tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7419554749715319872023-12-12T08:44:12.144-08:00Friends of Brookside AssociationFriends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-33828583903307106082012-11-27T17:49:00.001-08:002012-11-27T17:49:24.687-08:00The Wellesley Country Club presented at the meeting on Nov 26, 2012 of the Board of Selectmen regarding "Traffic & Pedestrian Safety". Be sure to check out the discussion at around the 85th minute.
http://www.wellesleymedia.org/ondemand.html
See the web site for more details:
http://friendsofbrookside.org/projects/alternate-locations-for-construction/
Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-41246910652948819022012-09-06T15:03:00.001-07:002012-09-06T15:05:57.456-07:00The Wellesley Country Club has filed a Notice of Intent, seeking permission to alter an area subject to protection under the Wetlands Protection Act and/or Bylaw. The proposed project is the construction of new golf course comfort station and lightning shelter.
The Wetlands Protection meeting agenda has not been published as of yet. The meeting is listed below. Documents submitted by the WCC can be found on the web site friendsofbrookside.org or by visiting NRC.
Please, make every effort to attend.
Thursday September 13
Wellesley Police Station
Meeting opens at 7:30PMFriends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-11219272029742244652012-04-10T12:47:00.001-07:002012-04-10T12:48:23.482-07:00NRC’s 13th Annual Earth Day Clean-up Along the Charles River, April 21st, 2012<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DZnu_EQWunA/T4SOXmwRkgI/AAAAAAAAAPw/ChNY0CAAQzQ/s1600/NRC-annual.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 320px;" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DZnu_EQWunA/T4SOXmwRkgI/AAAAAAAAAPw/ChNY0CAAQzQ/s320/NRC-annual.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729861162113274370" /></a>Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-18853944934235389442012-04-10T12:31:00.004-07:002012-04-10T12:39:05.923-07:00Watch a Movie followed by a Discussion!<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OPC_q32gToE/T4SLyaPY3-I/AAAAAAAAAPk/EkgYpzbVpRc/s1600/A+Chemical+Reaction+Webpost.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OPC_q32gToE/T4SLyaPY3-I/AAAAAAAAAPk/EkgYpzbVpRc/s320/A+Chemical+Reaction+Webpost.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5729858324075700194" /></a>Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-49198780841083279012012-03-25T13:13:00.001-07:002012-03-25T13:15:59.443-07:002012 Spring Clean up!When: Saturday, 31 March 2012at 9am<br />Where: Longfellow Pond Parking Lot<br /><br />Friends of Brookside, the Wellesley Trails Committee and Kiwanis/Key Club are getting together again to clean up the Brookside Area. <br /><br />You may bring a hoe to pick up trash. If you bring pruners or loppers a member of the Trails Committee will lead a group around the Pond and demonstrate how to clear brush and invasive plants. Trash bags, plastic gloves and light Refreshments will be provided!Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-64328130004995817962012-03-11T18:48:00.002-07:002012-03-11T18:59:45.334-07:00Wellesley Country Club announces a new location to the neighbors...30+ people showed up at the meeting in a cold snowy night. I arrived late, almost half way through the presentation by Paul DeYesso presenting on behalf of the Wellesley Country Club. I am appreciative that the Wellesley Country Club abandoned their plans that were filed with the WPC to build on their property by that section of the Brookside Road right across from Rosemary Brook. In my opinion, that location would have adversely impacted the area on many facets, such as increased traffic by heavy trucks and others machinery on our town’s scenic road, the recreation of so many residents that use the road, walk the trails and enjoy the breathtaking views, the abundant wild life in the area, our resident turtles crossing the road, and in general the whole ecology of the Rosemary Brook watershed.<br /><br />It was refreshing to see that the Wellesley Country Club opted to present their new plans to the abutters prior to filing the formal NOI for the town permits. Paul DeYesso as the Wellesley Country Club spokesman seemed willing to listen and tried to address some of the concerns of the residents for the proposed location. The lightning station and restrooms will be located by the community Gardens. The rest of Wellesley Club’s maintenance operations would be split up among three sites: the current maintenance location, a smaller building by the Paddle Courts, and the main building will be located at a site off near the intersection of Wellesley Ave and Brookside towards Needham but still on the Wellesley side.<br /> <br />Residents from Wellesley and Needham were concerned about the proposed location and had lots of comments and questions. People were asking why the Wellesley country Club did not locate the huge maintenance building at the Paddle Court location away from any residential area, the watershed and scenic Brookside Road. Residents were concerned about access to the building from Brookside Road in contrast to the Paddle Court’s location that can be easily accessed from Forest Street and possibly Welleslesy Ave. Paul DeYesso representing the Wellesley Country Club interests mentioned the cost of moving the Paddle courts would be large. <br /><br />It remains to be seen if the Wellesley country Club will take into account the concerns expressed by the residents of Wellesley and neighboring Needham and adjust the project proposal. The next step for the Wellesley Country Club would be to file the NOI with Planning.Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-35317955222021556442012-02-26T16:23:00.004-08:002012-02-26T16:45:26.620-08:00Wellesley Country Club selects a new location...The Wellesley Country Club sent out an invitation to neighbors to come to hear details of the new location for the construction of the Maintenance Facility on their property. <br /><br />Date: March 1, 2012 at 7:00 PM<br />Location: <a href="http://wellesleycommunitycenter.org/">Wellesley Community Center </a>Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-49457896127636655812011-12-08T16:22:00.001-08:002011-12-08T16:22:16.336-08:00Some people have asked what is happening with the Club's proposed construction... The Club has not come back to the Wetlands Commission (WPC) yet with the alternative sites analysis as required by the town bylaw.Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-38086451222256952232011-10-04T09:14:00.000-07:002011-10-11T18:47:51.351-07:00FOB Lecture Series #1: Water and Geology of the Brookside AreaFriends of Brookside will host Joe Duggan, Town of Wellesley Water and Sewer Superintendent, for the first in a series of talks focused on the Brookside Area.<br /><br />Tuesday November 15th<br />7:30 - 9:00 PM<br />Wellesley Free Library<br />Wakelin Room<br /><br /><br />Please make an extra effort to come and learn about the precious resource located right where we live and play. The Rosemary Brook Watershed plays an important role in our town's water supply. Mr. Duggan will speak from his experience as superintendent on the town's infrastructure and the area's geology. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. Refreshments will be served.<br /><br />If you have specific questions regarding our water please send them to friendsofbrookside@gmail.com by the end of day Nov 9th. Questions will be consolidated and forwarded to Mr. Duggan in advance.Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-63737792448580133432011-07-30T17:41:00.000-07:002011-07-30T17:46:01.565-07:00Wetlands Map of WellesleyCheck out this interactive map for the town of Wellesley. You can enter an address and see if there is any wetlands, stream or other water bodies in the vicinity. It is meant as a quick reference.<br /><br />http://gis.wellesleyma.gov/wetlands.htmlFriends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-34689584104618483452011-07-25T18:41:00.000-07:002011-07-30T17:34:06.009-07:00Wetlands Meeting: August 4, 8:20PMThe Wellesley Country Club is on the Wetlands Agenda at 8:20pm on August 4th. The proposed project is the reconstruction of the 12th hole within the 100 ft buffer zone.Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-67273138368162019662011-06-30T18:32:00.000-07:002011-06-30T18:41:36.032-07:00Turtles Force Runway Closing at Kennedy AirportTurtles do what they have always done before humans built airports, runways and all that we call human civilization. Check the story below and the picture showing hundreds of turtles!<br /><br />http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/29/turtles-force-runway-closure-at-kennedy-airport/Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-68963518380679204212011-06-17T17:49:00.000-07:002011-06-20T15:47:59.311-07:00Wellesley Country Club - Brookside Road in NeedhamThe Wellesley Country Club has been reported dumping within an isolated wetland and its associated 100-foot buffer zone jurisdictional under the Needham Wetlands Protection Bylaw (Article 6). Hearing at Needham Conservation Commission on June 23rd.<br /><br />Check out a previous story associated with the Wellesley Country Club dumping without a permit on Brookside Road in Wellesley.<br /><br />http://wellesley.patch.com/articles/country-club-issued-cease-and-desist-by-wetlands-protection-committeeFriends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-29373896497426698932011-06-09T19:10:00.000-07:002011-06-09T20:42:06.053-07:00Year of the Turtle - 2011Conservationists have declared 2011 Year of the Turtle. The biggest threat to turtles are not other wild life, but humans. If you drive by Brookside Road in Wellesley, you will see the Turtle Crossing signs that tell you to slow down. This is a time that turtles cross the road into the Wellesley Country Club Golf Course and lay their eggs. The turtles have been here way before the golf course was constructed and they keep doing what they have been doing for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, turtles are moving closer to being in danger of extinction every year.<br /><br />We urge you to slow down, and let the turtles go their way.