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PICKMAN PARK
�j ` J'EtE2 Gly. FatttcE, /1a2. O,ttotn Elf and C n3oanutot 6t Za. cSupitE 40(`0 44 :&9001 OttEEt _ Doaton, AauaA.i tti, 02108 March 5, 1984 - JEf. /617/ 227-6060 Patrick F. Scanlan, Chairman 9 North Street Salem, MA 01970 Re: Pickman Park Subdivision Salem, MA Dear Mr. Scanlon: This letter is being sent to you and the members of the Salem Board of Health regarding the approval of the Subdivision Plan of Pickman Park. On behalf of my client, I am putting you and members of the Board of Health on notice that"the Salem Board of Health did not respond to the submission of the Subdivision Plan within the forty-five (45) day period mandated by the Statute. Therefore, any approval or disapproval by your Board at this time does not have any legal effect and cannot be used by the Planning Board as a basis of their action on March 15, 1984 regarding the Subdivision Plan of Pickman Park. I would like to refer you to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41 Section 810„first paragraph: "When a definitive plan of a subdivision is submitted to the Planning Board as provided in Section 810, a copy thereof shall also be filed with the Board of Health or Board or officers having like powers and duties. Such health board or officer shall within forty-five days after the plan is so filed, report to the planning board in writing approval or disapproval of said plan, and in the event of a disapproval shall make specific findings as to which, if any, of the lots shown on such plan cannot be used for building sites without injury to the public health, and include such specific findings and the reasons therefor in such report, and, where possible shall make recommendations for the adjustment thereof. Failure so to report shall be deemed approval by such board or officer. Such health board or officer shall send a copy of such report, if any, to the person who submitted said plan. " t Page Two March 5, 1984 Patrick F. Scanlan, Chairman Therefore, it is our position that the subdivision is approved in so far as the Board of Health is concerned. If the Health Board has any questions or needs further information regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to communicate with my office. Very truly yours, - G Peter R. Beatrice, J PRB/ds CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED IL,coNwT4 4 o v A qr ^f01MNa W'D CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BOARD OF HEALTH Salem, Massachusetts 01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN 9 NORTH STREET HEALTH AGENT (617) 741-1800 March 6, 1984 Michael E. O'Brien, Esq. City Solicitor City Hall Salem, Ma. 01970 Dear Mr. O'Brien: Enclosed is a copy of a March 5, 1984. 1etter received today, regarding the Pickman Park Subdivision. Very/ truly yours, ROBERT E. BLENKHORN HEALTH AGENT FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH REB/las cc: Patrick F. Scanlan Peter Saindon Robert C. Bonin Eric Reines, M.D. 4 TFH :j ra 10/11/78 STATUS OF SESD TREATMENT PLANT START UP A phased start-up of the SESD Water Pollution Control Plant was initiated in August of this year. The start-up phase encompasses several months to accommodate ongoing construction activities and to provide an extended period for equipment breakin. One of the , primary objectives of the breakin period is to optimize plant performance and to identify areas of potential modification or improvement while flows are introduced on a controlled basis . During start-up the treatment plant performance has consistently exceeded design criteria and requirements of the water quality standards in the discharge permit issued by the State . Occasional problems related to equipment reliability or inefficiencies during optimization studies have been of the variety normally experienced in a facility of similar size and complexity. It is fully expected that routine operations can be achieved and maintained at a high level of efficiency . Due to past experiences with hydrogen sulfide odor problems additional process and odor control facilities have been designed and are (1) presently under construction. Most of these additions are related to the sludge processing stream which has been identified as the major odor source within the plant . Detailed investigations and subsequent testing during the past two months of operation indicate that the new facilities are effective in controlling hydrogen sulfide . (1) In the meantime adequate temporary feed systems are functioning properly. _z_ It is also evident that even with elimination of hydrogen sulfide other odorous substances are released during the sludge dewatering process . Exhaust air from the sludge prodessing area is presently treated by ozone, but some residual odors are emitted to the atmosphere. The intensity of these residual odors is variable but is usually well within the limits experienced at other treatment plants . It is recognized that the proximity of the homes adjacent to the plant requires extraordinary attention to odor control to prevent nuisance conditions . To this end the SESD Board has directed that all measures necessary to achieve a good neighbor status be pursued. These measures may be grouped under four major categories : I. Active monitoring and enforcement of sewer use regulations , particularly industrial discharges . II . Development of operating procedures to minimize and contain odor production. III. Optimization ( fine tuning) of existing primary odor control facilities (ozonation systems , chlorination) . IV. Investigations of residual odor sources to determine modificationsor additions of secondary odor control systems required to eliminate any nuisance conditions . U -3- Categories I, II & III have been in pr6gress during the current start-up period. Work under category IV has recently been initiated through studies and analyses to .be performed by an independent odor consultant , Arthur D. Little Company . It is necessary to resume sludge processing operations to complete the odor survey and analyses . These studies will determine the efficiency of existing odor controls and identify additional measures which may be required to further reduce odors to acceptable levels . Although the initial phase of the investigation would be completed within 4 to 6 weeks, further investigations would be conducted as additional flows are introduced to the treatment plant . In summary, it must be emphasized that the plant ' s operation has exceeded conventional standards of performance and odor controls . It is also recognized that additional levels of control may be necessary due to the proximity of the established residential area adjacent to the plant . Measures to ensure that effective odor control is achieved have been initiated. It has already been established that effective odor control systems are available to supplement the existing facilities . Current studies will define which of these systems (or modifications ) will most effectively eliminate residual odors in the most reliable-least cost system. Future operations would be impacted by changes in current construction schedules and the results of the odor investigation, but a tentative schedule is presented as Attachment A. -4- Attachment A SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT Tentative Schedule of Operation Date Event October 11, 1978 ' Initiate sludge processing .&. Arthur D. Little investigations . Danvers & Beverly flow. ' Continuation of plant optimization studies . November 22 , 1978 • Completion of odor investigation and presentation of recommendations . • Action by SESD Board. • Introduce Marblehead flow. December 1978 • Completion of chemical feed systems, gas scrubber and other controls already authorized. • Pilot testing and evaluation of Peabody-Salem flow. •Full plant activation based on pilot studies and additional odor control facilities recommended by special consultants . TFH:jra 10/11/78 STATUS OF SESD TREATMENT PLANT START UP A phased start-up of the SESD Water Pollution Control. Plant was initiated in August of this year. The start-up phase encompasses several months to accommodate ongoing construction activities and .to provide an extended period for equipment breakin. One of the primary objectives of the breakin period is to optimize plant performance and to identify areas of potential modification or improvement while flows are introduced on a controlled basis . During start-up the treatment plant performance has consistently exceeded design criteria and requirements of the water quality standards in the discharge permit issued. by the State . Occasional problems related to equipment reliability or inefficiencies during optimization studies have been of the variety normally experienced in a facility of similar size and complexity. It is fully expected that routine operations can be achieved and maintained at a high level of efficiency. Due to past experiences with hydrogen sulfide odor problems additional process and odor control facilities have been designed and are (1) presently under construction. Most of these additions are related to the sludge processing stream which has been identified as the major odor source within the plant . Detailed investigations and subsequent testing during the past two months of operation indicate that the new facilities are effective in controlling hydrogen sulfide . (1) In the meantime adequate temporary feed systems are functionin properly. -2- It is also evident that even with elimination of hydrogen sulfide other odorous substances are released during the sludge dewatering process . Exhaust air from the sludge processing area is presently treated by ozone, but some residual odors are emitte.d. to the atmosphere. The intensity of these residual odors is variable but is usually well within the limits experienced at other treatment plants . It is recognized that the proximity of the homes adjacent to the plant requires extraordinary attention to odor control to prevent nuisance conditions . To this end the SESD Board has directed that all measures necessary to achieve a good neighbor status be pursued. These measures may be grouped under four major categories : I. Active monitoring and enforcement of sewer use regulations, particularly industrial discharges. II. Development of operating procedures to minimize and contain odor production. III. Optimization (fine tuning) of existing primary odor control facilities (ozonation systems, chlorination) . IV. Investigations of residual odor sources to determine modificationsor additions of secondary odor control systems required to eliminate any nuisance conditions . Categories I, II & III have been in progress during the current start-up period. Work under category IV has recently been initiated through studies and analyses to be performed by an independent odor consultant, Arthur D. Little Company. It is necessary to resume sludge processing operations to complete the odor survey and analyses . These studies will determine the efficiency of existing odor controls and identify additional measures which may be required to further reduce odors to acceptable levels . Although the initial phase of the investigation would be completed within 4 to 6 weeks, further investigations would be conducted as additional flows are introduced to the treatment plant . In summary, it must be emphasized that the plant 's operation has exceeded conventional standards of performance and odor controls . It is also recognized that additional levels of control may be necessary due to the proximity of the established residential area adjacent to the plant . Measures to ensure that effective odor control is achieved have been initiated. It has already been established that effective odor control systems are available to supplement the existing facilities . Current studies will define which of these systems (or modifications) will most effectively eliminate residual odors in the most reliable-least cost system. Future operations would be impacted by changes in current construction schedules and the results of the odor investigation, but a tentative schedule is presented as Attachment A. -4- Attachment A SOUTH ESSEX SEWERAGE DISTRICT Tentative Schedule of Operation Date Event October 11, 1978 ' Initiate sludge processing .&, Arthur D. Little investigations . Danvers & Beverly flow. # _ 'Continuation of plant optimization studies . November 22, 1978 • Completion of odor investigation and presentation of recommendations . • Action by SESD Board. ' Introduce Marblehead flow. December 1978 •Completion of chemical feed systems, gas scrubber and other controls already authorized. •Pilot testing and evaluation of Peabody-Salem flow. •Full plant activation based on pilot studies and additional odor control facilities recommended by special consultants . ORDER RECEIVED, WETLAND PROTECTION ACT SEP 2 i t978 G.L. C. 131 s. 40 CITY OF SALEM . HEALTH DEPARTMENT, - FILE NUMBER: 64-34 PROJECT LOCATION: Opposite 485 Lafayette St. ' TO: Salem Park Department CERT. MAIL NO: 679694 9 North St. Salem, MA 01970 RE: NOTICE OF INTENT AND PLANS DATED: 7/25/78 DATE OF RECEIPT BY CONSERVATION COMMISSION : 7/26/78 DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: 8/15/78, 9/5/78 Pursuant to the authority of G.L. C. 131 s. 40, the Salem Conservation Cnmmi G�qie., has considered your notice of intent and plans submitted therewith, and has determined ,that the area on which the pro- posed work is to be done is significant to one or more of the interests described in the said act. The c; m hereby orders that the following conditions are necessary and all work must be performed in strict accordance with said conditions and with the. Notice of Intent and Plans, unless modified by said conditions: CONDITIONS 1 . Failure to comply with all conditions stated herein, and with all related statutes and other regulatory measures, shall be deemed cause to revoke or modify this order. 2 . This order does not grant any property rights or any exclusive privileges; it does not authorize any .injury to private property or invasion' of private rights. 3. This order does not relieve the permittee or any other person of the necessity of complying with all other applicable federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, by-laws and/or regulations. 4. The work authorized hereunder shall be completed within one (1) year from the date of this order unless otherwise stated belota pursuant to Regulation 6.7. The order may be ex- tended by the issuing authority for one or more additional one-year periods upon application to the said issuing authority at least thirty days prior to the. expiration date of the order or its extension. S. Any fill used in connection with this project shall be clean fill, containing no trash, refuse, rubbish or debris, including, without . limiting the generality of the foregoing, lumber, bricks, plaster, wire, lath, paper, cardboard; pipe, tires, as;.es, refrigeratorE , motor venicles or parts of any of the foregoing. "D" _ 26 _ CONDIT.IOti C^'111^_ -HUED PAGE 2 FILE NO. 64-34 6. No work may be commenced until all appeal periods have elapsed from the order of the Conservation Commission or from a final order by the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering:, 7. No work shall _be undertaken :until the final Order, with respect to the proposed project, has been recorded in the Registry of Deeds for the district in which the land is located within the chain of title of the affected property. Copy to be furnished to issuer of. this Order showing book and page Drior to cormencement of work, 8. Upon completion of the work described herein, the applicant shall forthwith request, in writing, that a Certificate of Compliance be issued stating that the work has been satisfactorily completed. 9. A sign shall be displayed at the site not less than two square feet or more than three square feet bearing the words, "Massaehu tts Department of Environmental Quality Engineering. Number 54 ' ". 10. Where the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering is requested. to make a determination_ and to issue a superseding order, the Conservation Commission shall be a party to all agency pro! ceedings and hearings before the Department. 11. The work shall conform to the following described plans and additional conditions. See Attachment for Condition 11, Order of Conditions for Salem Park Department, DEQE File No. 64-34. -27- CO".DZTIOVS CCtiT'^IUED PAGE 3 FILE NO. 64-34 The applicant, any person aggrieved by this order, any owner of land abutting the land upon which the proposed work is to be done, or any ten residents of the city or town in which such land is located, are hereby notified of their right to appeal this order to the Depart- ment of Environmental Quality Engineering provided the request is made in writing and by certified mail 'to the Department within ten (10) days from the issuance of this order. ISSUED BY Salem Conservation Commission yr 12 �Seotember e Date of Issuance On this 7-Y/nzt day of - EE=n -�,A- 19 7� before me � a personally appeared ZZZ to me known to be the parson described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknow— ledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. My Commission expires 7. -28- Attachment for Condition 11, Order of Conditions for Salem Park Department, DEQE File No. 64-34 11. It is determined by the Salem Conservation Commission that the closure of the tide gates on the Forest River at Lafayette St. , in Salem is significant to prevention of pollution, to the protection of land containing shellfish and to the protection of fisheries and the Commission hereby orders that the three (3) tide gates remain open at all times in order to protect the public interest. The Forest River Saltmarsh was never a mosquito control area and the gates were not installed for the purpose of mosquito control nor were they authorized by a special act prior to January 1, 1973. (See reference 1 enclosed as Attachment A) The area, subject to tidal flow on the landward side of the tide gates, is a saltmarsh and is the largest and least altered saltmarsh in the City. The City of Salem has recently acquired most of the area and has placed it under the management of the Conservation Commission for its protection. The Marblehead Conservation Commission manages the portion of the marsh in Marblehead between Lafayette St. and Leggs Hill Road and is opposed to closure of the tide gates (see reference 2 enclosed as Attachment B) . Like all saltmarshes it is subject to inundation by saline water twice daily, but being in an urban location it also receives direct runoff from the surrounding area through storm drains, and it is also subject to the discharge of domestic sewage through open joints when the sewer, which is in the marsh, surcharges. This Order of Conditions prohibits the closure of the gates and is based on the following. facts. A. Adverse Impact on the Saltmarsh Environment Interruptions of the tidal flow for 2 to 3 days each week every summer would affect the saltmarsh environment (see reference 3 and 4 enclosed as Attachments C & D) . The adverse impacts will be further aggravated by the sources of pollution which have been identified. The adverse impacts are contrary to the purposes for which the marshland area was acquired by the City. Since saltmarshes supply nutrients used by fin fish and shellfish, contain shellfish and afford shelter for many marine organisms during some stage of the life cycle, closure of the gates would have a significant adverse impact on land containing shellfish and on the protection of fisheries. B. Impact on Water Quality 1. Surcharging Sewer The marsh receives a discharge of pollutants from the surcharging sewer line which crosses the marsh between Loring Avenue and Lincoln Road and runs adjacent to it at Monroe Road (see reference 5 enclosed as Attachment E) whenever the sewer surcharges. The resulting condition in the marsh at Pickman Park swimming area has, in the past, resulted in the Salem Board of Health ordering that the tide gates be kept open (see reference 6 enclosed as Attachment F) . Futhermore, -2- recent tests for coliform have shown that the count is variable, ranging up to 2400/100 ml MPN at Pickman Park swimming area. The results show that the sporadic uncontrolled tests are inadequate to monitor the random fluctuations of pollutants from the sewer and the storm drains. 