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Canton Conservation Commission 
Pequitside Farm – Tavern Room 
79 Pleasant Street 
Canton, Ma. 02021 
(781) 821-5035 
Con.Com@town.canton.ma.us 
MINUTES 
October 15, 2014@ 7:00 P.M. 
 
 
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Attendance: Debra Sundin Chairman, Ed Jastrem, Gerald Carmichael, 
 James Fitzpatrick – Clerk, 
Absent: Robert MacDonald – Interim Vice Chairman, Steve Landry - Treasurer 
Conservation Agent: Cynthia O’Connell Recording Secretary: Heather Cahill 
 
Chairman Sundin called hearing to order at 7:04 P.M. 
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS 
 
Gary Miller 75 Oxbow Rd RDA 
Presented by Gary Miller, Mr. Miller submitted a plan showing locations of existing trees to be 
removed, Mr. Miller explained the following: 
• Removal of seven trees within in the 30’ foot No Build Zone. 
• Trees close to the house and deck sway during mild wind and concerned that trees will 
fall on house. 
• Large pines trees are top heavy, many large branches have broken off. 
 
Chairman Sundin explained that ConCom does not allow work in the thirty-foot No Build Zone, 
but does not want the trees to fall onto the house or deck. 
 
Agent O’Connell- no issues with the Sassafras tree, does have concerns about removal of large 
pine trees. Six large pines are grouped together; three/four pine trees provide shade to the 
existing deck. Agent recommends all six trees be removed or the Commission not allow trees to 
be removed (all or nothing). 
 
Chairman Sundin – recommends tree stumps be ground down, and asked Mr. Miller what types 
of trees would be planted in place of the removed trees. 
 
Ed Jastrem – Has a certified arborist determined if any of the trees are diseased or rotted? 
Commissioner Jastrem would allow trees to be removed if there is a safety issue, Mr. Jastrem 
requesting appropriate trees to be planted.