a foun- • , tain,lighting,and market stalls. Only a few blocks from Concord's - shopping and business districts and the State Capitol, Bicentennial Square will a, offer the thousands of persons in the area on weekdays a chance to pause and rest on benches and sitting walls which will be built on a raised pedestrian plaza. = All proposed and existing utilities will be located below grade upon comple- The centrally-located Freezer Road Pump Station will convey all wastewater col- tion of the project to preserve the open lected in Barnstable village to the proposed 4.2 mgd wastewater treatment facility. Archi- space of the park. tectural and landscaping techniques will be used to help preserve the scenic "local color"of The old police station structure will the pumping station sites. be converted into a restaurant. The project, which is being funded The Water Pollution Control Board Wastewater from the Barnstable Vil- by the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and of Barnstable, Mass., has accepted federal cage area will be conveyed to the centrally- a Community Block Grant,is expected to and state grants for the construction of the located Freezer Road Pump Station,which be completed in the spring of 1978. Town's $15,800,000 pollution abatement will then pump all flows from this area to program. the treatment facility. These funds include a $11,513,000 The new treatment facility will be G LO UC ESTE R FISH PIER grant from the U.S. Environmental Protec- capable of accommodating wastewater gen- tion Agency and a $2,302,000 grant from erated in the Barnstable Village area as well STUDY UNDERWAY the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ap- as future flows from the Hyannis portion proximately $2,000,000 of these grant of the Town of Barnstable. A comprehensive feasibility study for funds have been received for the construc- Completion of this project will elimi- future expansion of the Gloucester State tion of lateral sewers, thus reducing the nate failing subsurface disposal systems, Fish Pier, which will focus on revitalizing local cost by about fifty percent. thus alleviating further degradation of the area's fishing industry, is being pre- Receipt of these grants culminates ground and surface water in the Barnstable pared for the Commonwealth of Massachu- more than three years of design and close Village area. The recreational and aesthetic setts Department of Environmental Quality value of this area will,in turn,be enhanced Engineering,Division of Waterways. scrutiny hi this LudenVes nme.2 rn-d endue with the improved quality of ground and The study will investigate the possi- Project which includes a 4.2 mgd secon-dairy water. da wastewater treatment facility and ble expansion of the pier and wharf com- sewerage system extensions to and In addition, implementation of the plex for berthing facilities for future ship throughout Barnstable Village. project will not threaten any part of the traffic, new fish markets, and processing world-famous Hvannis shoreline. facilities. The new wastewater treatment plant So the character of Cape Cod will • The economic and engineering feasi- will expand and upgrade the existing 1.39 not be disturbed within the project area, bility of this expansion including its poten- mgd Hyannis treatment facility, which is architectural and landscaping techniques tial for creating new jobs in the fishing and now discharging primary effluent through have been employed to blend the pump related industries and other community sand beds into the groundwater. This facil- station sites into the surrounding area. All impacts will also be analyzed. ity will incorporate a number of unique sewer construction will be below grade Two management studies are in- features including on-site generation of upon completion of the project. volved relative to the construction of a fuel sodium hypochlorite which will be used for The construction phase is expected depot with storage and distribution facili-- disinfection, computerized distribution of to last approximately two years. ties on the state pier and a management effluent to 47 filtration beds to minimize The success of this project is st- and economic analysis for a potential labor requirements, and turbine generation tributed to a combined effort of the U.S. dealer who will buy, box, and ship fish of standby power during periods of power Environmental Protection Agency, Massa- products. failure. chusetts Division of Water Pollution Con- The state pier facilities are managed The project will also provide a sew- trol and Department of Public Health, by The Gloucester Community Pier Asso- erage collection system extension consist- many departments of the Town of Barn- ciation, Inc., a locally-based group which ing of gravity sewers, force mains,a custom stable, and local associations working to- ]eases portions of the present pier to pri- wastewater pump station, package-type ward the common goal of pollution vate enterprises. pump station,and ejector station. abatement. SEWERAGE STUDY A LIVING CLASSROOM ��• BEGUN IN JAFFREY, N.H. - -7- ;�..--...,� An extensive sewerage system evalua- tion is being undertaken for the Town of Jaffrey, N.H. w At the present time, the Towns '1.y ,µz -� • , . ' � ��, � wastewater treatment system consists of stabilization ponds built two decades ago, where the effluent is chlorinated before be- ing discharged into the Contoocook River. r Because of excessive infiltration into this system, the New Hampshire Water A- r + Supply and Pollution Control Commission has ordered Jaffrey not to make any fur r�• - ther sewer connections until the existing J y ' treatment facilities are expanded or infil- Steven Medlar, P.E,, explains the operation and function of Burlington's water suF- tration into the system is reduced. ply and treatment system to Suffolk graouate students. Later in the discussion, William Keene, treatment plant manager, provide(, some insights into the problems facing municf In order to.complywith this man pal water works officials in trying ro mbar both government regulations and consumer date, a Step I facilities plan :s now being needs. The seminar demonstrated the interdependence of business, government, and socl- prepared for a review of the +own's entire ety in implementing a public works program sewerage system and the sign of pro- ' posed modifications. The Burlington, Mass., water treat- neers and water works personnel develop Part of the study will evaluate the ment plant recently served as a living class- and employ distribution and treatment cost-effectiveness of reducing or treating room for 28 students from Suffolk Univer- technologies. Cities and towns must find sity's Graduate School of Business Admin- and provide water supplies for consumers the present infiltration/inflow. istration. whose tax dollars support these public i The possibility of sewering the entire During a seminar on ecology and pol- works projects and whose lifestyles de- built-up area of the Town will also be lution held at the plant, the School's Busi- pend on enough water reaching their taps considered. ness, Government, and Society class