Key Notes from the Conservation Commission, October 10, 2023, Hybrid

White Engineering for a new-build on Dugway Road. Consultant David Cameron was concerned about runoff from the very steep driveway especially during construction. It would go directly into Mohawk Brook. The engineers will redraw the plans showing how runoff will be directed.

Addition at 25 Church approved.

Rattlesnake Mountain Road requested approval for new-build and swimming pool — neighbor objected. According to Cameron, ConCom apparently does not have jurisdiction over the matter. Building approved.

New deck at 17 Mahkeenac approved. However, a letter will be sent informing the owners that their dock is illegal because only a 25-foot dock is allowed, and their dock appears to be over 40 feet.

17 Lake View requested a Certificate of Compliance — issued after work completed. ConCom will make site visit first.

21 Church Street has lost many feet of lawn at the river-edge. Three feet in one year and nineteen feet in another year, a total of 24 feet of back yard eroded. ConCom will send a "friendly letter" informing them that their land is eroding because they cleared the land and planted grass all the way to the water's edge. The letter will also explain that is against Stockbridge bylaws and what they can do to correct it.

Naumkeag still has not submitted a storm water management plan or a plan for grass cutting

National Grid needs ConCom to submit a plan for planting 20 trees.

Patrick White reported on a Resilience Conference he attended. There is money available from the Commonwealth. For example, Stockbridge is a Justice40 community approved for energy funds for seniors and there is a solar initiative. White recommended Stockbridge should apply.

White explained Commonwealth, on our behalf, has applied for a federal grant ($3 million) for a "wildlife highway" under Route 7 from one side of Kampoosa Bog to the other as well as $2million for the purchase of Fenn Farm — he suggested we keep it up.

Photo: Lionel Delevingne