<br /><br />For more information check this out:<br /><br />http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/conservation/herps/turtle_calendar.htmFriends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-39707880634302388802011-05-24T09:11:00.000-07:002011-05-24T09:13:57.630-07:00Letter: Getting noisier in Country Club areahttp://www.wickedlocal.com/wellesley/news/opinions/letters/x1599382788/Letter-Getting-noisier-in-Country-Club-area#axzz1NHosL3IXFriends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-89699630940322778672011-05-24T06:28:00.001-07:002011-05-24T08:42:40.357-07:00Thank you!Thank you all who took the time to join in the Brookside Scenic Road celebration on Saturday 5/21/2011. The 13th Annual Wellesley's Wonderful Weekend is packed with activities and choosing among them is difficult. If you could not make it to the Celebration, please, do visit us on line to check out the event photos that some of the participants took.<br /><br />Visit our Web Site! <br />http://www.friendsofbrookside.org/<br /> <br />Check out our Blog<br />http://www.friendsofbrookside.blogspot.com/<br /><br />Find us on Facebook <br />http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_137816282901773Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-32085052397067949752011-05-23T18:44:00.000-07:002011-05-25T07:47:17.563-07:00The Brookside Scenic Road Celebration was a success!We had a good showing despite competing events around town including Ellen Gibbs (Board of Selectmen) who spoke eloquently at the ribbon cutting ceremony; Sue Webb (Animal Officer) who gave a very informative turtle talk; Neal Glick (Planning Board); David Wright and Dwight Lueth (Historical Commission) as well as over 30 community members. Check out new turtle crossing signs and the scenic road signs at either end of Brookside (across Wellesley Ave. section to be added soon.) Photos of the event will be posted soon.Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-39049275952837873642011-05-23T17:21:00.000-07:002011-05-23T17:22:25.946-07:00WELLESLEY WETLANDS PROTECTION COMMITTEE - June 2, 2011The next WELLESLEY WETLANDS PROTECTION COMMITTEE meeting is on June 2, 2011 at the Natural Resource Commission Office, Town Hall, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA<br />
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6:25pm - 6:35pm Discussion – Friends of Brookside<br />
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Please, make every effort to attend. We need people to participate in the discussion, ask questions, and make imformed decisions.Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-39305978245294584712011-05-23T17:13:00.001-07:002011-05-23T17:13:16.403-07:00Wetlands MeetingsCheck out the NRC site which has all the meetings for the Wetlands Protection committeee as well as the meeting notes:<br />
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http://www.ci.wellesley.ma.us/Pages/WellesleyMA_NRC/wetlands/indexFriends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-19524251741920656252011-05-13T17:33:00.000-07:002011-05-13T17:36:56.389-07:00Celebrate SCENIC Brookside Road - Saturday May 21st at 8:20AM at Longfellow Pond Parking LotJoin the fun as we celebrate all of Wellesley's scenic roads, including the newest scenic road, Brookside Road. <br />
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Meet on Saturday May 21st at 8:20AM at Longfellow Pond Parking Lot. Invite your friends and neighbors! <br />
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Schedule of Events:<br />
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8:30 AM - Turtle Talk Learn about these amazing creatures with our own Animal Officer, Sue Webb!<br />
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9:00 AM - Ribbon Cutting followed by Town Forest Hikes: Join town leaders on the corner of Oakland and Brookside as we welcome Brookside Road as a Scenic Road. Then hit the trails and explore this wonderful area! <br />
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Featuring two hikes:<br />
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Town Forest Hike - Led by Wellesley Trails Committee <br />
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Brookside Road Walk - Led by Community Members<br />
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The road will be closed to traffic from 9-10AM<br />
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10:00 AM - Cake and Refreshments Socialize and enjoy refreshments at Longfellow PondFriends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-57118988268926949812011-05-12T11:05:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:33:45.387-07:00Wetlands Protection MeetingPlease attend the Wetlands Meeting:<br />
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<b>When</b>: Thursday May 12 from 7:30-7:50PM<br />
<b>Where</b>: NRC Office (basement) Town Hall<br />
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The Committee scheduled a site visit and we expect them to report on the<br />
Club's activities in the area by the Community Gardens and the alleged town<br />
sewer and septic activities taking place on Brookside Road. We’d appreciate your attendance because citizen presence at meetings has yielded many positive environmental outcomes. <br />
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Thank you for your continued support!Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-20351348156517897522011-04-13T10:06:00.001-07:002011-04-13T10:09:42.204-07:00NRC’s 12th Earth Day Clean-up Along the Charles RiverNRC’s 12th Earth Day Clean-up Along the Charles River, April 16th, 9:30 AM – 12 Noon<br />