ex- every day. A regional sewerage system to serve amined the problems of providing a safe, Mr. Medlar emphasized that the so- Jaffrey and portions of the adjacent com- sufficient municipal water supply, using a phisticated but expensive technology munities of Peterborough, Sharon, and first-hand case study of the Burlington needed to meet today's growing water de- Ritfdge will be studied. community, mands is available, but the public must be According to Steven J. Medlar, P-E., convinced that this investment is worth- user-charge separate report will outline project engineer of the Burlington water while. user charge and industrial cost-recovery treatment plant, the problem of meeting in view of skyrocketing prices,water, system. America's increasing water needs, which at an average cost of one cent per 20 gal- The reconstruction of sewer man- now average 320 billion gallons daily, lons, is still a real bargain. if water were as holes and the design of storm drainage equally involves business, government, and expensive as gasoline, the yearly water bill facilities will be undertaken to rehabili- society. for an average family of four would be tate sanitary sewers and surface water Federal and state agencies regulate $87,000• storm drains under another phase of the and enforce water quality standards. Engi- program. Attleboro(continued) FALL RIVER WESTERN , Construction of this facility will G EXPRESSWAY COMPLETED permit the service area of the City's sewer- B2 2 - age system to expand into South Attle- News and Views Published By i The last two sections of the Fall boro and will provide the capacity to River Western Expressway, which offer a handle two large `bntreated discharges WHITMAN &HOWARt INC. direct route to and from downtown Fall from textile industries in the area which Engineers and Architects { River, were recently opened to traffic. total more than one million gallon:.. Est. 1869 I This $14,500,000 project also fur- The South Attleboro sc_ on is a 45 William Street,Wellesley,Mass.02181 nishes a direct connection to Interstate densely-populated area with compact resi- Branch I-191 eastbound which bypasses the core dential development on small lots and a Branch Offices Yp P S South State Street,Concord,N.H.03301 area of Fall River, thus relieving the traffic significant amount of commercial develop- (603)22MS35 l flow on the portion of I-191 which crosses ment. Sewer installation in this area will re- 1700 Boston Post Road,Fairfield,Conn.06430 the City. lieve the nuisance of failing on-site disposal (203)2554129 The new expressway will also help to systems and the cost of correcting such 820 Main Street,Westbrook,Me.04092 i reduce traffic congestion on the local street systems. (207)856-6211 system where narrow streets, parked cars, Bids for the construction of the ad- and heavy pedestrian usage have impeded vanced wastewater treatment facility will Norine P.Bacigalupo traffic movement. be received late this summer. Bidding on Editor By lessening the frustration of mov- the eleven contracts required to construct + ing around in downtown Fall River, the extensions to the sewage collection system Breuer W.Fuller :r James T.McDonough '' City's commercial and industrial climate is will follow at regular intervals after the Howard R.Perkins '.�'%��1 expected to improve. award of the treatment plant project. lk NEW ENGLAND MUNICIPAL INFORMATION SERVICE NEW ENGLAND MUNICIPAL CENTER • P. O. BOX L • DURHAM, N. H. 03824 • 603-868-5000 The New England Municipal Center will conduct the Fourth Annual New England Re- gional Planning Agency Conference September 15-16, 1977, at the New England Cen- ter In Durham, New Hampshire. t New England Municipal_ Gover_n_ment: �A Profile has been released by NEMC. The publication lists all organized New England cities and towns, their population, area and type of government. Community Planning for Human_Services is the latest In a series of human services handbooks from the New England Municipal Center. The booklet describes some practical approaches for the decision maker trying to assess human service needs in the community. Available at $4.50 each plus $.50 handling charge from the ' New England Municipal Center (NEM,C) , Pettee Brook Offices, P.O. 'sox L, Durham, jF New Hampshire 03824. MUNICIPAL FORUM is designed as a quarterly Information exchange for use by of- ficials in New England cities and towns. In this fourth issue, summaries of successful programs employed in other New England municipalities are enclosed. Divided Into ten broad categories, MUNICIPAL FORUM is color-coded to aid in fil- ing. The categories and corresponding colors are as follows: I 1 General Administration - beige Public Safety - salmon- :. F_iscal - canary Environmental management - avocado Human .Services - cherry Personnel - green Economic Development - blue Parks and Recreation - gray Public Works - lilac Schools .- gold MUNICIPAL FORUM, to be successful , needs Ideas for future program summaries. Please send Information concerning programs that your municipality has undertak- en to: Larry S. Hoover, MUNICIPAL FORUM,-'New England Municipal Center; P.O. I Box L, Durham, NH 03824. Number 4 SPONSORED BY: CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE of MUNICIPALITIES •MAINE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION MASSACHUSETTS LEAGUE of CITIES and TOWNS • NEW HAMPSHIRE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION RHODE ISLAND LEAGUE of CITIES and TOWNS • VERMONT LEAGUE of CITIES and TOWNS I l - • p General Administration LOANED EXECUTIVE PROGRAM Woncea.ta, Vassachuaett6 PkOBLEM: To obtain specialized expertise to assist the city government. PROGRAM: The Loaned Executive Program is a volunteer technical assis- tance program in which private sector personnel aye "donated" to the city government for a period of time. During the past three years, Worcester has had the benefit of more than 3,000 hours of loaned expertise. NOW IT WORKS: The Loaned Executive Program was established through the ,joint efforts of the city manager and the president of a private corporation located in Worcester. Currently, a coordinating council has been established to guide city department requests into action. The city manager collects requests from depart- ment heads, as well as generating his own. These requests are then forwarded to the coordinating council , which sets priorities and performs a talent search within the community to find the person with the expertise needed_ Companies In the area then assign a volunteer for the specific project. The loaned executives work with the department heads In an advisory capacity and do not assume any supervisory responsi- bilities. The executives maintain their private employment status while on loan to the city. The coordinating council is made up of public and private sec- tor personnel. CONTACT: Francis McGrath City Manager City Hall Worcester, Massachusetts 01608 (617) 798-8151 MUdICIPAL FORUfg: An .t.nSonmati.on pubti..cati.on o f .the New England Xtuni.cipa.E CenteA Fiscal COMPUTER APPRAISALS Lynn6ietd, Mabaachuoetto PKOBLEM: To effectively and efficiently perform a uniform