2. Storm Drains Direct runoff enters the marsh from several storm drain outlets. Storm drainage which directly enters the marsh just upstream of the Pickman Park swimming area are as follows: a. 54 inch diameter pipe draining the Station Road and Moffat Road area and a protion of Loring Avenue; b. 24 inch diameter pipe draining Rainbow Terrace, a portion of Raymond Road and the Sylvania property; C. 24 inch diameter pipe draining the Sylvania property; d. 24 inch diameter pipe draining Cleveland Road and Lincoln Road. Other drains entering the marsh in Salem are as follows: e. 12 inch diameter pipe draining Loring Avenue which enters north of Leggs Hill Road. f. 30 inch diameter pipe draining Loring Avenue between Vinnin Square and Riverview Road which enters south of Leggs Hill Road. g. The storm drainage from Vinnin Square=-Paradise Road area enters the marsh indirectly through the ponds between Vinnin Square and Leggs Hill Road. As stated in a recent study by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (reference. 7) , "Storm runoff may contain substantial amounts of organic material, inorganic solids, nutrients, heavy metals and microorganisms which can have a significant impact on receiving water quality". As part of a study by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (reference 8) storm drainage water from a highly urbanized area and a surburban area in the Mystic River basin was analysed. The pipe sizes ranged from 24 to 48 inches in diameter. The results showed "that attainable total _ and fecal coliform levels for contact recreation and shellfish protection were exceeded without exception". The quality of the water in the area has been deemed significant to the protection of land containing shellfish in so far as the area has been closed for taking clams since 1970 (see reference 9, Attachment G) . Since the closure of the tidal gates reduces the dilution of the pollu- tants by eliminating tidal currents and prevents the flushing of the wetland, the closure of the gates would have an adverse impact on water quality in the marsh which would endanger public health and further aggravate the adverse impacts on land containing shellfish and on fisheries. -3- References 1. Letter, dated August 17, 1978, from William J. Tinti, City Solicitor to John Ahern, Jr. , Chairman, Board of Park Commissioners. 2. Letter, dated August 1, 1978, from the Marblehead Conservation Commission to the Salem Conservation Commission. 3. Memorandum, dated August 30, 1978, from Gary Clayton, Marine Biologist, Coastal Zone Management, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to the Salem Conservation Commission. 4. Letter, dated May 22, 1978, from Johnes K. Moore, Professor, Department of Biology, Salem State College to Brian E. French, Salem Conservation Commission. 5. Letter, dated August 4, 1978, from A.V. Fletcher, P.E. , City Engineer, Department of Public Works, Salem to Hon. Jean A. Levesque, Mayor of Salem. 6. Letter, dated July 8, 1976, from John J. Toomey, DPM, Health Agent, Board of Health, Salem to Board of Park Commissioners, Salem. 7. Draft Area Wide Waste Treatment Management Plan for the Metropolitan Boston Area, Part 2, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, March 1978. 8. Analysis of Urban Stormwater Runoff and Combined Sewer Overflows in the Boston Metropolitan Area, Joseph M. McGinn, Environmental Engineer and Technical Director, Metropolitan Area Planning Council. 9. Warning under provisions of Massachusetts G.L. 130 prohibiting taking of shellfish in Salem. -- _„ T N7 Cir; o= SA-_'.A a c-gas_ :v 5,3= oRo As='uT-N-Lf 5�t�%.-�V 70•:n As..�wc-a� sra_� MA 07�70 1t4•t:12 7L{-3112 . ._ ATTACHMENT A August 17, 1978 Mr. John D. Ahern, Jr. Chair-man Hoard o� Park Co^1?i&sionR_rs 9 Norti S---aet Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mr. Ahern: I have this day received _ request £or a leval opinie:Y relative to the closing of the __dal aates at Forest River on weekends for the remainder of the summer. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 13I,. Section 40 provides in pertinent part as follows: "No person shall remove, fill, dredge or alter any bank, fresh water wetland, coastal wetland, beach, dune, flat, marsh, meadow or swamp or lake, bordering on the ocean or on any estuary, creek, river, stream, pond, or lake, . . . without filing written notice of his intention to so remove, fill, dredge, or alter, including . . . without receiving and complying with an order of conditons and provided all appeal periods have elapsed." Further in this same section is the following provision restrict- ing any such proposed work until the final order , determination or notification has been recorded at the Registry of Deeds. "No work proposed in any notice of intention shall be undertaken until the final order, determination or not with respect to such work has been recorded in the registry of deeds for the district in which the land is located." w ;1r: John D. Ahern, Jr. -2- August 17, 1978 Certain limited exemptions from the above provisions of Section 40 are provided in the same section and include as follows: 1. Any mosquito control work done under the provisions of Clause 36 of Section 5 of Chapter 40 of Chapter 252 or of any special act; 2. Any project authorized by special act prior to January 1, 1973. Ply conversations with both the Park Department and the Engineering :_.:; Department of the City of Salem reveal that the tidal gates were i installed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 91 of the Massachu- setts assachu setts General Laws and as such were not installed for the purposes of mosquito control. (see enclosed copies of Annual Reports for the years 1934, 1935, 1953 and 1963 ::hick indicate tidal gates instal3a_ : tion was for recreational purposes.) Further , the work accomplished was not performed under an authorization by a Special act of the legislature prior to January 1, 1973. The project was. a Chapter 91 state project and therefore,.the second exemption relative to projects authorized by.special act ; :. _'.y is also not applicable. = , I believe that the Board of Park Commissioners has filed a Notice :5 of Intention with the Conservation Commission and there now remains to be held a Hearing by that body before any work or closing of the - gates as requested by the Board of Park Commissioners may take place.: :,. Sincerely, William J. Tinti City Solicitor WJT/dlg Enclosure a - i },17`- ^a• y I� 011S lS �ll;,l t ', Illi mrbfeheod ,A �' �IIii liI t ,l lil l� II' . ryJNconservoti UG SALEM COiJSEJ24ATJ01� COYLn. � � On /s commission ATTACHMENT B itucast 1, 1973. Antonelli. Se.le.a Conse v_t_.-)n o ._3 ;on City .•all Salsm, -Hassac n setts Dear E_.°r, ;irtor_e11i: The ilarblehead Conservation o=ission, at its July 13, 1973 meeting, . voted to send. you this letter, en3orsing the Salem Conservation Com:issicn's requirement 111Z,1- a otice of Intent be filed before a:W opening or closing of the • idal rates on ''ores' :iter in Salem ten- es place.. - It is the consensus of the iiarblehead Consernration Colnui scion that its members are opposed to anythin- :which vall upset the ecological balance of the area. Thain: <rcu, "1•irs. Elise R. Tuve, Secretar;r FS: "Te understood that there *.ras to be ii0 closing; of the Tidal %tes until a public hearing h"%, taken place. p.o. box 711 -morblehead,massachusetts 01945 __ e�fLB f14?22tYG6?2GC�ru'LLf� fl, ;A&W-A&W -� �xecrcCite ���ce o�CrJ7tvira7t���n��r,7tt7rtG �SC1��i�•3, C ' tr JG7zeet E�,= '�OV U2��/A/9/7�t� !•L�O��B 7. p� a� COASTAL` ZONE c.�f/rh1�07L, clUGCL.5.1'rZGl1rLle� O.GO-G MANAGEMENT ATTACHMENT C MFMORANDU'M T0: Salem ConserLtion Commission + FROM: Gary Clayton, Marine Biologist, CZM DATE: August 30, 1978 SUBJECT: Forest River Estuary. t On August 28, 1978 1 made a site visit to the Forest River estuary at the request of the Salem Conservation Commission. The purpose of this visit was to evaluate the estuarine area and provide preliminary recommendations concerning the management of the tidal gates which separate the estuary from Salem Harbor. The Forest River originally flowed unimpeded into the southern portion of Salem Harbor. Today, three tidal gates located at Lafayette Street effectively cut this system off from nearby coastal waters (Figure 1). The Forest River retains its tidal character only because one of the tidal gates remains "jammed" in an open position. As a result, a relatively .large salt marsh is present in this estuary and is characterized by vegetation typical of northeastern marshes, including: salt marsh cord grass (Spartina alterniflora), salt meadow cord grass (Spartina Patens) , spikegrass (Distichlis spicata) , sea lavender (Limonium carolinanum), and black grass (Juncus gerardi). All of these species tolerate and thrive on varying periods of inundation by brackish water. The distribution. of this vegetation .also indicates the range of tidal action. Spartina alterniflora grows only in areas covered by the daily tides, while .the other species are, found in areas generally' flooded by only the spring tides. The policy of the Coastal Zone Management Program recognizes salt marshes as. signi£icant resource areas. Marshes perform a number of valuable functions, including the production of relatively large amounts of organic matter. This material supports the coastal food chain upon which a number of our marine fisheries depend. in addition, marshes (including both plants and substrates) provide the capacity to filter certain pollutants from coastal waters. This can be a particularly important function of the Forest River estuary which is situated in an urbanized watershed. f. Any interruption of the regular ebb and flow of the tides will adversely affect the salt marsh. Long term restriction of tidal flow will clearly destroy the salt marsh. Even periodic impoundment of the area would result in reduced photosynthetic activity since gas exchange between the plants and the atmosphere is halted when the plants are submerged. Photosynthesis is the biochemical reaction by which the plant manufactures its food. Therefore, a reduction of photosynthesis results in a reduction of the productivity of the marsh. Impoundment of the Forest River will also result in a deterioration of water quality. Urban storm water runoff from storm drains, roadways, residences } and malfunctioning sewer lines directly contributes to this degradation. The levels of various pollutants can equal or exceed effluent entering a sewage treatment plant. Pollutant concentrations reach troublesome levels particularly during the summer months when sporadic rainfall will flush into the estuary large volumes of pollutants that have accumulated during the drier period. The relatives; confined and restricted flow within an estuary, like the Forest River, coupled with any barrier to tidal exchange may be expected to result in a potential public health hazard. Based upon these observations I recommend that: (1) The existing tidal gate remain in an open position and that the other 2 gates be permanently opened to insure adequate- tidal flow in the Forest River estuary. (2) The tidal restrictions created by the barriers at the Leggs Hill . Road bridge be removed to also allow for adequate tidal flow in the upper estuary. (3) The City of Salem develop a comprehensive plan to manage the Forest River estuary as a valuable natural resource_ and open space area in an urbanized environment. GRC:sar •HUSETTS LYNN QUADRANGLE .ORKS MASSACHUSETTS Ft. 75 MINUTE SERIES (TOPOGRAPHIC) \N1`v I 55 343 760000 FEET 344 1 c' 4 r > '.: o a I J 70'5. AWBOR1 ••, c r g 1_ til t.3>_J�ivl/(� r ,�''o� > J C u � �__� �' y V'1�.\ \�,' S0 o I' M i / C�Jr� oo V, �h r � t !�1 ,--j�x r � i �� � � � �♦ /J '7 : ♦ k: > '^' � �Jff-1 - ♦. �llr�.. �B t r �i/�/��\.r .,r� lVlJei. pt IJy o' o nrCe ' JI �-. 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PENSON - PRESIDENT ATTACHMENT D May 22, 1973 s � C Mr. Briar. E. French Salem Conservation Commission a 25 Pickman S ._r_za:_ MAY 2 -3 1 73. Salem, Massachusetts 01970 SALEM CONSERVATIQR COMI,1. Dear Mr . French. It has come to my attention that the __ :=1 gates under the Dafavatte Street bridge between Sales, and Marblehead are under dis- cussion by the Conservation Commission. It is my opinion that the gates serve no useful purpose for the public and intact, if used as originally contemplated, const**- tute a detriment to the entire marsh environment upstream. The shores of the river in this area are copulated by a variety of salt marsh plants normal to an area which is affected by a twice daily influx of salt water. The particular onysiologies of these plants have evolved to withstand rhythmic salt water intrusion. Those at the edge of the river, SDartina alterniflora, require their root systems to be in a fairly continuous moist state. Those imine diately landward extending along the marsh flat include species such as Sna.rtina patens, Distichl_is scicata, Juncus Berardi, and others that can only tolerate salt water immersion once every two weeks. Such is the case with .the raIgge of high tide between the neap and spring condition_. The natural twice daily ebb and flow of the tide serves as an "on subs_dv" bringing in nutrients and washing away waste mater - i This flushing actionis 4 critical mart of the plants' life ._ _ -.. . In short, the plants have a unique physiology to cope L•'_L'i a . ery unique envir^.nment. To den`LL tnese plants this natural,' carer tU' ! ] scherie is to aS'r, t:,:9ir acneral distructlon Over a long term. it is my understanding that the gates ::ara constructed to in oJ_'n:! water within the Fo.-est giver estuary to Obtain certain Mr. Bran E. French Page 2 May 22, 1978 esthetic and recreational qualities . Such a practice carried out on a continuing basis would be totally alien to these plants and to the organisms dependent upon them. is my Op-inion that these gates should be owned to t(ie1_ fullest extent and left open permanently. Per',^_aps the entire strut- tore could serve as a mo`gdment to a past of ill-advised projects, but I find It a -wonderful teaching devise to show our infinite human ability to tamper with things we know .so vert- little about_ Sincerely yours, ,f Johnes r.. '-T_oor�, _ Professor Department of Biology JRMI :db .CONDIT.{� I� LLtgJ of C2[ICSLt, ctSScTLI�LLSPffS pcpartment of Ilublic Porks (Dnc �z[em �recn ANTHONY V. FLETCHER. R.P.E. ATTACHMENTE RICHARD P. S`NENSON, C.E ENGINEER CITY ENGINEE - Assistant Engineer August 4, 1978 Hon. Jean A. Levesque Mayor of Salem City Hall Salem, MA. 01970 RE: Tidal Gates, Forest River Dear Mayor Levesque: At a recent Conservation meeting I was made aware that the Park Department had filed a notice of intent with the Commission relative to closing the tidal gates at the Forest River. Similarly a letter from your office was introduced requesting that the gates be closed on weekends. I wish to advise you, in my professional opinion, the gates should not be closed during this summer. You are aware that two years ago I joined the Health Department in court testimony to the fact the raw sewage was flowing from the Forest River Siphon, Pierce Road and Monroe Road trunk lines directly into the basin_ Since that time we have replaced the siphon completely but exfiltration does still take place along the main trunk at Pierce Road ( a paper street) and Monroe Street. I am aware that isolated tests have shown that . fecal coliform count is lower than "acceptable" Federal and State levels in these areas, but I must point out that when known sources of fecal coliform are present, continual tests for fecal count are in order. This is not practical for the City to do at this time. Uith construction continuing on the main trunk downstream with the ever present danger of surcharging. thereby increasing the rate of exfiltration, I respectfully request that the tide gates be left open to reduce the possibility of infection and also so that liability to the City is minimal . Very truly yours, A. V. Fletcher, P.E. City Engineer iAUG 719%i � �}/ Director of Public Services AVF/cc SALEM CONSERVATION. COMMe 7`' 14, -LTH CE CNITET-1 DR. 13RAEI MAP N-PIJBLIC-�'HEA Off jef; rso,n.Alverur;::t Sai�m .hassach_•�.:E;x;,0.970 ISRAEL KAPLAN, M. D. `-"'yy,•. JOHN J. TOoimsy, D_P.m, JO_E?H R. RICHARD HEALTH'AG=NT �. �DasRT sHAue»N-s>v. e;. D. ATTACHMENT F (677) 734-9090 RO�_RT DLSNXHORN - M. NARGA GJU N71_, q. N. N:LOR cD C. MOULTON— P. N. - July a, 1976 EF-r�- Nac7O VALO - Board-of Park. Commissioners Bowditch House 3 North Street Salem, :•lass. 01970 Gentlemen: This Department is in receipt of a request to again put i-n motion a system of closing the tidal gates at Forest River, to withhold tides in the Pict man Park swirming area. The Health Department has for maay years been concerned with the safety of this area as a place to swim, due to many factors. Past experience with bacteria counts in the area show that any withholding of the water in this area gives rise to the following distinctly dangerous situations:. 1. a rapidly increasing bacteria count_, far beyond tolerable limits. 2. growth of algae and other water weeds and the collection of swamp grasses. 3. turbidity, which is highly dangerous to small children. 4. the fact that the South Sale.i sewar line passes through the marsh area which drains into and through the Pic"=an Park swi=ing area. Leachate from this sewer and the surface water drains on Loring Avenue pick up sewerage from septic tants etc. Board of Park Commissioners July $, 1976 . . Pick'--an hark Swi-riirg Area _ . Page 2 Last year in an attempt to ellicit some means of making this area safely operable, we employed the services of Allied Bio— 't logical Co. , Wellesley, Hass. , to make a survey of the area , ago- and p3�� give us a report. I am enclosing a copy of this report �G for you. lc�t2. 5 $ Pursuant to the above deliniated problems, the position of the Board of Healtn is to allow nor=1 tide flow to continue in the area. Y NQ Very truly .yccrs, py FOR THE BOA'D OF P.EA__H Oomul(q �—E-� �J. TOO E , 61 Health ,Agent JJT/z Enclosure JJ1 � 9 SALEM CONSERVATION COMM. 1 ,� ...c7.., a ft , • ATTAC&�fENT:,G u ?aa under Provisi®ass -of-GeneralLows, Cho gar®r - 1319, :As Anaeaaded C ? alp I. > i y x -„ L g ing of Shellfish Prohibited SHELLFISH TAKEN FROM THE CONTAMINATED AREAS DESCRIBED BELOW \1{E UNFIT FOR FOOD PURPOSES AND DANGEROUS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH. THE 'WATERS AND FLATS OF BEVERLY HARBOR, COLLINS COVE, OF DAN- VERS RIVER, AND OF ALL ESTUARIES TRIBUTARY THERETO IN SALEM, BEV- ERLY, PEABODY• AND DANVERS. INSIDE OR WEST OF A LINE DRAWN FROM HOSPITAL POINT IN BEVERLY SOUTHERLY TO JUNIPER POINT AT THE EAST- ERLY EXTRF'MITY OF SALEM NECK, AND OF SALEM HARBOR AND ALL ESTU- ARIES TRIBUTARY THERETO IN SALEM AND MARBLEHEAD, INSIDE OR WEST OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE SAID JUNIPER POINT SOUTHERLY TO THE NORTHERLY CORNER OF WATERSIDE CEMETERY ON THE WESTERLY SHORE OF MARBLEHEAD. - , St-ated t® b® e®ntaminaSed� aea a $ ri & � General Laws, Chapter 130, as amended, prohibits the digging or taking of shellfish, except scallops, from any contaminated area such as that above described and provides 1h;u whoever without permit as provided -in Section 75 of Chapter 130 or contrary to the :1:-ovisions of such permit digs or takes Shellfish from any such area or whoever know- ' u1h transports or causes to he transported or has in possesion shellfish so taken, shall Lhed -by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than$300e0' 0 or by `'on +eat fot not more than 90 days, or.both. General Laws. Chapter 366• Section 134. provides that whoever wilfully and malici- 'Ills')'• or wantonly and without cause. tears down. removes or def:Ices• :i ••. notice.M' 1'•1ix r which has been posted in compliance with.law shall ... be punished he :1 fill& of 1101 more than DEPARTMENT OF- PUBLIC HEALTH. 