The Marion Conservation Commission met on Wednesday, February 12 to go over various different property alterations, comments from the Planning Board, and discussions on the proposed Marion Historical District and Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) work on Route 6.
A request for a Certificate of Compliance was brought forward for 11 Parkway Lane. The project involves the construction of a single-family dwelling, driveway installation, the addition of sewer and water services, and fill and grade. Several commission members visited the site over the weekend to assess whether the work adhered to the approved plans. No issues were discovered nor discussed, and the certificate was granted unanimously.
A request for a Determination of Applicability was brought forward for 11 Hiller Street. Owners seek the addition of a sunroom and expansion of an existing deck. Members of the board stated the work was “simple” and it was approved unanimously.
Next was a hearing for a Notice of Intent for 38 Rocky Knook lane for repairs and alterations to the existing septic system to Title 5 standards. The property sits near wetlands. No other/better places on the property were found for the septic system and the hearing was closed and approved unanimously.
The commission then moved to discuss the Marion Historic District Study Committee. Will Tifft began by saying the central part of Marion contains “arguably the most intact historical village in at least the eastern half of Massachusetts.” Tifft then explained he was meeting with the committee to answer any potential questions over future interactions and overlaps between the Conservation Commission and the potential “historic preservation” commission created to maintain the proposed historic district. Tifft stated both groups seek to protect the town and that they both have the same goals.
The Commission next spoke on maintenance, road work, and the repaving of Route 6. The work would start “from the intersection of Front Street and Route 6 and extend 1200 feet both east and west along Route 6.” Land lines, crosswalks, and signs would also all be replaced – including utilities such as drainage structures. The commission said the timing of when the work will begin, or end, is not definitive at this time.
The next meeting of the Marion Conservation Commission will be Wednesday, February 26.
Marion Conservation Commission
By Sam Bishop