property ap- praisal . PROGRAM: Municipal officials in Lynnfield (population 11 ,000) have ini- tiated a computer-assisted appraisal system. It was Implement- ed with the help of a private corporation and provides a re- gression analysis estimate and a _comparable sales estimate.. The sales estimate is based upon five comparable sales for properties in the town. HOW IT WORKS: The reappraisal is based on 528 sales occurring over a three- year span. The program records 59 property characteristics with a total of 296 variables considered for regression anal- ysis. However, the final model used 30 variables. According to town officials, the coefficient of variation reported for the model was ten percent and the coefficient for dispension was eight percent. Although 25 percent of the homeowners asked for a review following reappraisal , 13 percent filed appeals. Of these, half were resolved by correcting data errors. The remaining appeals involved valuation questions with approxi- mately half of the appeals being granted. CONTACT: Edward J . McKay, Jr. , Chairman Board of Assessors Town Hall Lynnfield, Massachusetts 01940 (617) 334-3128 MUNICIPAL FORUM: An .in6mmati.on pubti.ca.ti.on a6 the New Engtand 1'.funici.pa,t' Cen.teA T v i C L_,;, Pr -w tut, Ake Mand PROULD; To ewle el -urf- bra hurdicapoed homEcNners the opportunity yu hays low-cost Tiror home rapa! rs. MG&M. As Mice of Oc7Tunity Affairs Ministers 1hu Wo Hundymar, Proqrbn or NOW of The My and sypicys a varialv of Wer- ly craftsFsn, e .g_ plunbErS, aiectriclurs, ord carpenters sno perforp mKor reGairs o- homes owned by elderly or hand- Va0paC reEiWWS Of QW7_CgEl. W many instances, the minor repairs would nOT KVVC bEen COWP10f0d beCULSE Of toe age or physicbl condition of the Mmsonner. ExEmples of work performed are repairing doors, repaWng I ight sockets and switches and repW ring leaking toilets. The craftsmen are retIrLd or semi- re-ired professionals who pork on a Par-t-flne basis. HCIV 7T �,Ji'VXiGz Requests for hour ne ass lstance ars places' with ?he city's rbusln; Specialist who visits the ham, to determine the hums- cwner!s WgIbIlity. An eligible homEowner in Kberly (60+) or hardWappea, E usld2nt of PawtuckaT. 6rt tp nwner-occupzr^- of Mur un!Ts or less. If Us parsor is WITYr, an older crafts ran IS 30eQUIE& to yerform 7h, nircr ropy 7r. The home-- owner :s responsible for parchwKy V ! the TFtcrlats us& on the ,lcb and a port;cn of The cost of : zocr , :epeneing u,7 41's ability to pay, using a s1u:n; �ez jr&v• kcr exET,ic, c; �arT� iy ol, -.Yc ForWry; Ti,CIGV ,975 YEL71Y WCY5 Pay O ppr- Cent W the labor oasts. 1 C71�.CT Edward "eeley Kousiny speclailst Office of losTurity Miair& 200 "aln Street Pawtuckel, Rhode iSidnO OZ860 (401 ) W-WO . .,"Anat&4 ;u&WaKoa o4 -t42 :'!ew EagZcutd Cc;avL Human Services r` PLAYHOUSE TO BE REBUILT ' Puvincetown, Mabaachu.6ettte r .. PROBLEM: To rebuild an historical cultural environment. PROGRAM: A U.S. Congressman, the state's Lieutenant Governor and the town Selectboard combined in a special effort to,restore the historic Provincetown Playhouse that was destroyed by fire In March 1977. HOG! IT WORKS: Following the fire, a six-state search was undertaken by the Congressman for unused buildings that could be relocated on the Playhouse site. Subsequently, four buildings were declared "in excess" at Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine. At this point, the Lieutenant Governor was able -to negotiate with the Massachusetts National Guard to transport the build- ings to Provincetown. The Selectboard is expected to take title for the excess government buildings as soon as all lo- cal permits and zoning variances are obtained. It is antic- ipated that the buildings will be ready for the 1978 summer season. CONTACT: Mary Jo Avellar, Chairman Board of Selectmen Town Hall Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657 (617) 487-3900 MUNICIPAL FORUM: An in6oAnx ti on pube i.ca ti.on og the New Fngta.nd Mun.i.ci.pat CenteA Economic Development SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING PROGRAM Wo4cu teh, t-46,6 achub e tts PROBLEM: To prevent many of the causes of small business failure. PROGRAM: The Worcester Cooperation Council , Inc. , a nonprofit communi- ty development corporation, contracts with the city of Worces- ter to stimulate economic growth through a Small Business As- sistance Program. The program mandate is to assist firms lo- cated in or willing to •relocate in Worcester. HOW IT WORKS: Technical assistance is available to all firms located with- in the city. Applicants must demonstrate the capability and knowledge to operate the business venture, that they are an equal opportunity employer, and are willing to emphasize the hiring of Worcester residents. There are two types of technical assistance. Short-term tech- nical assistance is available to all firms, for example, pro- viding information, conducting research, providing referrals, suggesting alternative approaches, working on specifically defined areas, and acting in an advisory capacity for the small business concern. Financing ( loan packaging) is usually not involved with short-term technical assistance. The second is long-term technical assistance where emphasis is placed upon growth companies which have the potential to generate employment opportunities, minority entrepreneurs/busi- nesses, and businesses located in high priority community de- velopment areas. Financial support is usually available in the case of long-term technical assistance. Emphasis is placed on management's ability to successfully operate the company. CONTACT: James J . Donoghue Economic Development Director Worcester Cooperation Council , Inc. 791 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts 01601 (617) 791-0941 MUNICIPAL FORUM: An in6oAmati_on pubti.cct,tc:.on o6 .the New England Aluni.cipat CenteA P r Public Safety, VICTIM RESTITUTION PROGRAM Wa wick, Rhode 16&nd PROBLEM: To provide monetary compensation for damages suffered by vic- tims of crime. PROGRAM: The program has three purposes: (1 ) to Inform the victim of the criminal process and to ask his input Into that process, (2) to gain restitution for the victims of crimes, and (3) to instfll in the offenders a sense of responsibility. NOW IT WORB: The first part of the program Involves the identification of the victim, crime and offender. This Is followed by a pretri- al conference where the restitution program representatives, the defendant and the judge work out a restitution agreement. For example, in the case of vandalism, the victim will receive compensation to replace or repair damaged property. In the case of assault, the offender will pay for medical damages resulting from the act. One problem in the program has been the offender who Is also poor. If restitution cannot be provided, the offender cannot participate in the program and must go through the judicial process. The VRP will request restitution as part of the sen- tencing, however. In addition, the VRP uses Department of Employment Security job lists in attempts to find work for the offenders, as well as two businesses who have employed offenders in the