1111 i"l• i•' s- F•T�'S�"-"`' Z�"��--'- .. FS•.... ) l+4-c � - {:�— .ray fr y^._. '7 '-�• xTHE SALEM MASS:, NVh;1N11NU NEWS 1HUISJUAY, SIS3'1hM13Eki7, ivlu s .p i'4 t rL -Y'" � t .. kr 4y F vt7- >_• i e i 4 fs K 4 ST.ap"l�+J-1,''jtti• <� z i'. {=7 �•' ria •�1`,3�.r c,'C��tt - � ,ate �yy .��'.•at� ,g�,N f'. � 'A �i kS�,*der ;� 9 n� 1 ��a�Ax y?,"�„*� .,,,�'A.�,,�'�.x7441''�i�•�`T y3. a. fi t si e9,w-'f'^��. f ,sL � ; s }w�lYt .�ei$'p�c7°s-•�l�' �.�i^S.�w'arTr'k�<�rFq �l z'A' }.: _ Close the:. gats;. s Philip I): ter,- lawyer a lawyer representing fi4 wantthe,tidaCgates m the Forest Rwer left closed homeowners in the Harbor View Association, tells on,summer weekends so they tan swim there the Salem Conservation Commission that residents F i Y* (FredAbodeely) TO --`'esti"'--•,:i;�=,.,� _ ��� � meg. i .. �.r s�w,s s Ili. Aoc i By TOM CLARK "It would be totally irresponsible for the cif to aid- -, News.Staff Y Po . Y - +in closing the gates because we've testified in courti SALEM—The Salem Conservation Commission will i that we are polluting the river,"Fletcher said. "If one:- decide:;Sept. 20"_whether to permit. the summer , 'child came down: with•hepatitis, .I- hope you re-; ` weekend closing of tide.gates:to create a swimming prepared for the consequences,'. Fletcher said. Alfred-. . area in the Forest_River for neighborhood residents -J.Viselli,;president of the Pickman Park Playground The:commission must determine whether closing - Association,'.said the court testimony concerned a ,the electronically=controlled gates fdr up to three days "housing complex constructiioniand'is not relevant to a meek,will alter the ecological balance of the estuary -the issue:of closing the gates :and trap polluted water in.the area. The gates,when,_',r,`Blenkhorn said the Board of Health has voted to-_ ;left open:allow the exchange of seawater in and out of., _,recommend closing the gates on weekends but,said-h-e ' the estuary during tidal changes. " "would now recommend the board change its position (--Residents of the area'off Lafayette Street seek to Health Board member Robert Bonin said he sees no - have the gates closed from the high tide on Fridays un-.` reason why the board should make anew recommen=: til`Monday.mornings from'Memorial Day,to Labor dation. He said test results supplied to the members,, IIay. .The .residents were 'represented at a .public showed no water samples near the unacceptable level hearing"Tuesday night at One Salem Green by.Atty. Conservation Commission. Chairman. Bradford C;._ Philip D:-Moran:Moran said he represented 54 home Northrup said there was one sample taken June 7 at: ownersan the'-Harbor-View Association :which is Pickman Park Beach which was well over the:unac- negotiating with,:the. owner of Mackey Beach for ceptable.level but Moran said:he`dis"disputed the result deeded individual beach rights -__- • - p The-,Park.Commission.petitioned-the'Cons'ervation Mo,ran.sa'id'the worstof the pollution in the river has . Commission for a declaration of intent 11 after city of- ' been corrected and that the clam flats there are open,. i'ficials:refused the request to close the gates on .-> for don-commercial digging. He said that if property-, ;weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day to permit owners cannot swim there it will have a serious effect.- -%wimming at Mackey Beach and at the public beach at .on their property values:He presented the commission:; Pickman Park.Pickman Park.Beach has been closed . with a petition signed by 620 people who support then: most of the summer per order of the Board of Health .. weekend gate closings. .- butnot for the reason city officials oppose closing the gates: "-,%Health Agent Robert Blenl:horn said Pickman Park .Beach was closed because of unsightly conditions not because of unacceptable pollution levels in the water. Mackey Beach has not been posted as unsafe for swim- rning, Blenkhorn said. City Engineer Anthony V. Fletcher said he advised Mayor Levesque not to,close the, gates because of River. "Safe swimming water is desigated-Class A water and the Forest River is Class C water because of the raw sewage," Fletcher said. William Panzini of Riverway Road asked.Fletcher why the sewer pipe couldn't be repaired so sewage would notaeak'out. , Fletcher said the pipe was laid down in 1834 directly on the marsh and much of it remains underground:-He ..- said new e said'new sewer projects in the.area have reduced the amount-'6f sewage' entering the river, by, half but estimated`it will be at,least two years beforethe job is ' completed because the city,wants to,wait for_federal,`:' ' funding and-other :projects hre -rated. at a.higher , �U�t 17/1 �'covmr\ z .s m i Vltful It{ `�e�CEItT, J'lc�9S2TLIT�1TSEj'. S _` lepurtuient of Public XMnrke QDnc ,�3ufem Grem ANTHONY V. FLETCHER, R.P.E. RICHARD P. SWENSON, C.E. CITY ENGINEER ASSiSlent Engineer August 28, 1978 Board of Health Off Jefferson Avenue Salem, Ma. 01970 Robert Blenkhorn Health Agent Re : Pickman Park _. Dear Mr. Blenkhorn : I acknowledge receipt of the Board action, 22 August 1978 re : Pickman Park. Replacement of the "Loring Ave," enterceptor is currently called "Phase IV" and is awaiting a priority position from Mass. `Yater Pollution Control and Federal Environmental Protection Agency, Very �t/rruuly yours, A. V. Fletcher Director of Public Services ul _;Z� " r� X44 "" a RICHARD W. STAFFORD ",� Y xd WILLIAM J. 71NTI n° CITY 0� SALEM S. CITY SOLICITOR p ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR k��yl, $^C Y IW', tai `, MASSACHUSETTS ,70 WASHINGTON STREET Wq'R�HI" TON STREET SAIgM''MA ' fk SALEM. MA 01870 01970 k74b 2172 ,�t kf t iV q. 744.2172 IN Auguste 17, 1978 ' f�' - d -. r „l _.,'f,",Mr John p Ahern, Jr a, Chairman I yar "air � ,.• Board of Park Commissioners 3+ 9 North Street t Salem, Massachusetts 01970 fy NA•tt > 4y Dear. Mr. Ahern Z .have'• this: day received your request for a legal opinion r f .} relative .to the 'closing of, the tidal gates at Forest River on vro ro weekends for the remainder of the summer. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40 provides '- • r, in pertinent part as follows " ' No person shall remove; fill, dredge or alter any ` bank, fresh water wetland, coastal wetland, beach, n dune, flat, °marsh,"meadow or swamp or lake, bordering on'the dcean or on any estuary, creek river, stream, jtfr pond,, or lake,} without filing written notice of hds intention' to so- remove, fill, dredge, or alter, including . without 'receiving and complying with an order of conditons and provided all appeal ° peridds have elapsed"" - '"', Further in this same sectidn is the following provision restrict- t_ ing any such proposed work ''until'tN'Q` final order , determination or notification has been recorded " the Re „_i ala . Registry of Deeds. os z ' "No work proposed 'in any notice of intention shall be undertaken. until the'finai order , determination or notification with 'respect to such work has been + _ recorded in the registry of deeds for the district in which- the land is.,located. " . Y .. M - f n t ' � Id 2_.� �� , August::17; 1976 a pertain limited exemptions from the above provisions of d' Section 40 are provided in the same section and include as follows: i 1. Any mosquito control work done underthe k± : , provisions of Clause 36 of Section 5 of Chapter 40 of Chapter 252 or of any special act; 2. Any project authorized by special act prior to January 1, 1973. . My conversations with both the Park' Department "and .the Engineering ,�r:„ Department of the City of Salem reveal that the tidal gates were installed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 91 of the Massachu ` 1yt: setts General Laws and as such were not installed for the purposes 1 ', of mosquito control. (see enclosed copies of Annual.Reports for the ` '-n ears 1934, 1935, 1953 and 1963 which indicate tidal y gates installs �' tion was for recreational purposes. ) i^ Further , the work accomplished was not performed under an ,= iii ' authorization by a Special act of the legislature prior to Januar 1 Y h, 1973. The project was a Chapter 91 state project and therefore, v is the second exemption relative to projects-authorized by .special act is also not applicable. I believe that the Board of Park Commissioners has filed a Notice: of Intention with the Conservation Commission and 'there now remainsd; to be held a Hearing by that body before any work or closing'`of the y gates as requested by the Board of Park Commissioners may take ,place r ,'> Sincerely William J. Tinti ri.ty Solicitor 4. WJT/dlg n Enclosure ,. ���.COSO1Tq, 9 ^ el n�,r; RECI;IVE® AUG 2 U 1978 F. M OhI1SE V0�' _ /�' CITY OF SALEM Tlitg of FT(211[, a!a. ZUL4115Etts HEALTH DEPARTMENT. leptcrtutienY of JJub(ir Porks One 113atem Oreen ANTHONY V. FLETCIiER. R.P.E. RICHARD P. SNENSON, C.E. CITY ENGINEER Assistant Engineer August 4, 1978 Hon. Jean A. Levesque Mayor of Salem City Hall Salem, MA. 01970 RE: Tidal Gates, Forest River Dear Mayor Levesque: At a recent Conservation meeting I was made aware that the Park Department had filed a notice of intent with the Commission relative to closing the tidal gates at the Forest River. Similarly a letter from your office was introduced requesting that the gates be closed on weekends. I wish to advise you, in my professional opinion, the gates should not be closed during this summer. You are aware that two years ago I joined the Health Department in court testimony to the fact the raw sewage was flowing from the Forest River Siphon, — Pierce Road and Monroe Road trunk lines directly into the basin. Since that time we have replaced the siphon completely but exfiltration does still take place along the main trunk at Pierce Road ( a paper street) and Monroe Street. I am aware that isolated tests have shown that . fecal coliform count is lower than "acceptable" Federal and State .levels in these areas, but I must point out that when known sources of fecal coliform are present, continual tests for fecal count are in order. This is not practical for the City to do at this time. With construction continuing on the main trunk downstream with the ever present danger of surcharging thereby increasing the rate of exfiltration, I respectfully request that the tide gates be left open to reduce the possibility of infection and also so that liability to the City is minimal . Very truly yours, 17 E.A. V. Fletcher, P.E. City Engineer 'AUG 7197; � � Director of Public Services AVF/cc SALEM CONSERVATIOft COMMa DR TTcCRAEpT KAPyqy' AN Tp+w.y. Bxe tpY gy`y.�.gaqy{��ys�q�, gy Ty}gy plV Syw>y1ry�AA /,}JV� � St}ARA 441EALT&i ,!,Off Jefferson Avenue 5aleiri;'Massachusegs,01970 ROBERT E. BLENKHORV `'�`,-.. `.tit::.-_. ,;-�.�•. ISRAEL KAPLA N, M. D. JOSEPH R, RICHARD August 423, 1978 HEALTH AGENT ` � (617) 748.9000 M. MARCIA COUNTIE, R. N. _ MILDRED C. MOULTON, R. N. - - - EFFIEMACDONALD - Philip H. Saindon Robert C. Bonin The Honorable J. Michael Ruane State House Boston, Massachusetts 02133 Dear Representative Ruane: At their regular meeting held Tuesday, August 22, 1978, the Board of Health members voted as follows: MOTION by Robert Bonin, seconded by Philip Saindon Due to the health hazard that currently exists at Pickman Beach, the Board of Health requests that - (1) the Park Department clean and dredge Pickman Beach and (2) the City Engineer make every effort to correct the present leakage problem from the City's sewer systema -These corrective measures should be taken as soon as possible and in correlation with efforts to secure state funding for such actions. MOTION carried unanimously. Relative to the above Motion, the Board of Health has directed me to ask you to ascertain if state funds might be secured to help resolve this matter. Thank you for your efforts in our behalf. :Y Very truly yours, f FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH ROBERT E. BLENKHORN Health Agent REBJg l , ,Y . dr W n - n/ T t_ _ 7� 7,F J DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLICHEAi."I H CENTER � BOARD OF-HEALTH' ff.Jetferson',Avenue_^ ;= 1.. 'sale I m, Massachusetfi 01470 ROBERT E. BLENKHORN ISRAEL KAPLAN. M. D. JOSEPH R. RICHARD August 23, 1978 HEALTH AGENT16171 745-9000 7v}C FiA:aRti@07CAt{F174X�i4t�}S{$7LGXSt. JE3DQ3C'SY7QR[`£Ct910EtS4FPJ - - M. MARCIA COUNTIE, R. N. - MILDRED C. MOULTON, R. N,. _ EFFIE MAC DONALD . Philip H. Saindon Robert C. Bonin City Engineer Anthony V. Fletcher Director of Public Services One Salem Green Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mr. Fletcher: At their regular meeting held on Tuesday, August 22, 1978, the Board of Health _. members- voted as follows: MOTION by Robert Bonin and seconded by Philip Saindon Due to the health hazard that currently exists at Pickman Beach, the Board of Health requests that (1) the Park Department clean and dredge Pickman Beach and (2) the City Engineer make every effort to correct the present leakage problem from the city's sewer system. These corrective measures should be taken as soon as possible and in correlation with efforts to secure state funding for such actions. MOTION was unanimously approved by the Board of Health. Very truly yours, r" FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH ROBERT E. BLENKHORN Health Agent REB/g cc: Chairman, Park Commission cc: Mayor Levesque Pickman Park Association City Solicitor Wm. Tinti Harborview Park Association I .- / ROBERT B. BiE'4g ORN n July 13, 1978 Philip F.. Saindon Robert C. Bonin Mr. John D. Ahern, Jr. Chairman, Park Commission 19 Woodside Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mr. Ahern: At their July U. 1978 meeting, the Salem Board of Health members VOTED to give their approval that the tidal gates be closed during the summer season and that this approval be relayed .to the Park Department and the Harbor View Park Association, (Mackey Beach) . Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH ROBERT B. BLMMOMI Health Agent REB/8 -"`- copy to Harbor View Park Association President. Aon Jeffreq Sunset Road, Salem, Blass, 01970 M t�riN� DIS. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER BOARD OF HEALTH`;;; Off Jefferson:Avenue,,, ' Salem;Massachusetts 01970 ISRAEL KAPLAN,M.D. ROBERT E. BLENKHORN' JOSEPH R.RICHARD HEALTH AGENT Jsxxvcx:ccxzs cxwca. ADSfRXP.X�1Y3N1ffi74X (617)745-900D M.MARCIA COUNTIE,R.N. - MILDRED C.MOULTON,R.N. EFFIE MAC DONALD - Philip H. Saindon Robert C. Bonin July 20, 1978 E. Lawrence McIntire RE: Pickman Park swimming area Recreation Director City Hall Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. McIntire: This is to notify you that the Health Department posted no swimming signs - at the Pickman Park beach swimming area. The condition of the water aesthetically and bacteriologically was not accepted. This will remain until conditions clear up and are acceptable, you xTill be notified when the signs will be lifted. Thank you. Very truly yours, REPLY' TO: WALTER F. SZCZERBINSKI, R.S. MARTIN FAIR, R.S. Senior Sanitarian Sanitarian S/m a h sz s 5 f JOHN D.AHERN,JR.,Chairman JOHNA.BORISn" a STEVEN M.SKLOVER - NONDASLAGONAKIS RAYMOND A.VAiLLANCOURT JAMES L.FOLEY,Superintendent C4 IS96j, uuly 24, . 1978 Conservation Commission 1 Salem Green Salem, Massachusetts Gentlemen. Enclosed is a Notice of intent application for a hearing as soon as possible relative to Pickman Park tide gates. Please give the courtesy to Pichman Park Associates of a notice of the date of the hearing. Sincerely, B02,. .0 OF P,�.;u< C0114ISSIONERS /� f Clerk of C'ozinaission Jul SALEM CONSERVATIiP! 'C�!;!il, /,,, � f�.-.�.,,,• ,� ✓ v2r� �. :�ri;�;•,G:�/ �;..r2,_; ,f l/- -53, Fi7=r .. 7/�5 Z /• J Conservation COmmissiOn � Z Salem, 111assaehuseas 01.970 RECEIVED ,if U Telephone 1617) 745-5056 JUL2'( '9/8 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT. - July 25, 1978 Board of Park Commissioners City of Salem Salem ,Massachusetts 01970 RE: Notice of Intent for Tidal Gates Operation Gentlemen: Please find enclosed your application for a Notice of Intent for the public hearing required for the operations of the Tidal Gates on the Forest River in South Salem , Massachusetts . Your application has been reviewed and is being sent back on the basis that it is in- complete and must be properly completed, signed and sent to us through certified mail before we are able to accept the Notice of Intent. Please take this opportunity and initiate the action that will allow us to set in motion the timetable and public notice as required by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter #131, Section 11 40, the Wetlands Protection Act. Thank you very much for your help and co-operation. Sincerely yours, J Joseph F. Antonelli i Conservation Aide Conservation Commission JFA/ Copies to Board of Park Commissioners Office of the Mayor Marblehead Conservation Commission Board of Health, City of Salem Division of Constituent Services Mr. James Daly, Ward VII, Salem City Council N.B--THE ORIGINAL NOTICE OF INTENT WAS RETURNED TO MR. STEVEN SKLOVER ON TUESDAY MORNING, JULY 25, 1978, AT 11 :55AM, AT THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. I _� A MINUTES OF 7/11/78 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING N2 110 There was a regular meeting of the Salem Board of Health on Tuesday, July 11, 1978 at the Dr. Kaplan Public Health Center, Off Jefferson Avenue in Salem at 6:00 p.m. Board members present: Dr. Kaplan, Chairman, Effie MacDonald, Mildred C. Moulton,R.N. , Philip H. Saindon, Joseph Richard, Mrs. M. Marcia Countie, R.N. and Robert Bonin. Also esent were Health Agent, Robert E. Blenkhorn, Martin Fair, Milk'& Sanitary Inspector Heal.t D artment an mbers of the rbor View Park Association. Dr. K plan c lled the ee ing to ord r at :00 p.m. . OTION b E fie MacDo ald, se ended by oe Rich d t di ense wit the re a ing of t e Minute o the ast mee ing (6/13 8) . Motio vote upon-passed. Bo Blenkhorn sai he wanted to make a a n�ent to the B members a is was his firs meet as Healt Age He said he anted to ank the oard embers nd m bers of the communi for th opportun to ser a them and sa he could do o to the bes of his capacity. MACKEY BEACH TIDAL GATES Bob asked that the matter of the tidal gates at Mackey Beach be taken out of order from the Agenda. He read from a letter dated 6/12/78 to Mr. Ahern, Chairman of the Park Dept, as follows: "At the Board of Health meeting on. June 13, 1978, the Health Dept. was ordered to test water quality at the Forest River tide gates area. The Water will be tested with gates closed and gates open after which the Board of Health will decide from results of tests on a decision for the request of neighbors interested in seeking permission to have the gates closed for weekend recreation. Until then things will remain as they are, open gate position. (signed) Walter Szczerbinski, copy to Recreation Commission, Conservation Commission, Mayor Levesque and Planning Board.. Dr. Kaplan stated that at the last meeting the Board voted to take water samples before and after the gates were closed. Mr. Fair gave out copies of his report. He read from the Regulations as follows: "PRIVATE BATHING BEACH shall mean a bathing beach established and maintained for the use of the owner or personal guests of his household and shall not be subject to the provisions of this article of the code". Martin continued that we are dealing with a private bathing beach. The Health Dept. has no jurisdiction as such and I feel the Board of Health should not make any recommendations. He continued that on 6/16/78 Friday after gates were closed, we took sample of Pickman Park and Mackey Beach and coliform counts were 40/100 ml. Counts were acceptable and the quality of the water was very good. On 6/19/78 (Monday) with the gates closed, we took samples and found coliform counts of 330/100 ml at Mackey Beach and 490/100 ml at Pickman Park. The gates are operating at 30 to 40 per cent efficiency and there is still an influx of clean cold ocean water. On July 6, 1978, the counts were within acceptable limits. Martin felt that under Article 7, Adopted under Chapter 111 Section 127-A the Board did not have the power to act on a private situation as this. Martin said he would suggest to members of the Harbor View Park Association that they file a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commissions of Salem and Marblehead (under Chapter 131 Section 40-A) and explain what you want to do and see if they are disposed to go along. MACKEY BEACH TIDAL GATES (continued) N2 II ; Mr. Jeffrey, President of Harbor View Park Association told the Board they had tests taken and their counts were below those of the Health Department. He said they have documented proof and had tests done by Biomarine Research Association. He passed out copies of the tests done and the results. He continued that the association wants to come within the Code and were asking the Board for assistance. And, Mr. Ahern made the statement that until he received clearance from the Board of Health that`it was not a health hazard no action would be taken. Martin said no problem exists now but if the gates were repaired and you closed them - then a different situation would exist. MOTION by Robert Bonin, seconded by Effie MacDonald blitz that the Board of Health give its approval that .. �s+�C/J the tidal gates be closed-a the summer season and give this approval to the Park Department and Mackey Beach. DISCUSSION cO (Aa_ The Board members agreed that the Park Department will not close without approval. The Association has been going from Board to Board and if the Conservation Commission wants to take other action it is up to them. Also, the counts were acceptable. MOTION voted upon and passed unanimously. CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT 4. l - �� DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER P.oRERr BLEFHoT�Lj >)�� OFF JEFFERSON AVF.N Uc SALCM. MA 0I970 .HEALTH AC7'iT RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 6/16/78 Examined 6/16/78 COLLAEROGENES GROUP � o v q I o p p Presumptive Confirm ! NO. SOURCE OF SAMPLE o a o ° w V Temp. EMB -Olml O.lml l.Oml 10m1. 