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Please join the Natural Resources Commission in celebrating Earth Day this Saturday, April 16th, by helping to<br />
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clean-up along the Charles River from 9:30 AM -12:00, rain or shine. Please come for any length of time that you’re available. We’ll meet at the municipal parking lot at the intersection of River Street and Rt. 16 near the Newton border.<br />
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All volunteers will receive a FREE Earth Day T-Shirt and refreshments will be served and clean-up supplies will be provided including non-latex work gloves and trash bags. Please wear old clothes and bring your own water, preferably in a refillable water bottle!<br />
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After the clean-up, the Charles River Watershed Association, who is co-sponsoring this clean-up with the NRC, will have a Volunteer Appreciation lunch at the Whole Foods in Bellingham 12:00-3:00 if you are interested (directions will be available at the clean-up site). The t-shirt you will be given acts as your ticket to the free lunch provided.Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-40064060816318283772011-04-06T05:14:00.000-07:002011-04-06T13:56:18.984-07:00Brookside Road is officially a scenic road!On Tuesday April 5th 2011, at the Town Meeting Article 30 was voted YES to make the Brookside Road scenic. Planning gave a very detailed (and witty) presentation to address the criteria for making Brookside a scenic road. Laura Fragasso representing the citizens showed many photos that demonstrated the beautiful mature trees framing distant views both man-made and natural, tree canopy engulfing the road, marshy views, etc. Along with Planning , the Historical Commission, NRC and Advisory also unanimously recommended Article 30. Details of the town bylaw describing the scenic designation "right of way" can be found on the town web site.Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-19398558102852693452011-04-05T05:04:00.000-07:002011-04-05T05:04:16.413-07:00At the Town Meeting: Article 34, the Tree Protection and Preservation BylawDear Town Meeting Members,<br />
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We urge you to approve Article 34, the Tree Protection and Preservation Bylaw (see below). Further, we ask that if you are in favor of this proposed bylaw, you take actions to increase the likelihood that it will pass (e.g., speak at Town Meeting, send this letter to or call other Town Meeting Members). A group of citizens has been working closely with the Planning Board to draft this bylaw and we strongly believe this will be in the best interests of the Town of Wellesley. Close to fifty residents have signed this letter asking for your support.<br />
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Because the proposed bylaw’s goal is to reduce the destruction of large trees associated with major construction projects only, it will not affect the vast majority of homeowners. Given that much of the loss of character of neighborhoods in our town has been conducted by developers building “spec” houses, the bylaw targets this root cause. It would give builders incentives to preserve the large trees along the perimeter of properties being redeveloped which should help protect the character of our neighborhoods. Furthermore, we developed this bylaw learning from the experiences of other Towns and Cities in Massachusetts yet adapting them to Wellesley. Given the need to keep our budgets and staff lean, we developed a process that will piggyback on existing permitting processes.<br />
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ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to create a Tree Protection and Preservation Bylaw which establishes regulations regarding the preservation and replacement of trees over a specific caliper located on private property within the setbacks, and to establish a Tree Bank to be administered by the Department of Public Works – Park and Tree Division; or take any other action relative thereto.<br />
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Goal is to Increase Number of Trees Saved or Replanted during Major Construction<br />
We have all seen the type of development that is now the norm in our Town. When homes are purchased by a builder, most or all of the existing trees are cut down to clear the lot for construction activity and equipment. In contrast, when homeowners redevelop a property, they usually preserve the large trees whenever possible. If we fast forward twenty years, the redevelopment of many properties will result in the loss of a significant number of the large, mature trees. On average, 100 properties per year apply for new construction or large scale addition permits. If one extrapolates current activity, a significant number of properties will have undergone major construction and tree removal. Further, these large trees cannot be replaced in our lifetimes. Arborists tell us that trees of 10 inches diameter are 25-50 years old and 45 inch trees are 100 years old. The longer we wait to act, the more Wellesley will lose its character and value.<br />