past. VRP personnel will arrange a meeting between the offender and the employer to discuss the possibil- ity and terms of employment. Once employed, the offender has a negotiated time period In which restitution must be paid to the VRP, which In turn pays the victim. The victim is always kept appraised of the pro- gress and disposition of the case. CONTACT: Steven Castiglioni , Director Victim Restitution Program 99 Veterans Memorial Drive Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 (401) 737-2244 �041CIPAt FORUM: An .i.njo4m.a.tion publ',icati.on o f the New i=ngt nd Munk ipat Center J Public Safety JUVENILE REHABILITATION PROGRAM Pawtucket, Rhode Iatand PROBLEM: To cut the juvenile delinquency rate while dealing with young criminal offenders. PROGRAM: The city's youth bureau emphasized rehabilitation in handling juvenile problems. The Bureau includes five officers, with . one doubling as a .drug education officer and one specializing . . .. in handling fami.ly court arraignments. Now IT WORKS: The Bureau follows guidelines established by the Chief Judge of the Family Court. The judge suggested that first offend- er misdemeanor cases be given a stern warning or a conference with the parents in attendance before being releated. More serious offenders are referred directly to the Family Court. In 1976, 475 juveniles were arrested, with 255 referred to Family Court. The Youth Bureau report lists 220 as being re- habilitated. A youth is considered to be rehabilitated when, after an initial contact with the Bureau, the person is brought in within 90 days. At that point, the file card is destroyed and the case is considered closed. CONTACT: Detective 5argeant Robert Allcock Youth Bureau Police Department Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860 (401 ) 722-0500 f MUNICIPAL FORUM: An indonmation pubti.erttc:on o6 the New Eng-and Municipal Center Public Safety POLICE EVALUATION SYSTEM Voven, New Hampbhiu PROBLEM: To provide an annual employe performance evaluation for police officers. PROGkAM: As part of the implementation of a merit pay plan, a perfor- mance evaluation plan was to be administered. The labor con- tract provided that each employe must achieve a satisfactory score in order to- receive a three percent-step„ increase in compensation and that two consecutive unsatisfactory evalua- tions constituted justification for dismissal . HOW IT WORKS: The goals during the concept--forming stage were: ( 1 ) to cre- ate an administrative entity that validly determined each em- ploye's actual job performance, (2) to base each part of the system on sound data, and (3) to arrive at a system that would be as objective as possible. The system consists of three sections: ( 1 ) a written examin- ation, (2) a superior evaluation report, and (3) a physical # fitness report. The written examination tests the employe's knowledge as it pertains to rank, assignment and length of service. Items were drawn from local and state ordinances, department rules and regulations, and widely recognized law enforcement manuals. The superior's evaluation report involves the immediate supervisor rating the employe on many factors and preparing a narrative statement detailing the employe strengths, achievements and suggested improvement areas. The physical fitness section is based more on tolerance to cardiovascular stress and other cardiac risk factors, rather than muscular strength/agility factors. CONTACT: Charles Reynolds Chief of Police • Locust Street Dover, New Hampshire 03820 (603) 742-4646 MUNICIPAL FORUM: An .i,n6onmati..on pubtieati.on o6 .the New Engtand Mun.icipat Centeh Public Safety JUVENILE JUSTICE WORK PROGRAM` A ti.ngton, Vehrnont PROBLEM: To cut the juvenile delinquency rate while dealing with young criminal offenders. PROGRA14. The Town Constable Initiated a process whereby the youthful offender has the opportunity to work off punishment through community service rather than go to court and acquire a cram- . inal record. Now IT WORKS: The process Is not open to all youth but to those who in the judgement of the Constable will benefit from the program. A youth, upon arrest for a non-serious crime, must sign a con- fession admitting to the offense. The Town Constable then discusses the case with the youth's parents and the victim. Upon agreement by all parties, the juvenile has the choice of going to court or making full restitution, apologizing to the victim and working on a public works project. Public works projects include snow shoveling, cleaning roads, picking up litter and raking leaves. CONTACT: Charles Farrell Town Constable Town Hall Arlington, Vermont 05250 (802) 375-6679 f MUNICIPAL PAL FORUM: ,An insorrmati.on pub.Q i.ca ti.on o f .the New Engtand Mun c i.pat Cen.teA a Environmental Management r' SLUDGE COMPOSTING PROJECT Sangon, Maine PROBLEM: To find a better solution for the disposition of sewage sol- ids. PROGRAM: In response to Federal guidelines and State regulations, the city of Bangor selected a composting system for disposal of sewage solids. This system was chosen because of budgetary considerations and the fact that the city could reuse the nu- trients and organic material from the sludge. HOW IT WORKS: The city weekly hauls the dewatered sludge from the sewage treatment plant to the compost site located on an abandoned airport taxiway near the Bangor International Airport. Each pile is aerated for two to four weeks. Following this process, the mixture of sludge and bark is moved to a curing area for an additional 30 days, and the compost is then stored for fu- ture use. The potential areas of use include land reclamation projects, beautification programs, cemeteries, golf courses and park areas. CONTACT: John Flynn City Manager C i ty Ida I l Bangor, Maine 04401 (207) 947-0341 MUNICIPAL FORUM: An .tn joAn% ti.on pubti.cation o f the New Eng.tand Munic,ipa,t Center TOWN OF AGAWAM INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM FROM: James A. Westman, Town Manager DATE: January 1£, 1976 /Ed Caba Officers T0: SUBJECT: C ti4n Commission-1976 Ed, for your records as the official custodian of docments in the Town of Agawam, I am attaching a copy of a memo from the Conservation Commission naming the officers of the Commission as elected at the recent re-organization meeting on January 8, 1976. co W a:ui 3. to o ate. &EJDW cl:~ is oa w �Y TOWN 4F AGAWAM INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM FROM: Conspryation Commission DATE: Jan. 12, 197697._�� TO: Mr. James D. _ rTestman, SUBJECT: Officers Town Manager For your records, at a duly called meeting -of . the Agawam_Conservation.... Commission held-"on Jan. `8 --,1976, the following=officers were' elected': for the annual year of 1976.: Chairman . . Tars. Dorothy A. Nelsen . 70 Provin Mt. Drive 786-4560 Feeding Hills, mass. 01030 Vice Chrmn.- Ronald J. Lech 12 Princeton Avenue 786-3497 Feeding Hills, Mass. 01030 Secretary Leon J. Alechny, Esquire 99 Thalia Drive 786-5319 - home Feeding Hills, T-lass. 01030 785-9161 - office Treasurer - . Robert A. Scalise w 32 -Provin Mt':. Drive " 786-50I0 - Feeding Hills T;ass. 01030 ,' _.. for the Commissi �.