40 1 ickman Park 8.1 61 +. 0/5 1/5 1/5 /loom! 2 Lackey Beach 7.9 58 + 0/5 1/5 1/5 40/10 I CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY M W FAIR RS J M LUBAS BIOLOGIST 0tia. LIL= 'FY OF SALEM HEACH DEPARTb9FNT l .� Di<.ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER - ROPERT BLENKEOiRN >/ n OFF' JEFFERSON AVENUE 1� "' SALEm. MA 01070 HEALTH AGENT RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 6/19/78 Examined 6/19/78 COLLAEROCENES GROUP v p o N Presumptive Coni= ` NO. SOURCE OF SAMPLE x 0 0 i! o w o I Temp. EMB M P N P4 v Olml O.lml 1.Om1 10m1. 1 Mackey Beach 8.0 57 + 0/5 1/5 5/5 30/10omil 90 2 Pielman Park 7.9 60 + 0/5 2/5 5/5 /100m11 i I I I CITY OF SALEM HEALTR DEPARDLENT BY Mid.FAIR RS. . . . . .J-M.LUBAS BIOLOGIST CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT - `�' DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER - ROBERT BLENKHORN 3< kj OFF JEFFERSON AVENUE HEALTH AGENT SALEM. MA 01970 RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 7/5/78 Examined 7/5/78 COLLAEROGENES GROUP o w b C o Presumptive Confirm NO. SOURCE OF SAMPLE o a o r0 M P T, w U Temp. EMB D.Olml O.lml l.Oml lOml. 110 1 Pickman Park 7.9 60 + 0/5 1/5 3/5 /100m 130 2 Mackey Beach 8. 1 54 + 0/5 4/5 5/5 /100m CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY . . . . . . . .. .3.M.LUBAS .. . . . . . . BIOLOGIST C-t ) CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER ROBERT BLENKHORN OFF JEFFERSON AVENUE HEALTH AGENT SALEM, MA 01970 RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 7/6/78 Examined 7 6/78 COLLAEROGENES GROUP v v v p o N s'i Presumptive Confirm 0. SOURCE OF SAMPLE o w 0 0 M P N P4 v Temp. EMB D.Olml O.lml l.Oml loml. 70 1 Mackey Beach 8.3 54 + 0/5 1/5 2/5 /loom CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY . . .i4.W.FAIR .RS . . . . . .I M .LUBAS . . . . . . . . . . . BIOLOGIST DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER BOARD OF HEALTH Off Jefferson.Avenue Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Walter F. Szczerbinski, R.S. ISRAEL KAPLAN, M. D. JOSEPH R. RICHARD Acting HEALTH AGENT (617) 745-9000 MJ-MARCIA COUNTIE, R. N. , 'MILDRED C. MOULTON. R. N. EPPIE MAC DONALD _ Philip H. Saindon June 14, 1978 Mr. John D. Ahern, Jr. Chairman, Park Commission 19 Woodside Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Sir: At the Board of Health meeting on June 13, 1978, the Health Department was ordered to test water quality at the Forest River Tide Gates Area. The water will be tested with gates closed and gates open, after which the Board of Health will decide from results of tests on a decision for the request of the neighbors interested in seeking permission to have the gates closed for weekend recreation. Until then things will remain as they are, open gate position. Very truly yours, FORS�{T,HEE BOARD OF HEALTH W iter F c "e inski, R.S. Acting Health Agent S/f CC: Mayor Jean A. Levesque DR. ISRAEL KAFTAN PUBLIC AEALTII CENTER it —BOARD OF HEALTH, Off•Jefferson Avenue. Salem, Massachusetts 01970 s< ;� Walter F. Szczerbinski, R.S. ISRAEL KAPLAN, M. D. '"'+xa xa. r'�y - •)� JOSEPH R. RICHARD Acting HEALTH AGENT (617) 745.9000 �EiRmC$➢CSili6R9L5P7G7C M. MARCIA COUNTIE, R. N. MILDRED C. MOULTON, R. N. EFFIE MAC DONALD Philip H. Saindon June 14, 1978 Katherine O'Leary, Chairperson Recreation Commission 10 Witchcraft Road Salem, MA 01970 Dear Madam: At the Board of Health meeting on June 13, 1978, the Health Department was ordered to test water quality at the Forest River Tide Gates Area. The water will be tested with gates closed and gates open, after which the Board of Health will decide from results of tests on a decision for the request of the neighbors interested in seeking permission to have the gates closed for weekend recreation. Until then things will remain as they are, open gate position. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH aWal�Wr F Z 3c r ns i, R.S. Acting Health Agent S/f CC: Mayor Jean A. Levesque ISR. ISRAEL KAIPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER -BOARD OF HEALTHyk } ,'Off Jefferson,Avenue. ;,,` 5alehi,'Massachusetts 01970 Walter F. Szczerbinski, R.S. y/p t ISRAEL KAPLAN, M. O. JOSEPH R, RICHARD Acting HEALTH AGENT •�• (617( 745.9000 M. MARCIA COUNTIE, R. N. MI.LDRED C. MOULTON. R, N. EFFIE MACDONALD Philip H. Saindon June 14, 1978 Bradford C. Northrup, Chairman Conservation Commission 49 Turner Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Sir: At the Board of Health meeting on June 13, 1978, the Health Department was ordered to test water quality at the Forest River Tide Gates Area. The water will be tested with gates closed and gates open, after which the Board of Health will decide from results of tests on a decision for the request of the neighbors interested in seeking permission to have the gates closed for weekend recreation. Until then things will remain as they are, open gate position. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH Walter F. Szczerb nski, R.S. Acting Health Agent SJf CC: Mayor Jean A. Levesque DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN ]PUBLIGHEALTH CENTER BOARD.OF HEALTH "' Off Jeffems :,:venue .f' Salem', 10assachusetfs;019.70 Walter F. Szczerbinski, R.S. ISRAEL KAPLAN. M. D- JOSEPH R. RICHARD 'Acting HEALTH AGENT 7C$ (617( 745-9000 M. MARCIA COUNTIE, R. N. MILDRED C. MOULTON. R. N. EFFIE MACDONALD Philip H. Saindon June 14, 1978 Walter B. Power, Chairman Planning Board 18 Loring Avenue Salem, MA 01970 Dear Sir: At the Board of Health meeting on June 13, 1978, the Health Department was ordered to test water quality at the Forest River Tide Gates Area. The water will be tested with gates closed and gates open, after which the Board of Health will decide from results of tests on a decision for the request of the neighbors interested in seeking permission to have the gates closed for weekend recreation. Until then things will remain as they are, open gate position. . Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD IOF HEALTH Walter F. Szcz/rb ski, R.S. Acting Health Agent S/f CC: Mayor Jean A. Levesque AMER MINUTES OF 6/13/78 BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING tJ2 10. 3 There was a regular meeting of the Board of Health on Tuesday, June 13, 1978 at the Dr. Kaplan Public Health Center, Jefferson Avenue at 6:00 p.m. Board members present: Dr. Israel Kaplan, Chairman, Effie MacDonald, Mildred C. Moulton, R.N. Mr.Joseph Richard, Mrs. M. Marcia Countie,R.N. , Messrs. Philip Saindon and Robert Bonin. Also present were: Walter F. Szczerbinski,R.S. , Acting Health Agent , Atty. Richard Stafford, Asst City Solicitor, Councilwoman Mrs. Jean Marie Rochna, Sean Horgan of the Salem Evening News, five employees of the Salem Health Department, as well as several members of the Harbor View Park Association. Dr. Kaplan called the meeting to order. MOTION by Joseph Richard, seconded by Marcia Countie to dispense with the reading of the Minutes of the previous meeting of 5/9/78. Motion voted upon and passed unanimously. HARBOR VIEW PARK ASSOCIATION Walter explained that after the Agenda went out, he had received two letters from members of the Harbor View Park Association - (i) from Don Jeffrey, President and(7) from Edna Pangini, Secretary-Treasurer. These letters were sent out as Addenda to Agenda. Don Jeffrey, President of Harbor View Park Association introduced himself to the Board members and told them the Association consists of a small group of citizens who live in the vicinity of Riverside, Riverway and Sunset Roads in Salem. They want to use the Mackey Beach on weekends. They requested the Park Department and Conservation Commission to close the tidal gates to their beach at the Lead Mills last year. After long discussion they told him it boiled down to the Health Department. Mr. Jeffrey continued that he had spoken with Colin Cameron, the then Acting Health Agent of the Health Department and after 3 days, Colin was agreeable that no damage could be done nor would there be any adverse effect on the area if gates were closed on Friday and opened on Monday morning. Mr. Jeffrey continued that Mr. Foley of the Park Dept. agreed to supply someone to close gates on Friday. In August, the matter got shot down again until a release was obtained from the Health Department. We went before Conservation Commission and Mr. Ahern of Park Dept. again. We have researched the problem. We are not requesting closing the tidal gates on a dilly basis, - only to have them closed for 2 days each week in the summer season We have no interest in any other areas. Mr. Jeffrey said the association had also obtained a copy of a report from Allied Biological Control Corporation. Mr. Jeffrey said they wanted the Board's opinion in this matter, and if the Department considers there is a problem what can be done. Mr. Jeffrey also read from a letter sent to the Park Dept. by the Association. Walter read from a letter written by Dr. Toomey to the Board of Park Commissions on 7/8/76 listing the dangerous situations that occur with withholding of water in the Pickman Park area, based on the Department's past experiences. "1. Rapidly increasing bacteria count, far beyond tolerable limits. 2. Growth of algae and other water weeds and collection of swamp grasses. 3. Turbidity which is highly dangerous to small children. 4. The fact that the South Salem sewer line passed through the marsh area which drains into and through the Pickman Park swimming area. Leachate from this sewer and the surface water drains on Loring Avenue, pick up sewerage from septic tanks, etc.". Dr. Toomey also enclosed a copy of the report of �V� Allied Biological Co. which was done at the request of the Health Department. HARBOR VIEW PARK ASSOCIATION (continued) N2 104 Walter said that water samples were taken for the first time at the beaches this year. They are not acceptable in that area. The water temperatures are cold and still proving high counts. The test was 2400/100 ml - anything 2400 or over is not acceptable for swimming. Walter said the sample was taken at high tide. Walter referred to a map and told the Board members that the water starts from Salem-Peabody line - goes along and crosses this run-off - runs by the old incinerator and picks up the leachate. Mr. Jeffrey asked if Walter could give him the name of a neutral organization in order to have water samples taken. Walter said it must be done by a State-approved Lab. Mr. Jeffrey said they would accept the figures from the Health Department tests if they were legitimate anc not altered. Walter and the Board members took exception to his remark and Walter told him the Health Department does not operate that way. We give everybody the facts as we find them, Walter told Mr. Jeffrey. Walter mentioned that the beach is private and the Health Department does not test private beaches - only public beaches . Dr. Kaplan felt that in this case the Health Department could do the testing because of their expertise in this matter. Walter said tests are done at the beaches from July 4 to Labor Day and a preliminary test is done to get cold temperature readings. Tests are done every two weeks during the season. Mrs. Edna Pangini, Secretary-Treasurer of the association read from her notes of the various events and conversations that had occurred; - her visits with the Mayor, Rick Swenson of the Engineering Office and her visits to the Health Department. Walter Szczerbinski had spoken with Mrs. Pangini and allowed her to read correspondence pertaining to this matter. Mrs. Pangini mentioned that Walter even told her about rodents to try to scare her. Walter stated we have a Rodent Control Program in the city, and if you shut the gates, they go to higher ground. Walter said he was giving her the facts. Mrs. Pangini also remarked that Walter told her about hidden bacteria. Walter corrected her and said he told her about hidden criteria - meaning the chemicals in the water which the Health Department was not equipped to test. The bacteriological tests are done by the Department so he would not use that expression at all-Walter told them. MOTION by Marcia Countie, seconded by Phil Saindon that we ask the Park Dept. to close the gates on Friday, have the Health Dept. check the water. Have the Health Dept. check the water again Monday morning and have the Park Dept. open the gates again. AMENDMENT by Robert Bonin, seconded by Effie MacDonald to do the tests on a weekly basis twice. Amendment voted upon and passed unanimously. ORIC. MOTION voted upon and passed unanimously. MOTION by Robert Bonin, seconded by Effie MacDonald that written communication be sent to these people when they are going to perform the test. Motion voted upon and passed unanimously. The Board members thanked members of the Association for their appearance. 6�/'177 REGULATION 1. DEFINITIONS 1.1 The words, terms, or phrases listed below, for the purpose of this article, shall be defined and interpreted as follows: ACCREDITED BATHING BEACH shall mean a public bathing beach or portion thereof or semi-public bathing beach or portion thereof which complies with this article of the State Sanitary Code and is licensed as an accredited bathing beach by the board of health. i BATHING BEACH shall mean a natural or artificial flowing or im- pounded pond, lake, stream, river or other body of fresh or of salt water at the location where it is used for bathing and swimming purposes to- gether with buildings, equipment, and appurtenances, if any, and the i land areas used in connection therewith. It shall not mean a swimming Pool as defined in Article VI of this code. i �i PUBLIC BATHING BEACH shalt mean a bathing beach admission to , which may be gained by the public with or without the payment of a fee. SEMI-PUBLIC BEACH shall mean a bathing beach on the premises of, or used in connection with a hotel, motel, trailer court, apartment house, housing development, country club, youth club, school, camp, or similar establishment where the primary purpose of the establishment is not the operation of the bathing facilities, and where admission to the use of the i' i beach is included in the fee or consideration paid or given for the primary �7 use of the premises. Semi-public beach shall also mean a beach constructed or maintained by groups for the purposes of providing bathing facilities for members and guests only. Lamd IVATE BATHING BEACH shall mean a bathing beach established aintained for the use of the owner or personal guests o£h s household all not be subject to the provisions of this article of the code. — ii OPERATOR shall mean any person who (a) alone or jointly or severally with others owns an accredited bathing beach regulated by this article or {b} has care, charge, or control of such bathing beach as agent or lessee jof the owner or as an independent.contractor. PERSON shall mean every individual, partnership,,corporation, firm, association or group, including a city, town, county, or other govern- mentaI unit. BOARD OF HEALTH shall mean the appropriate and legally designated health authority of the city, town, or other legally constituted govern- mental unit within the Commonwealth having the usual powers and duties of the board of health of a city or town, or his or its authorized agent or representative. i i 4 i S$•C loa l a,L- 1A 11 t A IL .11.1 1 12--7A 131=`� waste water; provided, that if because of non-availability, distance, or ground conditions connection to a public sewerage system is not practicable, any other sanitary means of disposal of sewage and waste water in com- pliance with Article XI of this code may be installed. REGULATION 10. BATHING WATER QUALITY 10.1 GENERAL. Bathing shall not be permitted at any beach where the quality of bathing water does not meet the standards established in Regulation 10.2 and 10.3 of this article of the State Sanitary Code, and no bathing beach shall be established or maintained on a body of water when such water is determined by the board of health or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to be polluted or so subject to pollution as to constitute a menace to health if used for bathing or swimming purposes. 10.2 PHYSICAL QUALITY. Bathing and 'swimming shall not be permitted in water. areas when: A. Sludge deposits, solid refuse, floating waste solids, oils, grease or scum are present or B. A .black disk, 6 inches in diameter, on a white field placed . at a depth of at least 4 feet of water is not readily visible from the surface of the water; or when, under normal usage, such disk is not readily visible from the surface of the water when placed on the bottom where the water depth is less than 4 feet or C. A hazardous substance is or may be discharged into any bath- ing beach waters to a degree considered by the board of health or Massachusetts Department of Public Health to be of public health significance. 10.3 BACTERIOLOGICAL QUALITY. The water in bathing beaches shall be disapproved for bathing and swimming purposes when: A. The results of a sanitary survey by the board of health or Massachusetts Department of Publlic Health discloses sewage or other hazardous substance is or may be discharged into the bathing beach waters to a degree considered by the board of health or the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to be of public health significance or B. Epidemiological evidence by the board of health or the Massa- chusetts Department of Public Health discloses the prevalence of an infectious disease which is considered as related to the use of bathing beach waters or C. The bacteriological quality of bathing beach waters indicates that sewage or other hazardous substance is being discharged into the bathing and swimming areas; or that high bathing 12 i�� density has created a condition which is or may be dangerous to the public health. A coliform count over 1000 per 100 ml. shall be considered as a guide requiring additional investiga- tion, survey or special analyses as may be necessary. _ 10.4 LABORATORY TESTS. Laboratory tests of water as required by these regulations shall be performed by a laboratory certified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. 