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reached. <br /> Charlie asked if he would make a recommendation regarind drainage, <br /> is the present catch basin/leaching system preferable to another <br /> type where is would be spread out . <br /> Dr. Kerfoot stated that the broader area is very successful in <br /> reducing nutrients into groundwater. ' There is a def inate advantage <br /> associated with it. <br /> Charlie stated that this would be helpful if included in the study. <br /> Dr. Kerfoot will be recommending attention be given to indlovdual <br /> septic systems which fall within this narrow corridor of the ri.,-rer <br /> system. <br /> Tony asked if what he is saying is that there is an acceptable <br /> nitrate loading and land use patterns should be modified or planne-d <br /> so that you don' t exceed that nitrate level . <br /> Tom stated that there is not a lot of vacant land in that area. <br /> Tony stated that it would be ilogical to expand the Fields Point <br /> plant. <br /> Tom stated they are hoping to close that plant and combine with <br /> another in other area. <br /> Dr. Kerfoot stated they plan to include an interim curve of what <br /> exists right now, and define what is happening in Shoestring Bay. <br /> They would like to do more sampling with a split sample and to <br /> sample septic systems. <br /> He will forward the estimated cost for additional sampling to Tom. <br /> On Sept. S th the Board will get the amount of additional costs and <br /> give the go ahead for additional funding. <br /> Public Questions and Comments.- <br /> Joanne Ferragamo -- asked if he will be making recomendations for <br /> action people can take to maintain the River? <br /> Dr. Kerfoot explained that he will present scenaris to the Town. <br /> Joanne asked what is the status of the health of the River? <br /> Dr. Kerfoot responded that right now it is hea'thy but getting into <br /> a boarderline situation. with concentrations of over 1 part per <br /> million will develope problems in the esturine area. <br /> SPECIAL PERMIT <br /> Carl Crassetti/Stratford Ponds. Clarification regar ding <br /> construction of sewage treatment plant. Carl will bring in writ ten <br /> modifications reflecting Planning Board vote of S/1 . <br /> Mr. Crassetti explained that their attorney said that the minutes <br /> are sufficent to record the modification, it doesn ' t need to be <br /> recorded. Carl stated that he is comfortable doing it that way . <br /> The Board felt it be should recorded. Mr. Crassetti agrwed. 11r . <br /> Crassetti will draft the language and bring it i � at th e next <br /> meeting at 6 : 30 to have it signed. <br />