©F A � � 3 tit TOWN OF AGAWAM h � 1 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 1 ORA�ED N1P Tel. 413-786-0400 October 25, 1973 Mrs Dorothy Nelson 70 Provin Mountain Drive Feeding Hills, Mass. 01030 Dear Mrs. Nelson: It is with great pleasure that I appoint you as a member of the Conservation Commission for a three year term expiring March 30, 1976. I know of your great interest in the field of conservation and I thank you on behalf of the commission and myself for being willing to accept this appointment and work toward the general improvement of the town. The chairman of the Conservation Commission will see that your name is entered on the roll and you-will be notified of all-meetings, etc. Please make arrangements with the Town Clerk Mr. Edward Caba, to be sworn into office. Again, I thank you for your willingness to serve the town as a member of the Conservation Commission. Very truly yours, James D. Westman Town Manager , ]DW/kbp cc: George Fleming, Ch. , Conser.Com. 195 Suffield Street Agawam, Mass. 2.6 73 P�. Edward A. Caba, Town Clerk i fi,1�,2r, 1 s41 f UWN OF AGAWA N: n�0 TOWN CLERKS OFFICE FA �'- TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 �RA7�p MP Tel. 413-786-0400 October 25, 1973 Mr. Robert A. Scalise 32 Provin Mountain Drive Feeding Hills, Mass. 01030 Dear Mr. Scalise: It is a pleasure to be able to appoint you to a three year term on the Conservation Commission expiring March 30, 1976. I appreciate your willingness to serve the community as a member of the Conservation Commission for this, as you know, is an area of great importance to us currently and will become more important in the future. There is a lot of work to be done in this area and I look forward to working with you and the other members of the commission in the coming years. The chairman of the Conservation Commission has been noti- fied of your appointment and will arrange to see that your name is placed on the list so that you will be notified of the meetings of the commission. Please make arrangements with the town clerk, Mr. Edward Caba, to be sworn in prior to sitting on the Conservation Commission. On behalf of the members of the Conservation Commission and myself, I thank you again for accepting this appointment. Very truly your , 9/james D. Westman Town Manager JDW/kbp cc: George Fleming, Ch., Conser.Com. 195 Suffield Street, Agawam, Mass. ' SZJ [ ri3 `Edward A. Caba, Town Clerk Ald e� FA � _ 3 TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 O spy Tel. 413-786-0400 October 25, 1973 Mrs. Eleanor Wyatt 42 Warren Street Agawam, Mass. 01001 Dear Mrs. Wyatt: It is my pleasure to be able to appoint you to a two year term on the Conservation Commission expiring March 30, 1975. The commission fills a very vital need in the community and I think it will prove to be a very exciting and challenging position in the coming years. On behalf of the members of the commission and myself, I thank you for accepting this appointment and look forward to working with you over the next several years. Please make arrangement with Mr. Edward A. Caba, the town clerk, to be sworn in as a member of the commission, prior to sitting with the commission. Thanks again for accepting this appointment. Very truly yours, q!_ames D. Westman wn Manager JDW/kbp cc: George Fleming, Ch., Cons.Com. 195 Suffield Street, Agawam, Mass. `,JIj:IU i,,,uj ij NA'-''):L Edward A. Caba, Town Clerk n '�,oFA TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 rO,�poAy` Tel. 413-786-0400 ATEO May 24 , 1973 Air. Raymond L. Jones 589 River Road Agawam, Mass . 01001 Dear Mr. Jones : It is with regret that I accept your resignation from the Conservation Commission, I want to thank you for your work with the Town in this very essential area of conservation . Very truly yours , James D. Westman Town Manager JDIV/mr f � i FA �Q 3 TOWN OF AGAWAM 36 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS 01001 1 Tel. 413-786-0400 • o9��RArE0 MPS` April 22, 1975, To Whom it may Concern, Under the authority granted us through section Z--•7 of the Agawam Town Charter; the: unders:igned elected members of the Agawam Town Council do hereby call a special meeting- of said council for Monday Anr�:l ' 28 at. 8:oo, P.M.S. in the Agawam Junior High School auditorium. .The purpose of the of o-reshid special meeting shall. be the pre.parat:q.on of the annual torn budget. for the toiem of Anaviar! .for. the fiscal year beginninn- Jul;r 1, 1975; said action having been mandated i by the General Lat:rs of the n.f. Xa3,s. , chapter 44-sec o 32 as amended, which orders that:«lf, upon the expiration of sixty days after the annual organization of the city government, the mayor shall not have-. submitted toy the city council the annual budget for- said year., the city council Shall within thirty days, upon its own. initiative, prepare: the anninal budget, and such preparation shall be subject to the ame requ ments a,s the mayorTs annual budget, so far as apt." .•`•• ,ter � 1865 TOWN CLERK OFFICE AGAWAM,, MASS. THE CO ONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 1917 DEC 13 A14 9' 1� Advance Copy 1977 Acts an'd Resolves PAUL GUZZI, Secretary of the Commonwealth f ,.. fig,!• S�r3--'n72--- - ` u �T AN ACT l.r°lir::7ti1 t:5El�_ valiult %h'itiiissioa Chap. 780. PROVIDING FOR THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION RESTRICTIONS BY THE COMMONWEALTH. Whereas , The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to provide for the protection and preservation of agricultural lands, therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary- for the immediate preservation of the public convenience. Be it enacted, etc. , as follows: SECTION 1 . Chapter 132A of the General laws is hereby amended-by inserting after section 11 the following four sections:- Section 11A. The secretary of environmental affairs shall establish E a program to assist the commonwealth in the acquisition of agricultural preservation restrictions as defined in section thirty-one of chapter one hundred and eighty-four, for land actively devoted to agricultural or horticultural uses as defined in sections one to five, inclusive, of ' chapter sixty-one A. The commissioner of food and agriculture may from funds appropriated to carry out ,the provisions of this section, or t received from other sources, pay any agricultural land owner for a project submitted by a city or town and approved by the agricultural lands preservation committee established by section eleven B such amount as is determined by- said agricultural lands preservation committee to be equitable in consideration of anticipated benefits from such project but not to exceed the difference between the fair market value of such land 1866 and the fair market value of such land restricted for agricultural purposes pursuant to this section. Title to agricultural preservation restrictions purchased by the commonwealth pursuant to this section shall be held in the name of the commonwealth. Projects shall be administered by conservation commissions in cities and towns in which such commissions have been established, or in a city, by the city council or its delegated agency subject