10.5 COLLECTION OF BATHING BEACH WATER SAMPLES AT ACCREDITED BATHING BEACHES A. LOCATION. Samples of bathing beach water shall be taken at such times and points designated by the board of health within the area utilized for bathing or swimming purposes. Additional samples shall also be obtained at any critical point subject to possible pollution from business developments, dwellings, streams, or other sources. B. FREQUENCY. Samples shall be taken at least twice monthly during the bathing season. It is recommended that samples be taken: (1) prior to the opening of the bathing season (2) weekly during the bathing season C. FIELD DATA Physical conditions noted at the time of sampling shall be recorded on a suitable form including sample number, name of collector, source, location, date and time of sampling, bathing load and other pertinent data such as tidal phase and wind direction in coastal bathing areas. D. SAMPLING AND PERSONNEL. Samples shall be obtained at representative depths of the body of water in use for bathing and swimming. Method of sampling shall be in ac- cordance with recommended procedures. Samples shall be taken by the board of health, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, their duly authorized representatives or other qualified persons as determined by the board of health or Massachusetts Department of Public Health. REGULATION 11. FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS .11.1 GENERAL. I£ a food service establishment is operated in con- junction with the bathing beach, it shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of Article X of this code. la 7Y CITY OF SHLEM HEALTH DEPAP,TMENT June 12, 1978 Board of health One Salem Green Salem, Massachusetts At the present time, as you know, the Park Department is under order from your Department to have the Forest River tide gates in an open position. The order is of several years standing, and I respectfully request some clarification at this time. Due to pressures from neighbors in the vicinity of the tide gates, the Salem and Marblehead Conservation Commissions, and others, this matter should be resolved as soon as possible. Therefore, will you kindly give us your official guidance on the present or future health problems associated with the tide gate operation. Very truly yours, Chairman, Park Department �s7 Q� DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUKLIC.,HEALTH CENTER 4'�BOARD OF HEALTH.--;+ ��,,`OffiJefferson Avenue Salem:;Massachusetts 01.970 ISRAEL KAPLA N, M. D. '�#,„,.:-,-.:.yG:;��- - JOHN J. TOOMEY, D. P. M. JOSEPH R, RICHARD HEALTH AGENT J. ROBERT SHAUGHNESSY. M. D. (6171745-9000 ROBERT BLENKHORN June B, 197E M. MARCIA COUNTIE, R. N, MILDRED C. MOULTON, R. N. - EFFIE MACDONALD Dr. Israel Kaplan Chairman, Salem Board of Health 194 Lafayette St. Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Dr. Kaplan: ADDENDA TO AGENDA FOR 6/13/78 MEETING 1. Ltr from Edna Pangini, Sec.—Treas. Harbor View Park Association. 2. Ltr from Don Jeffrey, President, Harbor View Park Association. They ask that a study be conducted to determine if any danger would exist if the tidal gates at Pickman Park were, to be closed over weekends only. FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH WALTER F. SZCZERBINSKI,R.S. Acting Health Agent WFS/g encls. a, LL:r ."`f ra✓"[..�'../ G%'. !l .-�[/!f li /� 'f f�..+ ..'��.'.'(. t � L'�L'�'' L�.L I ''� '�� ,-�.�.G� FG.�;^r�" Axl f:=!�'t-Li`r����.� �:t--17✓!>'Z-L-r'�-�G<"�i'��. ..'C�/�7C<`-' ,t�cr.°i;:'_./..�"��"t�^�.�!�r."; .x'1.'4 Cl✓'L:.- rL/. .g�"�rr"'"7✓ /y'!�4 :'i��� (�G"/ir: ''+.'. -7-•�y..`r''i�// _/L"L-' .-"L:/G'— ��-�'��f?€^7�i�L1 C� `�'�j. .���L'� ���� �7✓! r'L'�,;=L _.��'I''.'' ��C.-� /fit. 4 C .f�LGo��lel'U ( 4. 4iy GLf r 2L CC'LCL Gi 'LGA � �. i ���r��'2A"�i/r'Zi .�G'�'L'Z�Y f� � tl �� .�/`;.�,✓L, �zrC.c-'�2e�1., ...�G�-LY�ir�r� �.�: ��!�.c„I .�l �� .� vr,��' G j��.✓.f.��� ell.f >a� .f �f �• �.Ii:Z-_ /L`c'r7`; �i t:�C lE I.?,Cc:G'L ��;g� ;r''[.0 . G l�:�_'_. 3 ,j,�..-:., •"a! ..,• ` l:-Lt�jrc2G.f'1 h'tG�y'7: L4c.,rl i?' L'�'.''-faNi.:,' LL y�L�4�,�.v.. r . �4 ./`l'G'Gl2•L.. �c-d.•L+- . C�,�F i /may -!•� > r t; i `�.... //� r.� //--( 1F"a i :�.. .<' JI.CG�'_.L./f--fl:` ��✓. .YL�4 Z'%,...G.`E'�..���,. ,!4�.'�.,/�.y.L' ,��C`wL.Y'. �`'1`.C. /t," �'.�"!rte ^-�G �� t...^"/`'.L" Ir ��-dL tZl� �E'�• -c:��' ./GG Gt'�I',dG-Z.. d2;� i'•L� �,�ic'.! ' /�'��'�-.G.:t_�. �t7..,." .-�;_'�i-c"�'., .4 "F" w'L/l '-<",=�,. , �.. ,A,, ,t,✓//L'.1/f1� ,L-'Y'�./ Czr . ' Gi j.?t;i i' ' r�e•a1 -la i5-�7�1?�7�"'fid','".Cd-7�,.�.� � •L , ",rc � ��E;�'�G/U/(..r '"��17i s''�i`.,�•�. Y ��` •.!E-� l-Z�--' ,.IZt'f`—G%` ',1.dt,Lt�t�•- Lf-2�•, �2�I�!��Z .,CG ,L'.2jG'�.�Z•G�• ,,r h .�•��jG'�•.L.-(�' �,Gt.'�,-' G"�--'' .-•l/L�'.-G'C- .�„-�.�- 1 42 �� �� yev 'T, 3 � _ �CLpyE(� C RECREATI®N DEPARTMENT City of Salem, Massachusetts ar PPRTME`��` 25 Memorial Drive - 744-0733 E. Lawrence McIntire, Superintendent July 11, 1977 Mr. Colin Cameron Health Dept. Salem, MA 01970 Dear Mr. Cameron: This letter is written in regards to thePickman Park swim- ming area. I have been supervisor of swimming and lifeguards for 'the Salem Recreation Department since 1972. During this period of time I have noticed a continuing decline in bathers using this facility. One of the reasons being a very poor bottom with extreme muddy conditions. In addition to this, the water has been tested in the past and found to be poluted from time to time. As a matter of fact, the swimming area was closed off from swimming for a time, I believe in 1974 or 1975. Figures kept on bathers using all of our swimming areas shows that this facility attracts almost no one. In 1975, only 16 actualy walked into the water. In 1976, only 9 did the same, and as of this date no one has used the swimming area at all. The cost of lifeguarding this swimming area is expensive when you stop and consider the amount of times the area is used. In 1975, it cost some $1200. 00 , ' in 1976 another $1200. 00 and so far in 1977 another $200. 00. I feel that we can utilize the trained skills of a WSI, which Recreation Commission Robert O'Meara Joseph Cornacchio Katherine O'Leary Max To Ikowsky Gerard Lavoie (z) is the reason we hire them in the first place, to a much better degree at the Forest River Pool. I therefore request the withdrawal of the lifeguard at the Pickman Park Swimming ' area. Sincerely, E. Lawrence McIntire Superintendent RecreationDD^ep^artment 4""411Iw 4 Richard Bois Supervisor Water Program cc: Mr. Colin Cameron Mr. E. Lawrence McIntire Mr. Peter Bouley Mayor Jean Levesque DR. ISRAEL KAP � ALTH CENTER C3ffi Jetferson fivenue"9` sdiezie,�144assachu t a-'61970 1 1 � �.N 4�q ISRAEL KAS°LAN, M. D. '�^� JOHN J. TOOMEY, D. P. M. JOSEPH R. RICHARD HEALTHAGENT J. RODERT SHAUGHNESSY. M. D. (617) 745,9000 ROBERT DLENKHORN M. MARCIA COUNTt E. R. N. MILDRED C. MOULTON. R. N. July 8, 1976 EFFIE MACDONALD Board-of Park Commissioners Bowditch House 3 North Street Salem, Mass. 01970 Gentlemen: This Department is in receipt of a request to again put in motion a system of closing the tidal gates at Forest River, to withhold tides in the Pickaa.n Park swimming area. The Health Department has for many years been concerned with the safety of this area as a place to swim, due to many factors. Past experience with bacteria counts in the area show that any withholding of the water in this area gives rise to the following distinctly dangerous situations: 1. a rapidly increasing bacteria count, far beyond tolerable limits. 2. growth of algae and other water weeds and the collection of swamp grasses. 3. turbidity, which is highly dangerous to small children. 4. the fact that the South Salem sewer line passes through the marsh area which drains into and through the Pickman Park swimming area. Leachate from this sewer and the surface water drains on Loring Avenue pick up sewerage from septic tanks etc. Board of Park Commissioners July 8, 1976 Pickman Park Swimming Area Page 2 Last year in an attempt to ellicit some means of making this area safely operable, we employed the services of Allied Bio- logical Co. , Wellesley, Mass. , to make a survey of the area and give us a report. I am enclosing a copy of this report for you. Pursuant to the above deliniated problems, the position of the Board of Health is to allow normal tide flow to continue in the area. Very truly yours, FORRI THE BOARD OF HEALTH / -ic71�Lr1- Gln u OHN J. TOOMEY, PM Health Agent JJT/z Enclosure CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER WALTER F. SZCZERBINSKI. R,S /I OFF JEFFERSON AVENUE 444vvv `_�� ACTING HEALTH AGENT ��� .n•7: SALEM, MA 01970 RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 6/7/78 at 12 Noon Examined 6/7/78 COLLAEROGENES GROUP s+ 0Presumptive Confirm Q4 k NO. SOURCE OF SAMPLE o o M P N L> E EMB D.Olml O.ImI 1.Om1 loml. 80/ 1 Collins Cove 60 + 0/5 0/5 3/5 looml 220/ 2 Ropes Point 58 + 0/5 2/5 4/5 100m1 40/ 3 Willows (main) 50 + 0/5 1/5 1/5 looml 130/ 4 Juniper Beach 49 + 0/5 0/5 4/5 loom: 130/ 5 Memorial Beach 50 + 0/5 0/5 4/5 loom. 2400/ 5 Pickman Park 64 + 0/5 5/5 5/5 loom 170/ 7 Pioneer Village 52 + 0/5 1/5 4/5 loom 170/ 8 Forest River 52 + 0/5 1/5 4/5 1 1ON c CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT S. BY . M. . FAIR, .. . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . BIOLOGIST CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT �'Y \ DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER - ROBERT BLENKHORN OFF JEFFERSON AVENUE .HEALTH AGENT SALEM, MA 01970 RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 6/16/78 Examined 6/16/78 COLLAEROGENES GROUP W a1 b G o y� y� Presumptive Confirm 0. SOURCE OF SAMPLE 1 a o 0 M P N w Ir. Temp. EMB .Olml O.lml l.Oml loml. 40 1 lickman Park 8.1 61 + 0/5 1/5 1/5 /loom-- 40 loom:40 2 4ackey Beach 7.9 58 + 0/5 1/5 1/5 /loom. CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY . M W FAIR RS J M LUBAS ......... BIOLOGIST CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER ROBERT BLENKHORN OFF JEFFERSON AVENUE�r SALEM. MA 01970 HEALTII AGENT RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 6/19/78 Examined 6/19/78 COLLAEROGENES GROUP w o o �4 P Presumptive Confirm NO. SOURCE OF SAMPLE 11x o o P. o .-i Temp. EMB M P N w v .Olml O.lml l.Oml 10ml. 30 1 Mackey Beach 8.0 57 + 0/5 1/5 5/5 /loom] 90 2 rPic:an Park 7.9 60 + 0/5 2/5 5/5 /loom: CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY M W_.FAIR.RS. . . . . .J.M.LUBAS . . . . . . . . . . . . BIOLOGIST CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER ROBERT BLENKHORN FI i OFF JEFFERSON AVENUE '= r HEALTH AGENT SALEM. MA 019'10 Ni RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 6/28/78 Examined 6/28/78 COLLAEROGENES GROUP b C NO. SOURCE OF SAMPLE rix o Presumptive Confirm EMB O O ,-I a M P N v w L) Temp. .Olml O.lml l.Oml 10n1. 1720 1 Memorial Beach 8.3 ro + U5 4/5 i 0 2 Pioneer Village 8.5 57 + 0/5 20 3 Juniper. Beach 8.4 54 + 0/5 2/5 4/5 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT By. M W FAIRS RS J M LUBAS BIOLOGIST CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER ROBERT BLENKHORN OFF- JEFFERSON AvENUE HEALTH AGENT .� JSALEM. MA 0I970 RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 7/5/78 Examined 7/5/78 COLLAEROGENES GROUP w a� b G o Presumptive Confirm N0. SOURCE OF SAMPLEo w o ,A M P N P'4 c�i Temp. EMB D.Olml O.lmlr3/5 10m1. 110 1 Pickman Park 7.9 60 + 0/5 1/5 /lOOMI 130 2 Mackey Beach 8. 1 54 + 0/5 4/5 5/5 /loom] CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY . .M W FAIR.R$. . . . . . .. . .S.M.LUBAS . . .. . . . BIOLOGIST CITY OF SALEM b;t=ALYH DEPARTMENT DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PuRLIc HEALTIFI CENTER ROBERT BLENKAORP7 OFF JEFFERSON AVENUE .HEALTH AGENT \ � SALEM MA 01970 RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 7/6/78 Examined 710/78 COLLAEROGENES GROUP N Presumptive Confirm o t4 N0. SOURCE OF SAMPLE v a 2i P 13 11 � Temp.. EMB Olml 0.lml 1.Oml 10-ill. 70 1 Mackey Beach 8.3 54 + 0/5 1/5 2/5 /ION CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY . . .t4.W.FAIR.RS . ..,I M .LUBAS . . . .. ... .. . BIOLOGIST CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CEM"ER }I ROBERT E. BLENYHORN 3"�1� 1 -mss; OFF JEFFERSON AVENUE <\ _, SALEId. MA 01970 HEALTH AGENT RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected 7/19/78 Examined 7/19/78 COLLAEROGENES GROUP e� v b G o N Presumptive Confirm NO. SOURCE OF SAMPLEo a o °0 EMB. M P N w v .Olml O.lml 1.Om1 lOml. 40/. 1 Collins Cove + 0/5 1/5 1/5 10oml 110/ 2 Willows Memorial + 0/5 1/5 3/5 looml 70 3 Osgood + 0/5 1/5 2/5 /loom 330/ 4 Pickman Park + 1/5 3/5 4/5 loom 40/ 5 Forest River + 0/5 1/5 1/5 looml 140/ 6 Juniper Beach + 0/5 2/5 3/5 10om1 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY . . . . . M W. MIA,R5. . . . .J.M.LUBAS. . . .. . . . . 0FF CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER OJEFFERSON AVENUEROBERT BLENYdIORN SALEM. MA 01970 RESULTS OF ANALYSES HEALTH AGENT Collected 8/9/78 Examined 8/9/78 I COLLAEROGENES GROUP o v ro a o N N PresumptiveH490 Confirm N0. SOURCE OF SAMPLE o a o M P N L' w L) .001ml .01ml O.lml 1.Oml 1 Palmers Cove 790 2 Ropes Point 790 3 Juniper Beach 0/5 315 5/5 490 4 Willows Memorial 490 5 Collins Cove 0/5 2/5 9/9 790 6 Osgood Park 0/5 3/5 5/5 /innn 130 7 Forest Main 0/5 0/5 930 8 Pickman Park 0/3 0/3 2/3 31100 30 9 Mackey Beach 0/3 0/3 1/3 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY . . .M:W.FAIR-KL _ .J M_LU$QS. . . . . . . . . . . . . BIOLOGIST +� '+ CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1 DR. ISRAEL KAPLAN PUDLIc HEALTH CENTER ROBERT BLENPHORN OFF JEFFERSON AVENUE HEALTH AGENT SALEM, MA 0I970 RESULTS OF ANALYSES Collected g/g/78 Examined 8/9/78 COLLAFROGENES GROUP N N v p o Presumptive Confirm 0. SOURCE OF SAMPLE o w o °i M P N FOREST RIVER. L) w oolml .Olml O.lml 1.Om1 lOml. 1 430 East of Loring Av 0/3 0/3 1/3 3/3 /loom 1 Corner of Lincoln 130 linam 2 Rd. and Lorin Av CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT BY . .14.W.FAIR.RS. . . . .J X.LUBAS. . . .. . . . .. . . . BIOLOGIST �; �,w n � ��n�erfrtt�raxt �gmmi�si�z� Sa 6 May 1976 The Parks Commission City of Salem Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Sirs: The Commission is aware that each summer you operate the tide gates at Lafayette Street to maintain water act Pick an Park during low tides. It has been observed over the last two summers that the water is held without flushing over a period of several days, or as much as 8 or 10 tidal cycles. Since this interferes with the natural tidal cycle it can damage the salt marsh, especially due to the long periods of flow blockage combined with the sewage leaking from the sewer main and precipitation run off from the roads. The Commission asks that you comply with the Wetlands Protection Act by completing the enclosed notice of intent for a public hearing. Enclosed also is a copy of the act. A public hearing will give us an opportunity to explore the means of reducing the degradation of the water quality and reducing the impact on the marsh. Yours sincerely, Brian E. French BEF/pt Chairman encs. - Tn- WEiT LNDS PROTECTION ACT " C LL4PTEIR 131, SECTION LO _:S Al.+ND l (19:5) Secticn LO. No person shall�remova, fill, dredge or alter any b2a=, fresh water Wei- ! it f S_ hand, ccs gwu al wetland, beach; de, flat, rirsh, meadow or aw=-o bordering on the 'rl �OCean Cr On any eS"tlla_"�'y, creek, ri"ver, stream, pond, or la`e, O- any land under said Maters or v lan h'�c- �o -'c'� ^- on��oas''al s o '�^.- o^ flooding„o�e`-' `` s"?�-.._._. dam` J `th?n-ln the course Of nare'oalr-SU or replaces, but not substaP_tlally changing or enlarging, an ems and lawfully located structure or facility used in the service of the p+ioLc Wd used to pro-Tide electric, gas, crater, tel telex aph and other_telzc -cation serva cess.vnthoutfiling written notice ofh s intentlo v to so remove, fill, drzdge or alter, including such plans as may be neces- sar_^to describe such proposed activity and its effect on the environment and without receiving and complying with an order of conditions and provided all appeal periods have elapsed. Said notice shall be sent by certified mail to the conservation commis- sion or, if none to the board of selectmen in a to-`n or the ,mayor Of a city in which the land upon which such activity is proposed is located. Each such notice shall be accompanied by a filing fee of tw;enty-rive dollars payable to the city or to.,n. Co- pies of such notice shall be sent at the same time by certified mail to the department of natural resources and the department of public works. No such notice shall be sent before all permits, variances and approvals required by local by-la,,v with respect to the propos.0 activity, which are obtainable at the time of such notice, have been or- tained. Upon receipt of any notice hereunder the department of natural resources shall designate a file number for such notice and shall send a notification of such number to the person giving notice to the conservation com-nission, selectmen or mayor to uhom the notice was given, and to the department of public works. Said notifica- tion shall state the name of the owner of the land upon which the proposed work is to be done and the location of said land. WithinLtwenty-one days of the receipt by a conservation commission of a written re- quest made by and sent by certified mail, said commission shall make a written determination as to whether this section is applicable to any land or work -thereon. When such person is other than the owner, notice of any such determination shall also be sent to ,the,om. er.. The term "applicant” as used in this section shall mean the person giving rotieP of ix�ention to remove, fill, dredge or alter. The term`l'person" as used in this section shall include any individual, group of in- dividuals, association, partnership, corporation, company, business organization, trust, estate, the commonwealth or political, subdivision thereof, administrative agency, public or quasipublic corporation or body, or any other legal entity or its legal representative, agents or assigns. The term "bogs" as used in this section shall mean areas where standing or slowly running water is near or at the surface during a normal growing season and where a vegetational community has a significant portion of the ground or water surface cov- ered with sphagnum moss (Spha num) and where the vegetational community is made up of significant portion of one or more of, but not limited to nor necessarily in- . - cluding all, of the following plants or groups of plants., aster (Aster nemoralis), (`"azaleas (Rhododendron canadense and R. viscosum), black spruce (Picea mariana , bog Icottcn (Eriophoru�), cr?nbzr y (Jaccinium macrocaryoon), high-bush blueberry Vaccin- iu-s co-y!^bosum , larch (i z i_--_ 1_ icing , laurels Y.almia angustifolia and K. Fol zi o 1ia), lea herizaf (Cha" =cao_ ^- z Ca yCulata), o(r+chids Areth•.L,a, Calopogon, Pogonia , =• l an, (Sa T 7 1- ..=7�P ( Oyb "a a� e-� pitcher plan,s r_•ac_:_ p' p i sedges, v race_ sand"arcs ll oszraccaP sweet gale (}�`�y'ri C2 gale , tS_^_1�a chlor (Cha-aeCy7iaris tlKtoides). 3 - 2 - j.^e tc'="_' "CCastP_l we tl=ids°t, as used in this sect-On, shall _Cart any baL: ' , marsh, Ewa---Ewa---o'p, `?