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Few will argue about the multitude of benefits that large trees bring to a community. Beyond physical beauty, there is agreement that the benefits include reduced energy costs, higher property value, enhanced sound and sight privacy, and increased water and carbon dioxide absorption. Sometimes a picture tells the story best. We have shared aerial photos with Town Committee - from Google Earth – to demonstrate how builders’ clear cutting has been dramatically reducing the tree canopy and character of our neighborhoods. The redeveloped properties stand out like a sore thumb. Please “fly” over Wellesley on Google Earth website. You can zoom in on different neighborhoods and look back in time to get a sense of the rate of change in any given street or neighborhood. The Planning Board said that the Google Earth images we shared galvanized them to take action.<br />
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Protect Homeowner Rights to Manage their Trees<br />
We believe that homeowners should have the right to manage the trees on their properties. If any of us want to cut down trees on our land, this proposed bylaw makes no change. However, builders or homeowners undertaking major construction projects (demolition, new construction or 50% increase in footprint) will need to submit a tree inventory and mitigation plan along with their permit applications. For large trees, (10 inches in diameter or more) in setback areas, builders will continue to have the choice of either protecting the trees during construction or removing trees. This proposed bylaw only protects large trees located within the front, side and rear setbacks where impact on neighboring properties is highest -- it does not affect any trees, regardless of size, within the buildable area of a lot. If large trees in the setback areas are removed, the builder has the option to replace or make a payment to a new Town fund, a “Tree Bank”.<br />
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Develop Lean Process<br />
In this constrained fiscal environment, the Town Planning staff worked to design a process that will not require new personnel. Furthermore, three sources of funds will likely accrue to the Town including application fees, payments to the Tree Bank, and possibly State funds down-the-road for environmental initiatives. For example, the City of Newton has collected $860,000 in its Tree Ordinance Fund which they have used to maintain and plant trees on public land.<br />
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Build on Lessons Learned from Towns with Tree Bylaws<br />
We interviewed experts in other Towns and in Massachusetts Department of Urban Forestry to learn about Tree Bylaws elsewhere and to bring that to the Planning Board discussions. From this, we feel confident that this proposal for the Town of Wellesley is designed to get the most gain for our Town with the least costs or risks. We also consulted with Eric Seaborn (Wellesley resident and son of Neal Seaborn, Chair of Wellesley Natural Resources Commission) in the State Department of Urban Forestry to review bylaw drafts and offer recommendations.<br />
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Bylaw Supported by Town Committees<br />
The Planning Board developed this bylaw as their priority initiative for the year and supports it unanimously. The Board of Selectmen and Natural Resources Commission support it. The Advisory Committee recommended it but it was a close vote. Furthermore, there was no opposition at any of the public hearings. In contrast, the other recent zoning bylaw proposals which were approved including large house review, building height review and retaining wall requirements, did have opposition present at public hearings.<br />
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Town Residents Desire Preservation of the Character of our Neighborhoods<br />
In the last Townwide survey in 2004, respondents stated that after education, the two most important reasons Wellesley is a good place to live are its “neighborhood character” and its “parks and green spaces”. Similarly, when asked what the Town needs to do to preserve its attractiveness, respondents state that “preserving the character of our neighborhoods” and “enact restrictions on single family homes” are the top two issues.<br />
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At the upcoming Town Meeting, we hope you will play an active role in seeing that the Tree Protection and Preservation Bylaw passes.Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-741955474971531987.post-36876587161184563922011-04-02T09:28:00.000-07:002011-04-02T18:34:51.810-07:00Brookside Road and Longfellow Pond Spring Clean upThanks to everyone who participated in the Spring Clean up Day. We had 25 people from all walks of life and neighborhoods accross town. The Trails Committee, Kiwanis Club, WHS Key Club, High School and Middle School Students, Friends of Brookside as well as other neighbors of the area met at the Longfelow Pond Parking Lot and walked around Oakland Street, brookside road, the Brookside Gardens, Longfellow Pond to pick up trash, cut branches, spread woodchips. They all worked hard in the cold with smile!<br />
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See you all next year!Friends of Brooksidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12057691793665383157noreply@blogger.com0