to the provisions of the city charter, or in a town, by the board of selectmen or its delegated agency. Said commissioner, subject to the approval of the secretary, shall establish procedures for management of such program. �. _ Section 11B. There is hereby created an agricultural lands preservation committee in the department of fo,od and agriculture, the members of which shall be the commissioner of food and agriculture, who shall be chairman, the secretary of environmental affairs , the secretary of communities and development, the director of the office of state planning, the chairman of the board of food and agriculture or their respective designees, and four members appointed by the governor, two of whom shall be owners and operators of farms within the commonwealth. The dean of the college of food and natural resources of the University of Massachusetts and the state conservationist of the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, or their. respective designees, shall serve as nonvoting members. Said committee shall evaluate and accept or reject projects submitted by cities and towns. In so evaluating, the committee shall consider at a minimum the following:- I. The suitability of Land as to 'soil classification and other criteria for agricultural use. ' 3 1867 2. The fair market value of such land and the fair market value of such land when used for agricultural purposes as determined by independent appraisals. 3. The degree to which the acquisition would serve to preserve the agricultural potential of the commonwealth. The commissioner of food and agriculture may establish such rules and regulations as may be deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. Section 11C. The agricultural lands preservation committee shall prepare an annual report. Such report shall include the number and geographic distribution of applications accepted and rejected, the acreage and costs of purchases, and such other information as will enable the program to be evaluated. Section 111). Land under agricultural preservation restrictions , while actively devoted to agricultural, horticultural or agricultural and horticultural use as defined in sections one to five, inclusive, of chapter sixty-one A, shall be assessed for general property tax purposes at values no greater than those determined by the methods and provisions of section ten of said chapter sixty-one A. SECTION 2. Section 31 of chapter 184 of the General Laws, as amended by chapter 15 of the acts of 1976, is hereby further amended by adding the following paragraph:- An agricultural preservation restriction means a right, whether or not stated in the form of a restriction, easement, covenant or condition, in any deed, will or other instrument executed by or on behalf of the owner of the land appropriate to retaining land or water areas predominately in their agricultural farming or forest use, to forbid or limit any. or 1868 all (a) construction or placing of buildings except for those used for agricultural purposes or for dwellings used for family living by the land owner, his immediate family or employees ; (b) excavation; dredging or removal of loam, peat, gravel, soil, rock or other mineral substance i❑ such a manner as to adversely affect the land' s overall future agricultural potential; and (c) other acts or uses detrimental to such retention of the land for agricultural use. Such agricultural preservation restrictions shall be in perpetuity except as released under the provisions of section thirty-two. All other customary rights and privileges of ownership shall be retained by the owner including the right to privacy and to carry out all regular farming practices . SECTION 3. Said chapter 184 is hereby further amended by striking out section 32, as most recently amended by section 294 of chapter 706 of the acts of 1975, and inserting in place thereof the following section: - Section 32. No conservation restriction or agricultural preservation restriction as defined in section thirty-one, held by any governmental body or by a charitable corporation or trust whose purposes include conservation of land or water areas or of a particular such area, and no preservation restriction, as defined in section thirty-one, held by any governmental body or by. a charitable corporation or trust whose purposes include preservation of buildings or sites of, historical significance or of a particular such building or site, shall. -be unenforceable on account of lack of privity of estate or contract or lack of benefit to particular land or on account of the benefit being assignable or being assigned to any other governmental body or to any charitable corporation or trust with like purposes , provided (a) in case of a restriction held by a city or town or a commission, authority, or other instrumentality thereof it 3 1869 is approved by the secretary of environmental affairs if a conservation restriction, the commissioner of food and agriculture if an agricultural - preservation restriction or the Massachusetts historical commission if a preservation restriction, and (b) in case of a restriction held by 'a charitable corporation or trust it is approved by the mayor, or in cities having a city manager the city manager, and the city council of the city, or the selectmen or town meeting of the town, in which the land is situated, and the secretary of environmental affairs if a conservation restriction, the commissioner of food and agriculture if an agricultural preservation restriction or the Massachusetts historical commission if a preservatio❑ restriction. Such conservation, preservation, and agricultural preservation restrictions are interests in land and may be acquired by any governmental body or such charitable corporations or trust which have power to acquire interest in the land, in the same manner as -it may acquire other interests in land. Such a restriction may be enforced by injunction or other proceeding, and shall entitle representatives of 'the holder to enter the land in a reasonable manner and at reasonable times to assure compliance. Such a restriction may be released, in whole or in part, by the holder for such consideration, if any, as the holder may determine; in the same manner as the holder may dispose of land or other interests in land, but only after a public hearing upon reasonable public notice, by the governmental body holding the restriction or if held by a charitable corporation or trust, by the mayor, or in cities having a city manager the city manager, the city council of the city or the selectmen of the town, whose approval shall be required, and in case of a restriction requiring approval by 1870 the secretary of environmental affairs , the Massachusetts historical commission or the commissioner of food and agriculture, only with like approval of the release. No restriction that has been purchased with state funds shall be released unless it is repurchased by the land owner at its then current fair market value. Funds so received shall revert to the fund sources from which the original purchase was made, or, lacking such source, shall be made available to acquire