�ad.;'n, flat or Other lOYrla^_d s12bject to tidal action. or coastal stonra flcwag?,� I1 The tern- -freshwater &tl--ds"; as used this section, shall ^can 7ret maad0`.Ys, carshes, swamps, bogs, areas irL.."C gro'-m—Cwater, flowing or sta_d'ng surface viater. or sca proVide a significant part Of the supporting substrate for a plant community for at least five months cf the yea--; energent and submergent.plant communities in in- land waters;. that portion of a2+ bank, which touches any inland graters. The term "swamps", as used in-this section, shall mean areas where groundtrrater is.at or near the surface of thegro,nid for a significant part of the. giorang season or where runoff water from surface drainage frequently collects above the soil surface, .: and where a significant .part of the, vegetational community is made up of, but not limited to nor necessarily includ-call Ofthe follOi:ing plan-ts Or grOups C. - ( alders (Al us), ashes (Fr 5nus), azaleas (Rhododendron canadense and R. viacosom), black alder IlexyertiCillata , black sp nee Picea mariona buttpnbsh tephalan- thus occidentalis), _American or white elm (U1mus amaricana , tiY'nite Hellebore tieratrun - I vnride , hemlock_(Tsuga canadensis), highbush i_n blueberry Vaccii:ra corymbosum), larch Larix laricina), cowslip Caltha palustris), poison sumac Toxicodendron vexnix), , red maple Acer rubrum), skunk cabbage Sy-plocarpus foetidus , sphagnta:mosses t\Li(Sphagnum), spicebush (Lindera benzoin), black gum "tupelo Nyssa sylvatica), s.:eet i;pperbush (Clethra alnifolia), white cedar (Chamaecyparis thyoides , vrillow (Salina- -� ceae). jThe term "wet meadows", as used in this section shall .mean areas where. groundwater is at the surface for a significant part of the growing season and ner the surface throughout the year and where a significant part of the vegetational comiuni.ty is co nosed of various grasses, sedges and rushes; .made up Of,. but not. limited to nor inecessarily including all, of the following plants or groups of plants; blue flag ` (Iris), vervain (Verbena), thoroughwort (Eupatorium), dock (Rumex), false loosestrife (Lad-rigia), hydrophilic grasses (Gramincae loosestrife (Lythrum), marsh fern (I7rg- , opteris thelypteris), rushes ( Juncaceae , sedges (CyperaceLe , sensitive fern (Qaoclea sensibilis , smartweed (Polygon The term "marshes", as used in this section; shall mean areas where a vegetational community exists in standing or running water during -the growing season and where a t signif icant. part of the vegetational community is composed of, but not limited to nor necessarily including all, of the following plants or groups -of plants: art s (Araceae),bladder worts (Utricularia), bur reeds (Snarganiaceae), button bush (Cepha= lanthw occidentalis), cattails Typha), duck deeds Le�aceae , eelgrass (trallisneria), frog bits Hydrocharitaceae), horsetails (Equisetaceae , hydrophilic grasses Grami- . neae), leatherleaf Chamaedapbs_e calyculata ,—pickerel weeds (Pontederiaceae), pipe- worts (Eriocaulon), pond weeds Potamogeton), rushes (Juncaceae , sedges Cyperaceae); tweeds Polygonum), sweet gale_. F rica gale), -water rilfoil (Halcragaceae , water lies (Ny phaeaceae), water starworts Callitrichaceae), dater willow Decodon ver- ticillatus y: — The conservation cc---Tission, selectmen or mayor receiving notice under this section s^a1l hold a public hearing cn the proposed activity :rithin ,rents-ons dg o` the receipt of said notice. Notice ofthe time and place of said hearing -shall be given by the hearing a tno_ i-Ly $� the eappans_ of the applicant, not less than five days prior -to s„,ti hearing, by p• l-cation i_n a newspaper of general circulation in the city or on ; .^.ere the acti�ray is proposed and by mailing a notice to the, applicant _ and to t_.0 ^.oa rd of health and the planr_ og board of said city or town and to the - 3 - ,l C?�?'-'�-==•t C= 3''_atl1T'2.1 _C30'_C?S and the dCD_ue'lt of wo'_''Ss. J e conservation F' N r; co—s Bion a-d its a�6nLs, Officers and-e_-^ployees and the Cep`issic er of natural re- i� sot „ccs a_.a his agents omloyees, may enter upon priva"U_a_^ o',cnad l and for. -the pur- pose of performing their au-ties 1—mder this section. - If after said hearing the Cons""Tien comissioIl selectmen or rayor, as the case m y be, determin�tn t=he ar bn which the proposed or'�is to be done is sib fi- ' cant to puolic or privy e water sL�ply, to the ground ater supply, to flood control, �) `to storm damage prevention, to prevention of pollution,�to prAtecficn of_land__contain , !inG shellfish,-px $o h �r^y:e� 'on of fisreries,� such conservation commission, boardr . of selectmen or mayor 'shall by written order within twenty-one days of. such hearing impose such conditions as ill contribute to the protection of the interests described herein, and all Mork shall be done in accordance there:rith. If the conservation com- mi pro- mission, selectmen or mayor, as the Case may be, mase a deter:Lna.ti Cn that -the pro- posed activity does not require the imposition of such conditions, the applicant shall .be notified of such determination within twenty-one days after said hearing. Such order or notification shall be signed by the mayor or a majority of the conservation com-nission or board of selectmen, as the case may be, and. a copy thereof shall be sent forth,rith to the applicant and -to the department of natural resources and the depart- ment of public works. If a conservation'corwmission has failed to hold a hearing within the twenty-one day period as required, or if a comaission, after holding such hearing, has failed within tventy-one days therefrom toissue an order, or if a commission, upon a.written re- quest by any person to determine whether this section is applicable to any work, fails within ten 'days to sake said determination, or where an order does issue from said `r commission, the .applicant, any person aggrieved by said commission's order or failure to act, or any owner of land abutting the land upon which the proposed work is to be done, or any ten residents of the city or town in which such land is located, may, by certified mail and within ten days from said commission's order or failure to act, re quest the department of natural resources to determine whether the area on which the .proposed viork is to be done is significant to public or private water supply, -to the groundwater supply, to flood control, to storm damage prevention, to prevention of pollution, to protection of land containing shellfish or to the protection of fisher- ies. The commissioner of natural resources also may request such a determination within said ten days. The party making any such request shall at the same time send a copy thereof by certified mail to the conservation commi ssion, board of selectmen or mayor which conducted the hearing hereunder. If such.paruy is other than the ap- plicant, a copy of such request .shall also be sent at the same time by certified mail to the applicant. Upon receipt of such request the department of natural resources '. - - shall make the determination requested and shall by written order issue within seventy days of receipt of such request, signed by the co?maissioner of natural resources, im- Dose such conditions as will contribute to the protection of the interests described herein; provided, however, that said department shall notify the applicant within thirty days of the receipt of such request if his application or request is not in properform or is lacking information or documentation necessary to make the deter- *-`nation. Such order shall supersede the prior order of the conservation commission, board of selectmen or =ayor, and all vrork shall be done in accordance therewith, but in no event shall any work co=ence until ten days have elapsed following the issuance of said order. At any time prior to a final order of determination by the department, any party request_— a deter- nation mny in writing withdrawn the request, and such withdraTal shall be effective upcn receipt by the department. Notwithstanding the fha-raj-a' =na r—' i r m r;,,'ni�n o e n. wit. _l, co_ ss_one_ ,p co_ _ the determination if h roti yes all parties vrithin tea days of receipt of the :nth_a.�al. A copy of such order shall be sent to the aoplic nt, to the eoa>ervation co—ssion, board of selectmen or mayor :;?Lich con- ducted 'mice hearinc; hereunder, and to the department of A131ic wor''ks. -,0S.> r- ti i shall b� -n-7�r i un-1 pro _ d In �i� noti Of in' S c-1 .. L_d__tasen uu_..il the filial order, a - ^> Or notification T�lr^ re-Sped 6o SllC'fl iPOr'S n=_S b?c=' re COTCed 1n the `I'e�- ( is _y o. seeds for the district in -which the land is 1oca,._d. _. Any site where crork 'is beLg dere ,anich is subject -to +this section shall display ,a sign of not less than two sgu City of Salem, Massachusetts City planner's Office pox oiq OIJ Town Hall m� °s W. Gregory Senho - < City Planner az Derby Square i 01970 r�!MIN Epi' April 28 , 1975 Mr . Colin Cameron Salem Health Department 5 Broad Street Salem , Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mr . Cameron : I have contacted the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and also the Division of Water Pollution Control regarding the availability of funding for the Pickman Park area . These departments do not provide funds_Tor"the p� ollution problem concerned with the Pickman Park area . The only other de- partment which I was referred to was the Department of Public Health . Yet , the letter received by this department on March 25 , 1975 indicates that your department had received a negative reply on March 25 , 1975 from the Department of Public Health . I will continue to search for funds regarding this site and I would appreciate any information you may receive pertaining to funding for the Pickman Park area . Very truly yours , James Scanlan Salem Planning Department JS/ kms ALLIED BIOLOGUL CONEROL CORPORATION 194 Worcester 5treetWellesleyHills,MassachusettsOZ81 617-235-6620 April 23 , 1975 Colin E. Cameron, R. S. City of Salem 5 Broad Street Salem, Mass . Dear Mr. Cameron, Reference is made to Mr. Toomey 's letter of April 17 , 1975 in which he inquired about potential Federal Grants for Pic_ kman Park Pond. a _poke with Ms. Alexandra Dawson of the Conservation Law Foundation (telephone: 542-1354) . She did not know of any available money but suggested that the following agencies be contacted for possible answers or leads. Massachusetts Audubon Society, Mr. Paul Swartek, Lincoln, 259-9500 Massachusetts Department of Natural Resource:;, Office of Conservation Services Office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) , speak with whomever is in charge of. 703. projects Department ot. Community Affairs , Office of Muni.c.ir;;3_ F3.astr ing, 72i-3253 MAPC I hope this information will be of help to you. If' 1 can be of any further assistance please feel free to call me. Sincerely, ALL IED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORP. , AYE Aquatic Biologist Cv'r/js ApALP 17, 1975 Mn. Caktton L. Noyes AeCied B,iotog.i.cat Confitot CoApohattEon 194 WonceateA StAeet WeUeatey HUZ6, Ma.aaaehubette Dean Mn. Noyt.e: In negand to the Pickman Pante prtobeem, attempte have been made by the City ob Saeem to obtain j.i.nancia2 auppoAt through a grant 4nom Bureau ob Outdoor Reeneation and D.ivizion ob Wate.A PoZeufiion ob Nataut Ruouncez, but without euccez. Do you know o5 any grant money which may be avai.eabte and might aaa.i.a.t .the City og Satem .in having .the "Bio EngineeAing Study" o6 the P.ickman Palk Swimming Atea? An eaAey nepty w,iU be aprAeaiated. Vevey tVLZy youAA, Reply to: FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEV, D.S.C. Colin E. Camen.on, R.S. Heat th. Agent Senior San i tah i.an Manch 25, 1975 Mr. W. Gxegoxy Senko City Ptannex City Hate Satem, MA 01970 Dean 4Uc. Senko: Fox some time .the Board o6 Heatth hay been gxeatty conceAned with the wateR quati#y at the Pickman Park swimming area. A pnettm.inaxy survey o6 thb bathing area au recentt.y camp y Amtea UoZogir-at Contnot Coxpoxatc.on, and they recommend a Bio-Eng.i.neening Study at a cost o6 Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Thihteen DoZ&U ($7,313.00) . On January 31, 1975, this depaxtnent contacted the Division os Env.ironmentat Heatth.. o6 Department o6 Pubti.c Heath, by ZcUer, reque6ting the Bio-Eng.ineeni.ng Study be 6unded under Chapter 722 o6 1969 "Aquatic Nu.i6ance Control Fund". We wen.e advised thi.6 date by the Department o6 Pubii.c Health that out request 6oR gunding th.i.6 pxofect ha6 been dented. Is FedeAat 6unding avaitabte to coven thi.6 "Bio-Engineering Study o6 P.ickman Park Bathing Area"? Very truty youU, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Health Agent /6 EncL. (1) PRoposat box B.io-Eng.ineex.ing Study 04 P.ickman Pack Swimming Area (2) Board o4 Heatth .Letter Requesting 6undtng undex "Aquatic Nuisance Contut Fund" (3) Letters m Department o4 Pubtic Heatth which denied our Request bon bung the Bio-Eng.ineextng Study ,w 600 /X�id z�ii.'y&x,�7r WILLIAM J. ISS40ICKELL, M.D. VQ(^'�^M 02111 eee CaM MISSIONER !/!/vJW,v March 21, 1975 John J. Toomey, D.S.C. RE: SALEM - Pickman Park Health Agent Aquatic Nuisance Control Board of Health 5 Broad Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mr. Toomey: This- is in reply to your letter of January 31, 1975 relative to the control of nuisance aquatic vegetation in the Pickman Park swimming area in Salem. As depicted in your letter the problem at the swimming area is apparently caused by poor water quality and the accumulation of nuisance aquatic vegetation which flows and ebbs into and from the bathing area from the tidal estuary. Under these circumstances, you are correct in assuming that the use of herbi- cides would not be a proper method for the control of the aquatic nuisances. Moreover, the use of herbicides under these conditions would not be effective because of the ebb and flow of the water. The information contained in your letter is substantiated by the proposal submitted to you from the Allied Bio- logical Control Corporation of Wellesley. The work under this proposal is directed toward the improvement of the water quality and the circulation in the Pickman Park swimming area. Bioengineering surveys such as this, unless directly associated with the application of herbicides, have not been considered as eligible for state assistance under Chapter 722 of 1969. The conduct of bio- engineering surveys to establish weed ,spec}es and appropriate selection of herbi- cides are performed by companies such as Allied Biological Control Corporation as a part of the bid requirements under contracts issued by the Department of Public Health. The bidder is rewarded for this work only if his bid is con- sidered as being the lowest and responsible bid. Accordingly, your request for assistance under Chapter 722 is not considered as appropriate under the provisions of the law. If you have any further questions or desire additional information please do not hesitate to call or write. i Very truly yours, Mario M. Boschetti Environmental Bioengineer MMB/k 1 nC RR E5l EI V Eo,,LL MAR 2 4 CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT; �. ,f• J - �' :: _,.. •C+ 1.,.r..`:... !. - . '.._ . Cir r .1 .. . -. S i . ,_'",;r,, t . - y '� - t:.YP._ Vis•_. tf t.. Janua)cy 31, 1913 _.. John C. Cot bu, Mectoh •'t;- ?3 . Minion o6 Envlunmentat HeaLih Depaxtment o6 _PubUc HeatA I 600 Wa4hdngton s ly 't e • t ....r j { c. 1 Bod•ton HA„ 02 111 x Dean Fon 4''Mn9 pettod o "e''the 8oand.o6_HeaLth. ha4'been -eonceJrned.icu#i'a dv sat,iQ a�cec bi the'CLtri 66 S�iGem "Pte'1ma Pack" > TltiCd'a�c¢u: has atgae'ajid agicatcc weld nutdanc¢ prcobPofa, curd bum -time to Vme. etevat¢d coGt6vhra countb: f, Y - 9- wldh`.to ude evehf/ ava.U.abte means .to kup .thtb+ zvtb g'ah.ec 0paat'wtLLah' r g.tveb enfo amen# .to Many peopte . Hoioeve2, ,6Poating_aj%d oveng�eown w¢ed4, paeeen#"denldud-Aa6etrj_Qia, d -and 'e�ceaLe-a neetda�ie¢;eondttton:_ the ►:afiihe o6 'tiFie ahem.it ld:6ciGG xea.Uzed' cherttcnLd eanno# 'b�`uaed.bhctzu4e 06_zhe 6eudhLig by the , 1dPd;: Recently we evntricted AEUed MtAot-CbhpoAaWn and.icequeated �r- t/iict "they do:-.a avav¢g o6 ticl6:Ouea:; A'mpy:o6., heLc."Pnopoaed BLd-1;wLiee�aLsg .` Shid "' Ld'eneCC,aed::> The�t6#aC cod#'6ox'tiie p�copoded 'sucuLeee td $1,313:000 u�Lth paymen# t6'be"made duicirig FCSeaLYea�t 1966, , • A*"'-quut U hikewM'made: undet Chaptelt 12i 06_`1969 6on 'payrnent'o6 zhtb 4unvey 6norn .the Aquatte Ma4ance Contut Fund. Yomt co.n4ldvi Mn mW bt apptectated - VeA FOR THE B ARD OF HEALTH.. I JOHN 1. TOOMBY, D.S.C. -.•" . Health.Ag en#: _ 6 - EncL. Pn.opc4ed Uo-Engtnee tng stady o6 ptdman Pahk Swlmntng Mw 6hoa ALUed Hiotog tmt Contoco.G Coxpout ton January 22, 1975 Councillor Peter P. Bouley 3 Meadow Street Salem, MA 01970 Dear Councillor Bouleys Enclosed is the proposal for a Bio-Engineering Study of the Pickman Park Area from Allied Biological Control Corporation. It is noted that the cost of the proposed services would be $7,313.00. After making the survey, additional funds will be required to carry out their recommendations. While we had hoped that this study would qualify for the program in which the Commonwealth and City of Salem would share the cost, our program does not fit into the requirements for sharing of funds. After reviewing the proposal we would appreciate receiving your comments. Very truly yours, FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEW D.S.C. Health Agent /f Encl. (1) Allied Biological proposed Bio-Engineering Study of Pickman Park Swimming Area (this is your copy) November 13, 1974 Mr. Frederick M. Berk Allied Biological Control Corporation 194 Worcester Street Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Dear Mr. Berk: In your recent survey of Pickman Park Swimming Area it was mentioned that a comprehensive study would be required if the City of Salem feels that the Pickman Park Swimming Area is a valuable resource. The following information is requested in regard to the comprehensive study: (1) What is the {cost of the study? (2) Would this area qualify on the "algae and weed control program" where the Commonwealth and the Cities share in the cost? An early reply will be appreciated. Very truly yours, Reply to: FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Colin B. Cameron, R.S. Health Agent Senior Sanitarian /f ..-+ ISCUM siiuR r Fob.:Al 490 .. xrat�aztnt�aa ttt of flaggar4usifto , ..............:..............Ss. ................: . ............f4,..........':.:... ................................................................................................................Health..Agexit..-...Gi.tu..taf..Sal.em,..................................... .............................................................................................................:.b..Broad..Stre.et:..Sa l.em...Maasachusett.SGreeting: Vou art liertbg rrqutrrb in the name of the ComMO twenirH or MA55ACHUSErrS, to appear before tbe. i am .a':.W.OXAt . .... FtQilldt Tx..�Ot tx9� ... .holden at. 19th„Fioori„Room 1901 ' �i mbrrd e reel s on assac sd.ttg...... ”"'"' *%�ih«F«rl ertbe-Gaunt w...................................... 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Notary FORM 495 Hone s W4nrix, Imc./Pu%LismxRe October 171, 1974 PICKMAN PARK Request for records pertaining to the closing of Pickman Park Beach at the Forest River in connection with sewerage flow in that area of the Pickman Park Beach over a period of two (2) years preceding the date of this summons% (1) The water level of the swimming area of Pickman Park is regulated by a tide gate located on the Forest River. When the tide comes in, the tide gate can be opened, thereby filling the swimming area. The gate then can be closed to retain the water. (2) It must be remembered that this is actually a tidal stream flowing through the swimming area. At the Pickman Park Swimming Area, we are confronted with natural conditions which one might expect to find in tidal pools of this nature. These conditions are: (1) Free floating aquatic vegetation (2) Little natural exchange of water (3) High bacteria counts at various times (4) Algae (5) Odors (3) While Pickman Park Swimming Area has been closed several times- over the past two years for elevated coliform levels (when it reached the maximum allowable) within a few days it returned to a satisfactory level. The closing of Pickman Park Swimming Area was also due to high turbidity (the bottom sub— strate is a black silty organic sediment), swimmers cause silt to become suspended in the water. (4) It has not been confirmed that any closing of Pickman Park Swimming Area was due to a sewerage flow. 4a f Colin E. Cameron, R.S. Senior Sanitarian October 17, 1974 PICKMAN PARK Request for records pertaining to the closing of Pickman Park Beach at the Forest River in connection with sewerage flow in that area of the Pickman Park Beach over a 'period of two (2) years preceding the date of this summonst (1) The water level of the swimming area of Pickman Park is regulated by a tide gate located on the Forest River. When the tide comes in, the tide gate can be opened, thereby filling the swimming area. The gate then can be closed to retain the water. (2) It must be remembered that this is actually a tidal stream flowing through the swimming area. At the Pickman Park Swimming Area, we are confronted with natural conditions which one might expect to find in tidal pools of this nature. These conditions are: (1) Free floating aquatic vegetation (2) Little natural exchange of water (3) High bacteria counts at various times (h) Algae (5) Odors (3) While Pickman Park Swimming Area has been closed several times over the past two years for elevated coliform levels (when it reached the maximum allowable) within a few days it returned .to a satisfactory level. The closing of Pickman Park Swimming Area was also due to high turbidity (the bottom sub- strate is a black silty organic sediment)„ swimmers cause silt, to become suspended in the water. (h) It has not been confirmed that any closing of Pickmaann Park Swimming Area was due to a sewerage flow. Colin E. Cameron, R.S. Senior Sanitarian October 17, 1974 . PICKMAN PARK Request for records pertaining to the closing of Pickman Park Beach at the Forest River in connection with sewerage flow in that area of the Pickman Park Beach over a period of two (2) years preceding the date of this summons% (1) The water level of the swimming area of Pickman Park is regulated by a tide gate located on the Forest River. When the tide comes in, the tide gate can be opened, thereby filling the swimming area. The gate then can be closed to retain the water. (2) It must be remembered that this is actually a tidal stream flowing through the swimming area. At the Pickman Park Swimming Area, we are confronted with natural conditions which one might expect to find in tidal pools of this nature. These conditions are: (1) Free floating aquatic vegetation (2) Little natural exchange of water (3) High bacteria counts at various times (4) Algae (S) Odors (3) While Pickman Park Swimming Area has been closed several times over the past two years for elevated coliform levels (when it reached the maximum allowable) within a few days it returned to a satisfactory level. The closing of Pickman Park Swimming Area was also due to high turbidity (the both sub— strate is a black silty organic sediment), swimmers cause silt to became suspended in the water. (4) It has not been confirmed that any closing of Pickman Park Swimming Area was due to a sewerage flow. - Colin E. Cameron, R,S, Senior Sanitarian April 25, 1974 Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources Water Pollution Control (Room(L902),, 100 Cambridge Street Boston, 9A 02202 Attention Peter A. Dore Gentlemen: In your visit to Salem in regard to information you have requested on the Pickman Park swimming area, the following is brought to your attention: (�) During the swimming season June to September (Labor Day), the water is tested every two weeks (and more often if counts may be high) at Pickman Park swimming area. (2) Coliform Counts have at times reached 4,000 per 100 ml, however repeat tests within 48 and 72 hours have found coliform counts down in the less than 500 per 100 ml range. Average coliform counts at Pickman Park during the season would be less than 500 per 100 ml. (3) While nuisance type weeds and algae causes a problem from time to time at Pickman Park, odors have not been a cause of complaints. (4) In regard to the siphon on Loring Avenue, it is suggested that you contact Mr. Wilfred Garrette in the Salem Street Department. Very truly yours, Reply to: FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Colin E. Cameron, R.S. Health Agent Senior Sanitarian /f April 25, 1974 Unssachusetts Department of Natural Resources Water Pollution Control (Room.(1901 100 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02202 Attention Peter A. :)ore ! i Gentlemen: i i In your visit to Salem in regard to information you have requested on the Picicman Pars swimming area, the following is brought to your attention: (�) During the swimidng season June to September (Labor Day), the water is tested every two weeks (and core often if counts may be high) at Pickman Park swimminv area. (2) Coliform Counts have at times reached 4,000 per 100 ml, however repeat tests within 48 and 72 hours have found coliform counts down in the less than 500 per 100 ml range. AveraPe coliform counts at Pickman Park during the season would be less than 500 per 100 ril. (3) While nuisance type weeds and algae causes a problem from time to time at Pickman Park, odors have not been a cause of complaints. (4) In regard to the siphon on Loring Avenue, it is sug, ested that you contact Mr. Wilfred Garrette in the Salem Street Department. Very truly yours, Reply.to: FOR TFE BOARD OF HFALTH JOHPT J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. Colin E. Cameron, R.S. Health Agent Senior Sanitarian /f SEWAGE OVERFLOW ON LORING AVE. FROM VINNIN SQUARE TO JUNCTION (F CANAL STREET AND LORING AVE. Complaints in connection with sewerage overflow on Loring Avenue from Vinnin Square to the junction of Canal Street. and Loring Avenue over a period of three (3) years preceding the date of this summons. (1) Citizens who have a complaint in regard to sewage overflow or backup into a structure are referred by the Health Department to the Street Department. (2) Complaints received over the past few. years (3)years have been minimal in the Vinnan Square area • Loring Ave. to Canal Street. (3) While a leather firm was in operation on Canal Street (now closed and. razed) there was a multitude of complaints throughout the year. There was frequent overflows from surface lines .manholes. Since this plant has been closed the Health Department has not received complaints from this area. (is) Suggest that the Street Department'be contacted pertaining to any overflows or backup into structures. They are having trouble from time to time on backups due to disposable diapers blocking the lines. COLIN E. CAMERON$ R.S. Senior Sanitarian i SEWAGE OVERFLOW ON LORING AVE. FROM HINNIN SQUARE TO JUNCTION (F CANAL STREET AND LORING AVE. Complaints in connection with sewerage overflow on Loring Avenue from Vinnin Square to the junction of Canal Street. and Loring Avenue over a period of three (3) years preceding the date of this summons. (1) Citizens who have a complaint in regard to sewage overflow or backup into a structure are referred by the Health Department to the Street Department. (2) Complaints received over the past few years (3)years have been minimal in the Vinnan Square area • Loring Ave. to Canal Street. (3) While a leather firm was in operation_on Canal Street (now closed and. razed) there was a multitude of complaints throughout the year. There was frequent overflows from surface lines manholes. Since this plant has been closed the Health Department has not received complaints from this area. (4) Suggest that the Street Department be contacted pertaining to any overflows or backup into structures. They are having trouble from time to time on backups due to disposable diapers blocking the lines. COLIN E. CAMERON, R.S. Senior Sanitarian April 25, 1974 Massachusetts Department of Natural Resources Water Pollution Control (Room(1,902)" 100 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02202 Attention Peter A. Dore Gentlemen: In your visit to Salem in regard to information you have requested on the Pickman Park swimming area, the following is brought to your attention: (�) During the swimming season June to September (Labor Day), the water is tested every two weeks (and more often if counts may be high) at Pic1man Park swimming area. (2) Coliform Counts have at times reached 4,000 per 100 ml, however repeat tests within 48 and 72 hours have found coliform counts down in the less than 500 per 100 ml range. Average coliform counts at Pickman Park during the season would be less than 500 per 100 ml. (3) while nuisance type weeds and algae causes a problem from time to time at Pickman Park, odors have not been a cause of complaints. (4) In regard to the siphon on Loring Avenue, it is suggested that you contact Mr. Wilfred Garrette in the Salem Street Department. Very truly yours, Reply to: FOR THE BOARD OF HEALTH JOHN J. TOOMEY, D.S.C. - Colin R. Cameron, R.S. Health Agent Senior Sanitarian /f - ALLIED BIOLOGIGiL CONTROL CORPORATION 194 WorcesterStreetWellesley Hills,Massachusefts02181617-235-6620 _ 9 September 25, 1974 Board ofSelectmen µ _ Board of Health RE: AQUATIC WEED AND ALGAE CONTROL IN PUBLIC SWIMMING AREAS Gentlemen:. Over the summer months, we have received more inquiries than ever before from local Boards of Selectmen and,Boards of .Health asking what can- be done to remove nuisance aquatic weeds and algae from lakes and ponds used as public bathing areas. Because an overgrowth of weeds can present a serious safety hazard as.+well as a. general nuisance to bathers, many cities and towns` have , undertaken„ aquatic management programs to maintain' their public. __bathing ' areas for ' recreation and safety. = - _ .Z _ 'i• N Allied Biological Control Corporation has been maintainingP recreational lakes and ponds for boating, swimming and fishing since 1958. Our staff first conducts a complete biological survey of the lake or pond,- gathering .' all pertinent morphological , biological and chemical data. After careful examination of this data, our firm submits a report of our biological survey which includes. recommendations. for an aquatic management program designed to return the lake: or pond to its ecological balance and restore it for normal recreational activities. _ In many instances, more than one- alternative is open to the Board We have the. - experience to recommend which of these would be most feasible and appropriate from . ... ,,.,_ bothan economical and ecological standpoint: - - 0 .t x�_ - -- Early fall is an excellent time to conduct a biological survey of your lake or pond, w as weed growth ' is still at its height. A proposal could be submitted fiis`fall for - work to be done_ next spring.and summer. This would give sufficient time to. request appropriations, if necessary. Also, if the, weed growth is severe-enough-,to hinder the skating program during,the winter months, a fall .survey, and treatment could alleviate this problem If. you are interested in learning more about our biological survey and __aqua'tic : ., management programs, or if you have any other. aquatic problemsry or questions that need answers, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to assist you in any way that we can. Sincerel ALLIED. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORPORATION 0161 , FREDRICK M. BERK Administrative Assistant,M FMB/min *xxkxfzzx:x 3 before full tide to 3 hour after. $ 12002x 1200 75 76 So far this year the guard who is being paid $100 per week ---- no one has swam at all this year while guard was on duty Richard N, Bois, Super of Lifeguards There 7 other beached in Salem which have lifeguards in addition them is the pool I A FREE B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S coo) STREET INDEX -_-- n <7, A I a " c sr x� :{'. 2 A A R ww....TIER AD N; p iv"eIT �• xx -`�_____ I i r �- at E __ BE PAR IT I. I mtt e1 _ A.:T : O ALISXi,1i c: °i:rwD :: "a:o �YerTs1 .✓.+� Vp'�`\ wi ` ) • „ I 1 _Jr--_ ___.T-.`.�,�f_ AR R AEITi 1. 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J , IXDn.,tt L, T E; wl«I, xI ,�; ° n DOxIn :, '°wDR .T I ED V 17 -SCHOOL DEPARTMENT \ - ;' t'='m'� • Q /,. i WALL 18 - PUBLIC HEALTH CLI NIC STIr sT [9 xe�•.y3 XVY"R i 10 ALL[YTED M l ":TY ° ' TET 'x - I9 — NEW HIGH SCHOOL EASTIT` A. on 0 ii c"avx ET Ii° p f — _ R '. 1 j`� ?_• °_ £ fl 5 C O y Rua t I I �_ tL 0 ache L. xxa ,T °n \ : Nr �,', x Di: IVII o° ctD :mxer ATE x, axaTA'ED D1 OTHER BUILDINGSE�ex,wm (� a +.r •I �./)) Ave [ss xTBLTO aD o I x D I I< mD[rox.ve 0 s � .AA.1` °' r::a "::;ED :: w 20—SALEM HOSPITAL \ o H cansrt :i A 1 v zN 4 ! - °' N xAlr`1 :' 2 1 —STATE COLLEGE „A, ♦� ,'� ED. :TL I ti x RT° „° 10 /� ` p ♦ 10 �, BE.a[..:[`BE I I WED_ :: SOUTH CAMPUS \ eS� p' G �' \ [w ar E, or:u TT i i :i \ .� ''\'P �� J r • Y +� -1'4,+K \ !) ! Q ai ::T :o RE TI :I X41 e;:: :: , , `� -r, •I�kt ,� :wl:vvrvicu zi c i T:nva"i` :i w:Tnnm:e°"' A i rToeii 11 o s MOW uT:T "' °:r:T :i c - lEEWT 11 D H: E s 'veli i To `} /^• ! r IL AT sr L: oAx m O E s T m:"` a is \ 1_. III-. - • " R • W, Rt�r - FL AW x L wELAxI a, x I :ATI-ARD,T s e y,` :`sr :e c u wxrc a :it ` `IyAa, t' I'A _;\;; >C ?• 4a I 11AAq 1yfN ,ort`:i ,a aiT:v:T"c,v[ ii xiu:uisi`sr � d , y t • REVISED 1973 ,.LT.:I x I IXGx IE ':0 vy19OX'ED x, tl r at �J e l.WLL.ITE 1 OLIVLE IT ) ILLELX Yi I, • 11 �\,�/] I� III I. KR6 .EWAW S} TE xI nERTI: ° x,0 LI e / r`L ® v AW �� U O LI X T °TEN 1 ETE ASLAYD E R lD l,_ x: NAD,.. 1 1 n'.ED i`I° I it < El.".r \\ / Vf� n0A'T IT :t D..I n : .wr r< `<rho ttA. A�!�L _ 7 f(r�� r I ��TIRE i :: .o0:sim n :11 - t-� A I Q L IEW 31 IT F9 O alnml ND . \ te{ t � s (� �`. , � �C�Gadf� OW f�C�C�4 12 �. 0\O j �� / 12 A B C D E���� F /a G H I J K L M 19� N O P Q R S S'gwD2 �/rT< ALLIED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORPORATION CARLTON L. NOYES Aquatic Biologist 194 Worcester Street Wellesley Hills, Mass. 02181 (617) 235-6620 ALLIED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORPOFATION ALLIED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORPORATION 194 Worcester Street Wellesley HiIIs,Massachusetts 02181 617-235-6620 1 PROPOSED BIO—ENGINEERING STUDY ' PICKMAN PARK S' IIMMIisG AREA SALEM. MASSACHUSETTS 1 SUBMITTED T0 : ' BOARD OF HEALTH SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ' SUBMITTED BY : ALLIED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORPORATION ' 194 WORCESTER STREET ' WELLESLEY HILLS, MASSACHUSETTS ' SUBMITTED ON ; .JANUARY 7, 1975 ALLIED BIOLOGIGIL CONTROL CORPORATION 194 Worcester Street Wellesley HiIIs,Massachusetts 02181 617-235-6620 1 Mr, Colin E. Cameron, R. S . ' Senior Sanitarian Board of Health 5 Bread Street ' Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Dear Mr. Cameron: ' Pursuant to your request, ALLIED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORPORATION is pleased to submit the following proposal for a Bio-Engineering Study of the Pickman Park ' Swimming Area: PROPOSED BIO-ENGINEERING STUDY 1 PICKMAN PARK SWIMMING AREA ' SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS A. Introduction In the report of our preliminary biological survey of the Pickman Park Swimming area which was submitted to the Board of Health on September 10 , 1974 , it was reported that many alternatives exist for dealing with the problems of the Swimming Area, and several of these ' alternatives were outlined at that time. Furthermore, it was concluded that if the Town of Salem feels - that the Pickman Park Swimming Area is a valuable resource and would like to take the necessary steps to make a ' significant improvement in the water quality of the Swimming Area, a comprehensive study would be required to carefully analyze the relevant biological, physical and chemical characteristics of the swimming pond and its surrounding area. ' .In response to your inquiry as to whether or not the Swimming Area would qualify for the state weed control tALLIED BIOLCG109LCONROLCORPOWTION ' Mr. Colin Cameron Page 2 ' program under which the Commonwealth and the Cities share in the cost, the Swimming Area would not qualify for this program. The state program is restricted to Great Ponds only, and furthermore, as stated in our report of September 10, 1974, chemical control is not feasible in an area that is constantly flushed by the tides and ' which does not have weeds actually growing in it. Our initial findings were that free floating weeds are brought into the Swimming Area from the estuary below ' by the incoming tides and from the marsh above the Swimming Area by the outgoing tides. ' B. Objectives The purpose of the proposed Bio-Engineering Study is two-fold, and accordingly, the Study shall be divided into two phases as follows: PHASE I ' A Bio-Engineering Study as outlined below to determine all biological, chemical, geological, ' hydrological and physical characteristics of the swimming area relevant to water quality in the pond. ' PHASE II Determination of the most ecologically sound and ' economically feasible method(s) of improving water quality in the swimming area. The recommendations made in Phase II will include the t estimated cost of any materials and equipment required to implement the .recommendations set forth in the final report. ALLIED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORPORATION feels that it is ' essential that the proposed Bio-Engineering Study lead to and is accompanied by recommendations for corrective ' measures that will improve water quality at the Swimming Area. Phase I parameters outlined below under Section D.- Procedure, have been limited to those parameters which ' will have a direct bearing on our Phase II recommendations for corrective measures. As a result, only data essential to the objectives of this study will be collected and analyzed, thereby minimizing the cost of the study. 1 ' AWED BIOLOGULCONfROLCORPOWTION ' Mr. Colin Cameron Page 3 Personnel assigned to this project will be specialists in the interpretation of Phase I. parameters and in the implementation of corrective measures and field ' techniques required by Phase II recommendations. C. Summary The problems at the Pickman Park Swimming Area fall into three categories : (1) Bacteria Loading (2) Turbidity (3) Free Floating Vegetation In order to evaluate any potential corrective measures, there must be a thorough understanding of the origin and fate of the three categories listed above. ' (1) Bacteria Loading : For all practical purposes , the Swimming Area is located in a dead end impoundment. Very little benefit is derived from the small amount of natural circulation that may be induced by winds and convection currents. The small. brook which feeds directly into the Swimming Area from above may collect considerable amounts of bacteria from adjacent industry and urban .runoff. ALLIED ' BIOLOGICAL CONTROL therefore proposes to monitor fecal bacteria and total coliform bacteria in the water and the sediments. This will provide us ' with data on bacteria loading and flushing. (2) Turbidity: Turbidity in the swimming area may be a function of runoff entering the area, swimmers kicking up mud and sediment, turbidity which may occur ' naturally from flushing and reflooding the impound- ment, and phytoplankton. Water circulation in the swimming area would have a direct effect on turbidity and sedimentation rates. Therefore, in order to control turbidity, it is necessary that the following turbidity parameters ' be measured: Turbidity as Jackson Turbidity Units , Phytoplankton, Secchi Disc visibility, sedimentation rates , quality of substrate, water circulation patterns , ' and the City' s schedule for flushing the swimming area. 1 �,aanvey�, r! TSS w RECREATION DEPARTMENhECEI ED City of Salem, Massachusetts 25 Memorial Drive - 744-0733 JUN 16 9978 E. Lawrence McIntire, Superintendent CITY OF SALEM HEALTH DEPARTMENT Health Department _ 5 Broad Street Salem, Mass. 01970 Dear Walter, The following is a copy of a report regarding Pickman Park Swimming Area from 1972 through 1977 . It should contain all necessary and up-to-date information for your files . Sincerely, ( /Czv YY1/.Ci �^ E. Lawrence McIntire Supt. of Recreation Recreation Commission Joseph Cornacchio Katherine O'Leary Max Tolkowsky Gerard Lavoie Maurice Martineau Mr . E . Lawrence McIntire September 1 , 1977 Superintendent of Recreation Salem, Ma. 01970 Dear Larry: This report is given in regards to the Pickman Park Swimming Area . In 1972 , my first year employed as Supervisor of Swimming and Lifeguards , a ten (10) week summer program was conducted at our eight beaches . The following is a summary of the actual use of the Pickman Park swimming area. 1972 No. swj.nuning at area Swimminq Lessons 1.35 19 1973 83 12 1974 CLOSED PER ORDER HEALTH DEPT. 1975 38 8 1976 17 0 1977 0 0 I must also point out that since 1972 this swimming area has had the lowest volume of people using the beach. It is obvious to me that with the very poor muddy bottom conditions that exist at this swimming area , local residents are just not interested in swimming there nor letting any of their children swim there. Therefore I recommend