similar interests in other land. Agricultural preservation restrictions shall be released by the holder only if the land is no longer deemed .suitable for agricultural or horticultural r purposes or unless two-thirds of both branches of the general court, by a vote taken by yeas and nays, vote that the restrictions shall be released for the public good. Approvals of restrictions and releases shall be evidenced by certificates of the secretary of environmental affairs or the chairman, clerk or secretary of the Massachusetts historical commission, the commissioner of food and agriculture, city council, or selectmen of the town, duly recorded or registered. In determining whether the restriction or its continuance is in the public interest, the governmental body acquiring, releasing or approving i shall take into consideration the public interest in such conservation, preservation or agricultural preservation, and any national, state, regional and local program in furtherance thereof, and also any public tstate, regional or local comprehensive land use or development plan affecting the land, and any known proposal by' a governmental body for use of the land. 1871 This section shall not be construed to imply that any restriction, easement, conversant or condition which does not have the benefit of -this - section shall, on account of any provisions hereof, be unenforceable. Nothing in this section or section thirty-one and section thirty=three shall diminish the powers granted by any general or special law to acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise to •use land for public purposes. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the department of public utilities from authorizing the taking of easements for the purpose of utility services provided that (a) said department shall require the minimum practicable interference with farming operations with respect to width of easement, pole locations and other pertinent matters, (b) the applicant has received all necessary licenses , permits, approvals and other authorizations from the appropriate state agencies , (c) the applicant shall compensate the owner of the property in the same manner and at the same fair market value as if the land were not under restriction. SECTION 4: The first sentence in the first paragraph of section 33 of said chapter 184, as appearing in section 5 of chapter 666 of the acts of 1969, is hereby amended by striking out, in line 4, the words "and preservation restrictions" and inserting in place thereof the words: - preservation and agricultural preservation restrictions. SECTION 5. The second sentence of the third paragraph of said section 33 of said chapter 184, as amended by section 295 of chapter 706 of the acts of 1975, is hereby further amended by striking out, in line 7, the words "approves a conservation or preservation rett'riction" and inserting in place thereof the words:- or the commissioner of food and agriculture approves a conservation or preservation restriction or f agricultural preservation restriction. 1872 SECTION 6. The fourth paragraph of said section 33 of said chapter 184, as appearing in section 5 of chapter 666 of the acts of 1969, is hereby amended by striking out the first sentence and insertin� in place thereof the following two sentences : - The registers of deeds, or a majority of them, may from time to time make and amend rules and regulations for administration of public restriction tract indexes, and the provisions of section thirteen A of chapter thirty-six shall not apply thereto. No such rule, regulation or any amendment thereof shall take effect until after it has been approved by the attorney general. SECTION 7. Said section 33 of said chapter 184 is hereby amended by striking out the fifth paragraph, as amended by section 296 of chapter 706 of the acts of 1975, and inserting in place thereof the following paragraph:- Except in the case of a restriction noted on the certificate of title of registered land subject thereto, or where the general location of the restricted land is indicated on a zoning map published by a city or town with a reference to a marginal note or list indicating the original or then holder of the restriction and the place of record in the public records of the instrument imposing the restriction, no conservation, preservation restriction or agricultural preservation restriction having the benefit of section thirty-two, and no other restriction held by any governmental body, which is not so indexed in the public restriction tract index shall be enforceable after thirty years from the recording of the instrument imposing •it unless before expiration of such thirty years there is similarly recorded a notice of• restriction identifying the instrument and its place of record in the public records and naming one or more of the owners of record of each parcel of land to be affected 1873 by the notice, nor enforceable after twenty years from the recording of any such notice unless before the expiration of twenty years another such notice is so recorded. Such notices may be given by any official of a governmental body holding the restriction, by the secretary of environmental affairs in case of a restriction approved by him, by the chairman or acting chairman of the Massachusetts historical commission in case of a restriction approved by it, by the commissioner of food and agriculture in case of a restriction approved by him, or by any -official or any charitable corporation or trust holding the restriction or whose purposes include, in case of a conservation restriction, the conservation of land or water areas, or in case of a preservation restriction, the preservation of buildings or sites of historical significance, in case of an agricultural preservation restriction the preservation of agricultural lands . SECTION 8. The registers of deeds shall promulgate on or before January first, nineteen hundred and eighty, rules and regulations required by the fourth paragraph of section thirty-three of chapter one hundred and eighty-four of the General haws, as amended by section six of this act. SECTION 9. To meet the expenditures necessary in carrying out the provisions of this act, the state treasurer shall, upon request of the governor, issue and sell at public or private sale bonds of the commonwealth, registered or with interest coupons attached, as he may deem best, to an amount to be specified by the governor from time to time, but not exceeding in the aggregate, the sum of five million dollars. 