that we withdraw the lifeguard from the Pickman Park Beach area. I feel that it is no longer feasible nor economical to continue the use of a lifeguard stationed there. This lifeguard can be utilized to a much greater extent at the Forest River Pool where we are continuously experiencing large crowds in addition to the teaching of some 1200 children per week, which at times exceeds some 35 children per class . Thank You , Richard N. Bois Swimming Supervisor ALLIED 3I009CILCONfROLCORPOR9TION Mr. Colin Cameron Page 4 (3) Free Floating Vegetation: An understanding as to the origin and density of the aquatic vegetation in conjunction with other parameters will provide an adequate basis for alleviation of this problem. Chemical control of vegetation is not feasible in this situation. D. Procedure Data to be collected will fall into five categories: biological, physical, hydrological, geological and chemical. (1) Biological data will include: (a) Bacteria Fecal coliform in water and sediment Total coliform in water and sediment (b) Phytopla.nkton Analysis (c) Aquatic Vegetation: origin and density (2) Physical data will include : ' (a) Turbidity in Jackson Turbidity Units (b) Secchi Disc Visibility (c) Temperature (d) Schedule for Operation of Tide Gates (3) Hydrological data will include: (a) Water Circulation Analysis (b) Flushing and Runoff Rates (4) Geological data will include: (a) Sedimentation Rates (b) Stratigraphy of Underlying Sediments (5) Chemical data will include: (a) Dissolved Solids (b) Dissolved Oxygen ' E. Water Quality Analysis Four rounds of sampling to determine bacteria, phyto- plankton, turbidity, visibility, sedimentation, dissolved solids, temperature and dissolved oxygen are proposed at each of the following locations : SAMPLING STATIONS : (1) Forest River at Loring Avenue and Leggs Hill Road (2) Forest River Impoundment; surface of water column I ALLIED BIOLOGI9LCONfROLCORPONATION Mr. Colin Cameron Page 5 (3) Forest River Impoundment; bottom of water column (4) Forest River at Salem Harbor (5) Inlet to Swimming Area at end of Lincoln Road (6) Pickman Park Swimming Area (7) Main source of water for the marsh between Munroe Road and the Boston and Maine Railroad SAMPLING SCHEDULE: In order to gather data that will pertain to the water quality that exists during the summer months when the Swimming Area is being used by bathers , it is suggested that the sampling begin after the opening of the swimming season in 1975 . The sampling would be conducted according to the following schedule: (1) One round during flooding of the Forest River with sea water (2) One round prior to draining the impoundment (3) One round while the impoundment is being drained (4) One round during a rain storm F. Potential Corrective Measures As stated in our report of September 10 , 1974 , many possibilities exist for improving water quality at the Pickman Park Swimming Area. After the results of the Bio-Engineering Study have been carefully analyzed, practical and economically feasible methods for improving water quality at the swimming area will be recommended. Estimated costs of materials and equipment required to implement our recommendations will be submitted to the Board of Health for informational purposes. Potential corrective measures to be considered include but are not limited to: (1) Rescheduling of tide gate operations (2) Diversion of the brook entering the Swimming Area from the marsh 1 AWED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORPOWTION ' Mr. Colin Cameron Page 6 (3) Chlorination of the brook entering the Swimming Area ' (4) Pumping of water from the center of the Forest River impoundment and diffusing it in the Swimming Area ' (5) Removal of mud and sediments from the Swimming Area ' (6) Replacing sediments with a more suitable substrate ' (7) Use of screens or booms to catch floating or drifting weeds G. Report and Schedule ' Water sampling will begin after the opening of the swimming season in 1975. Sampling will continue during the summer of 1975 until the four proposed rounds of sampling have been completed. ' After all field surveys and laboratory analyses have " been completed, preparation of a final report will commence. The final report will be completed and sub- mitted to the client during the fall of 1.975 . H. Compensation to the Consultant Compensation for the proposed study shall be computed on a direct salary times multiplier basis plus laboratory and equipment costs. ' Compensation for the performance of services as specified above to be paid the consultant shall be computed in accordance with the following rate ' schedule: Rate Category Direct Salary/Hour ' Principal $16. 00 Associate Planner 12 . 00 Project Manager 8. 75 ' Aquatic Biologist 7. 50 Field Technician 6 . 00 Draftsman 6 .00 1 AWED BIOLOGGCAL CONROL OORPOFATION Mr. Colin Cameron Page 7 ' TOTAL ESTIMATED ACTUAL PAYROLL $2 ,064.00 ' It is estimated that a direct salary expenditure of $2 , 064. 00 will be required to complete the scope of work as outlined above. In addition, an overhead and fee multiplier of 2 . 5 times direct labor shall be ' used to compute total cost. The cost of laboratory analyses as outlined above ' is $1, 708. 00. In addition, the cost of equipment and travel will ' be $445. 00 . For the services proposed to be provided by ALLIED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORPORATION, proposed compensation on the basis described above shall be seven thousand, three hundred and thirteen dollars ($7, 313 . 00) . ' J. Payment Schedule Payment shall be made according to the following schedule : ' A. $4 ,000 .00 August 1, 1975 B. $2 ,500. 00 September 1, 1975 C. $ 813. 00 Upon receipt of final ' report, 1975. 1 t ' ALLIED BIOLOGCALCONfROLCORPOWTION 1 Mr. Colin Cameron Page 1 This proposal shall become a contract upon your acceptance by affixing the appropriate signature (s) 1 and returning one copy to this office. Please retain one copy for your files. 1 ALLIED BIOLOGICAL CONT CORPORATION 1 By: t 6w . a son M. Cortell, President SUBMITTED: January 7, 1975 i 1 BOARD OF HEALTH, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS 1 ACCEPTED: i By: name title 1 By: name title By: 1 name title i By name title 1 By: name title 1 By. — name title 1 1 ' ALLIED BIOLOGULCONfROLCORPOWION 1 i 1 1 FROM ALLIED ��BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORP. 194 WORCESTER-$T. - ROUTE 9 WELLESLEY HILLS, MASS. 02181 FORWARDING AND RETURN POSTgGE GUARANTEED Senior Sanitarian Board Broad Street Salem, MA 01970 FIR5T CLA5S MAIL 3�T�;q^><t' 1 . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' ALLIED BIOLOGICAL 1 CONTROL CORPORATION 1 1 ALLIED BIOLOGIGIL CONTROL CORPORGON 1 194 Worcester Street Wellesley H i I Is,Massachusetts 02181 617-235-6620 1 1 1 1 REPORT OF BIOLOGICAL SURVEY 1 PICKMA"i PARK SWIMMING AREA 1 SALEM, HASSA.CHUSETTS 1 SUBMITTED To : BOARD OF HEALTH SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS ' SUBMITTED BY : 1 ALLIED BIOLOGICAL_ CONTROL CORPORATION 19LI WORCESTER STREET WELLESLEY HILLS, MASSACHUSETTS 1 1 SEPTEMBER 10, 1974 1 1 ALLIED BIOLOGIOIL CONTROL CORPORATION ' 194 Worcester Street Wellesley H i I Is,Massachusetts 02181 617-235-6620 ' September 10, 1974 Mr. Colin E. Cameron, R.S. Senior Sanitarian Board of Health ' 5 Broad Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 1 Dear Mr. Cameron: 1 On August 26, 1974, our aquatic biologist, Gerald N. Smith, completed a biological survey of the Pickman Park Swimming Area located in Salem, Massachusetts. At the time of the survey, there was very little water in the swimming area. The flood gate. had been opened, draining the pond, and only a small stream of water was flowing through the swimming area. Nevertheless, suf- ficient information was gathered during the survey to make the necessary recommendations to the Board of Health. The following pages will include a report of our biological survey along with a discussion of our findings and recommendations for methods to improve water quality at Pickman Park Swimming Area. MORPHOLOGICAL DATA AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION Pickman Park Swimming Area encompasses a surface area of approximately one acre with an average depth of approximately two to three feet when full. ' The water level of the swimming area is regulated by a tide gate located on the Forest River at Lafayette Street. When the tide comes in, the tide gate can be opened, thereby filling the swimming area. The gate can then be closed to retain the water. ALLIED BIOLOGIGILCONTROLCORPOWTION ' Salem Board -2- September 10, 1474 of Health 1 I Every few days, it is the practice of the Town to drain and refill the swimming area. Bacteria levels in the swimming area have been approaching the U.S.P.H.S. maximum standards permitted in bathing ' areas. By periodically flushing the swimming area and exchanging the water when the bacteria level is on the rise, the Health Department has been able to keep the bacteria count down. The stream referred to in this report is the tidal stream flowing through the swimming area. ' AQUATIC FLORA POPULATION ' The following species of marine vegetation were found in the swimming area: Fucus vesicullosus rock weed UZva Zactuca sea lettuce Spartina aZternifZora marsh grass ' At the time of our survey, there were no species of attached vegetation or algae actually growing in the swimming area. However, Fucus vesicullosus, rock weed, Ulva Zactuca„ sea lettuce, and Spartina aZter- niflora, marsh grass were observed .in substantial quantities in the stream flowing through the swimming area. It appears that the Fucus and the UZva grow in the estuary and are brought in with the incoming tide, while the Spartina grows in the marsh above the swimming area and is carried down to the swim pond by the outgoing tide. These species are not rooted in the swimming area and are washed in and out with the tides. Because the water was almost completely emptied out of the swimming area, Mr. Smith determined that a microscopic algae analysis would not give a representative reading of the algae population that may cloud ' the area. Therefore, an algae count was not conducted. If the Board of Health would like to have the results of an algae count, samples should be taken when the swimming area is full and returned to our Water Quality Laboratory. 1 ALLIED BIOLOGGL CONTROL CORPORATION Salem Board -3- September 10, 1974 of Health 1 ' BENTHIC ORGANISMS Benthic invertebrates found colonizing the substrate were the following: Mya arenaria soft shelled clam ' Modiolus dem.issus ribbed mussel Neris virens clam worm These are common marine invertebrates. WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS ' Several water quality parameters were analyzed at two stations. Sample Station 1 was at the swimming area and Sample Station 2 was at the flood gate at Lafayette Street. For exact values, see the attached Water Quality Laboratory Sheets. The dissolved oxygen content was higher in the pond than at the gate. Carbon dioxide levels were greater at the gate than in the pond. The most logical and probable explanation for this difference in dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations is that a higher rate of ' aerobic decomposition of organic matter (decaying plant and animal material) was occurring toward the mouth of the estuary than was occurring in the swimming area. ' Dissolved oxygen concentrations at both stations were adequate to support those organisms that require high concentrations of oxygen. ' Although the Board of Health has observed high turbidity in the swimming area, we were unable to document this condition because there was so little water in the pond. Laboratory analysis of water samples collected at the time of our survey revealed that color and turbidity were low. ' Mr. Smith reported that the bottom substrate is a black silty/ organic sediment. It is common for swimmers to cause silt to become suspended in the water. Furthermore, if there is an algae problem in the pond, the high concentration of phytoplankton would contribute greatly to the turbidity of the water. 1 ' ALLIED BIOLCGULCONfROLOORPOfMTION Salem Board of -4- September 10, 1974 Health Analysis of sodium chloride revealed that salinity concentrations are somewhat less in the bathing area than at the flood gate. This is to be expected as the swimming area is receiving not only tidal waters but also an influx of freshwater from surface runoff and street drainage as well. The concentration of sodium chloride in most sea water is in the range of 32, 000 mg/l. Mr. Smith noted that the bottom substrate had a very slight hydrogen sulfide odor. However, he reported that the hydrogen sulfide odor was not so great that it would warrant complaints. Hydrogen sulfide gas is liberated during anaerobic decomposition of organic matter in the bottom sediment. RECOM4ENDATIONS At the Pickman Park Swimming Area, we are confronted with natural conditions which one might expect to find in tidal pools of this nature. Straits Pond in Hull and Musquashut Pond in Scituate are 1 tidal pools with similar problems. All three ponds have these con- ditions in common: little natural interchange of water, high bacteria, algae, odors, and free floating aquatic vegetation. In view of the nature of the tides, currents and exchanging volumes that occur in the swimming area, chemical treatment for either algae or aquatic vegetation is not feasible. The schedule for draining and filling the swimming area should be revised so as to maintain the lowest possible algae and bacteria counts. Th?.s may call for daily flushing of the swimming area, or perhaps flushingthree to six times a week. Microscopic algae counts and analysis of selected chemical and physical parameters could be conducted 1 each day over a period of one or two weeks to determine the most effective schedule. Regarding the nuisance aquatic vegetation brought in by the tides from the Forest River and from the marsh, it is possible that this nuisance could be greatly reduced if not completely eliminated. Wire mesh screens could be placed above and below the swimming area. These screens would retain the sea weed, marsh grass, and sea lettuce and any other aquatic vegetation that might flow in and out of the swimming area. A plan could be devised so that the vegetation would not accum- ulate on the screens, thereby obstructing the flow of water. 1 _ _ ALLIED BIOLCG GIL CONTROL CORPOP41 ION Salem Board -5- September 10, 1974 of Health The turbidity might be reduced by removing the silt and sediment from the bottom of the swimming area. Further studies would be required before recommending that this be done to determine what kind of base ' is under the silt and sediment and also to determine how much and how fast these sediments are introduced into the swimming area by the tides. Water quality might also be improved by making a study of the surface runoff and street drainage which enters the pond. If these waters are highly contaminated, a means of diverting these waters to another location might be devised. ' If there were a way to bring water in and increase the circulation through the swimming area, the bacteria problem might be improved. This might 1 be accomplished by damming up the pond at Lincoln Road and converting it to a fresh water pool. A continuous flow of fresh water could be pumped into the pond while the outlet waters could be controlled by the dam, thereby providing the necessary circulation through the pond. CONCLUSION The alternatives that exist for dealing with the problems of the swimming area range greatly from the "Do Nothing" approach to exten- sive studies and the concrete plans for change that could be derived from such studies. ' If the Town of Salem feels that the Pickman Park Swimming Area is a valuable resource and would like to take the necessary steps in an attempt to make a significant improvement in the quality of the swimming ' area, a comprehensive study would be required to carefully analyze any or all of the relevant biological, physical and chemical characteristics of the swimming pond and its surrounding area. These could include the following studies: I. A careful evaluation of the flushing schedule in order to maintain the highest possible water quality. II. Analysis of the currents and flows of the Forest River with special attention to the movement of the sediments in and ' around the swimming area. III. Analysis of the stratigraphy of the swimming area. This would involve analysis of the unconsolidated materials which lie at ' the bottom of the swimming area to determine the feasibility of removing undesired materials and of replacing these materials, if necessary, wj.th a suitable substrate. ALLIED 3I0LOGIULCONfROLCORPOR9TION ' Salem Board of Health -6- September 10, 1974 ' IV. Evaluation of the nature and volume of the aquatic vegetation and algae which washes in and out of the swimming area to determine what method of screening the area would be most successful. V. Analysis of the incoming waters from the urban area surrounding the swimming pond to determine the possibility of diverting ' some or all of these waters to another location. VI. A feasibility study for damming up the swimming area and con- verting it to a fresh water pond with adequate ciruclation. ' The options open to the Board of Health and the Town of Salem are many and varied. If the Town of Salem would be interested in embarking upon more comprehensive analysis of the Pickman Park Swimming Area, we would be glad to outline a proposal for further study. ' Pde would like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to conduct a biological survey of the swimming area and to submit this report to ' the Salem Board of Health. We look forward to being of further assistance to the Town of Salem in any of its environmental endeavors . Sincerely, ' ALLIED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL CORPORATION ' FREDRICK M. BERK Administrative Assistant ' FMBjlfs atee'' . Qualityms cLaboratoryw ' 194 WORCESTER STREET-ROUTE 9-WELLESLEY HILLS. MASS. 02161 (617)235-0777 REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS ' FROM Pickman Park ' Salem, MA SAMPLE MARKED ANALYSIS NO. 677-74 DATE OF COLLECTION ' SSl - Bathing Area DATE OF ANALYSIS 8/26/74 Temperature-- 'C 310 Phosphate* Color-Apparent 18 -Ortho as PO4 ' Turbidity - )TU 10 --Total as PO4 Alkalinity* Oil-Grease* -Phenolphthalein Phenol* ' -Total pH Chloride* Carbon Dioxide* 24.0 Hardness* Oxygen, Dissolved* 10.5 -Total Oxygen Demand, Metal* Biochemical (BOD)* -Cadmium Oxygen Demand, -Chromium Chemical (COD)* -Copper Solids* -hon-Total --Total 1 -Lead --Suspended -Manganese --Dissolved -Mercury Sulfate* 25,000 -Sodium Sodium Chloride* ' -Zinc Conductivity Nitrogen* I (MICRO MHOS/CM) -Ammonia as N. Bacteria** -Nitrite as N. -Total Coliform -Nitrate as NO3 -Fecal Coliform --Total Kjeldahl as N. -Fecal Streptococci -Total Bacteria REMARKS ' *Milligram Per Liter (mg/0 **Count Per 100 n11 of Sample (MF) WAT�RQUALITY LABORATORY ND - None Detected 1 - Less Than BY d /G 'Water Qualrtyft rEaboratorr 194 WORCESTER STREET-ROUTE 9-WELLESLEY HILLS,MASS. 02181 (617)235-0777 REPORT OF LABORATORY ANALYSIS ' FROM Pickman Park Salem, MA ' SAMPLE MARKED ANALYSIS NO. 676-74 DATE OF COLLECTION SS2 — Gate DATE OF ANALYSIS 8/26/74 r 1 Temperature — °C 29 Phosphate* Color-Apparent 30 —Ortho as PO4 ' Turbidity — ITU 12 —Total as PO4 ' Alkalinity* Oil-Grease* —Phenolphthalein Phenol* —Total pH Chloride* Carbon Dioxide* 40.0 Hardness* Oxygen, Dissolved* 7.5 —Total Oxygen Demand, Metal* Biochemical (BOD)* —Cadmium Oxygen Demand, —Chromium Chemical (COD)* ' —Copper Solids* —lion-Total —Total —Lead Suspended ' —Manganese —Dissolved —Mercury Sulfate* —Sodium Sodium Chloride* 29 .OQd —Zine Conductivity Nitrogen* (MICRO MHOS/CM) Ammonia as N. Bacteria** —Nitrite as N. —Total Coliform —Nitrate as NO3 -Fecal Coliform —Total Kjeldahl as N. —Fecal Streptococci —Total Bacteria REMARKS ' *Milligram Per liter (mg/1 ) **Count Per 100 ml of Sample (MF) WATER QUALITY LABORATORY ' ND — None Detected BY < — Less Than David E. Newton 1 ALLIED BIOLOGICILCONfROLCORPOWTION 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1