'All bonds issued by the commonwealth as aforesaid shall be designated on their face, Agricultural Preservation Restriction Outlay Loan, Act of 1977, and shall be on the ro 1874 serial payment plan for such maximum term of years, not exceeding ten years , as the governor may recommend to the general court pursuant to Section 3 of Article LXII of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth, the maturities thereof to be so arranged that the amounts payable in the several years of the period of amortization, other than the final year, shall be as nearly equal as in the opinion of the state treasurer it is practicable to make them. Said bonds shall bear interest semi-annually at such rate as the state treasurer, with the approval of the governor, shall fix. The initial maturities of such bonds shall be payable not -later than one year from the date of issue thereof and the entire issue not later than June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and ninety- .J-' two. SECTION 10. The commissioner of food and agriculture shall appoint a task force to consider mechanisms for the protection and promotion of agriculture in the commonwealth, including but not limited to the designation of agricultural districts, creation of a land trust, and extension of the agricultural preservation restriction program to cover other lands and other mechanisms of financing. The task force shall report its i - 1 recommendations to the general court from time to time, and shall submit a preliminary report to the general court on or before January first, snineteen hundred and seventy-eight. Approved December 1, 1977 r �i : ;' TOWN OF AGAWAM INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM � FROM: Dorothy A. Nelsen, Chrmn.Conserva ion DATE: December 9, 1976 To: James D. Vestman, Town Manager SUBJECT: "Approval Draft" ; cc: Natalie C. George, Chrmn.Planning Bd. The River's Reach. T.A. Progulske, Chrmn.Bd. of Appeals John P. Stone, Town Engineer J.J. Conte, Bldg. Inspector D.D.Karnes, Health Agent Re the attached, I- think the Agawam Town Council- should also express their concern as Agawam is not protected by diking. As far as I know, no proposals have been made to research any potential problems in Agawam caused by raising the dikes in Westfield Attachment -..��c�"'�"' _ .:- ��"'«.• ,�•�-a•-�� -+.�.__�T.�_�'-_'�"_":��':"p`,^'C^-r"•"-._*y s�Y_•.�—:�"^�^ "+r�+^�^r...ra.,c��r�•r,�..•r"-+ Town of "�----- '�� `' ` ''' WEST SPRINGFIELD J+�.3 1.y_�•I?• �d` •.•�• Y'L'f..,7r`V•�-•��.,L-S I`iri�• LLL ( ,:i:_ •':''r'•. ... ".y :.:t.... =:'s,>> r_... ". N-7�;2 M A S S A C H U S L- T T S i- ii= - + ss r OFFICE O F 1 Jt'a-��4 :�uh= r•-�,..�..,�'y.a:l rr__—.yr�.._.-lS:r•'-„=r• BOARD OF SELECTMEN MARC, S. KATSOULIS, CHAIRMAN CHARLES T. GRUCCI. VICE CHAIRMAN J. EDWARD CHRISTIAN. SECRETARY November 10, 1976 Mr. R. Frank Gregg, Chairman New England River Basins Commission 55 Court Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 Dear Mr. Gregg: On reviewing the "approval draft" of The River ' s Reach, carrying the date of November 16, 1976, it is noted that on pages 161 - 162, reference is made to certain proposed flood protection activities in the City of Westfield, upstream on the Westfield River from our Town, in the terms: ". . . . . . .structural remedies have already received federal and state approval. . . . . . ." and again: "NERBC treated the Corps' local protection proposal as an already approved project. . . . . . : " while we are led to believe from the letter of Mayor Rhodes of Westfield to the Corps of Engineers dated Tune 30, 1976, from other statements on the pages referred to, and from a telephone conversation with Mr. Harrison that only a st� udY of the proposed flood protection project has been approved, we nevertheless feel that our position. on this matter should be made known to you and, if possible, incorporated in the final version of The River 's Reach to be sent to Washington. . There has been concern that any proposed reduction in -the flood plain storage in Westfield, by diking and channelizing, would cause Increased flows and raise the flood stages downstream in our community. While some portions of the Town are already diked, though inadequately . by present-day standards, there are extensive properties, including th paper mills and a major state- highway, which are not protected " (continued) 26 CENTRAL STREET .��` �-• .+•i WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 011789 u-o - R. Frank Gregg - . 2 - Board of Selectmen . Town of West Springfield at all. This situation has been commented on by Mr. Vose, former Chairman of our Conservation Commission, and Mr. Wyman, our Town Engineer, in a number of communications, and pertinent excerpts from their letters appear in the appendices and elsewhere in The River ' s Reach. Of greatest significance is the recent estimate by the Corps, based on their preliminary study and included in the pages above mentioned, that the proposed work in Westfield would result in raising the flood' state in West Springfield by as much as one and one-half feet. While the Corps has indicated orally that the West Springfield dike would be raised correspondingly and the cost for this allocated to the Westfield project, there would nevertheless be significant adverse aspects. . Not only would the dike raising itself cause some local disruptions, but the extensive unprotected areas above mentioned would be subjected to more frequent and more . . severe flooding. r While we appreciate the situation faced by our sister cotamu- nity, and fully endorse a complete study of all possible means of affording protection to her citizens, we nevertheless feel obli- gated to 'advance the interests of our -own Town. We, therefore, ask to be recorded as opposed to any structural flood protection work upstream from our boundaries until such -time as we are afforded a full opportunity to study and comment on plans for . such work as they may be developed. Separately, we express our appreciation for the advancement of the study of dike-raising along the Connecticut River in our Town to the status of a funded, on-going project. ' It is only (continued) R. Frank Gregg 3 -- Board of Selectmen Town of West Springfield through such an approach that a critical judgement can be made of the risks we take in accepting the present level of protection. Very- truly yours, BOARD OF SELECTME s v Z, r' MAC S: KATSbdL S, Chairman RV/evm CH ARLES T. GRUCCT, Vice Chrmn. CC: CRBP: _ David Harrison kt Harold Pulling EDWARD CHRTSTTAN, Secretary Bernard Berger Corps of Engineers: Joseph Tgnazio John Smith Massachusetts: - Secretary Murphy Charles Kennedy Emerson Chandler Westfield: Mayor Rhodes West Springfield: Town Engineer Town Planner Conservation Commission Robert Vose LPVRPC: Ralph Moore r DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT s BUREAU OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL aLene�ell Jalloa�la��iu�lwsr, Wewevn~Al ?041e- /00 Z��a��d�e .7l�ee� a�lav 0. ea.0 October 28 , 1976 Gentlemen: The Bureau of Solid Waste Disposal is conducting a survey of recycling programs in the cities and towns of Massachusetts . Among other uses , this survey will help us direct interested citizens to recycling programs in their area. Enclosed please find a postage paid post card with questions concerning recycling -which we ask you to complete and return. If you feel that the questionnaire may best be answered by the program director, please forward it to him. If you do not have a recycling program, would you please indicate your city or town ' s name and return the card so that our survey will be accurate. Thank you very much for your time and help. Ver truly yours,. EN E. COUSINS Director Bureau of Solid Waste Disposal MBJ/adg Enclosure