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Strategy 2B
Based on field observations, locations of possible archeological sensitivity are
between Westminster Avenue and Pleasant Street and between Paul Street and
Turner Street on back lots. 16 If the proposed work is confined to the existing ROW, no
other archeologically sensitive areas were identified.
Strategy 2C
Areas within existing ROWs are considered to have low archeological sensitivity.
However, archeologically sensitive areas are associated with full-acquisition parcels
or in locations that were not previously disturbed by construction. On fullacquisition
parcels, it is likely that cultural remains may be present because the
location is on the first high terrace adjacent to a major river. Furthermore, if
residential buildings were present historically, the lots may have privies,
foundations, or other structural remnants.
Strategy 3
In general, previously disturbed areas in this Study Area retain minimal
archeological sensitivity. However, a 1996 study by Louis Berger Associates indicates
that several historic and prehistoric archeological sites are present within and
adjacent to the Study Area under consideration for construction of the rail connection
to the redeveloped NASB.
2.4.3 Parklands and Recreation
Parklands and recreational areas are protected by various federal statutes that may
apply to the Feasibility Study if funding is provided by the Federal Highway
Administration (Figure 2-14).
2.4.3.1 Conservation Land
Based on a review of the most recent MEGIS Maine Conservation database (i.e.,
November 10, 2009), published by the Bureau of Parks and Land, a single occurrence
of existing conservation land is found in the Study Area. Specifically, the
Androscoggin River Scenic Area is located in the Strategy 1 Study Area.
16 Fieldwork was conducted by VHB on May 21, 2010.
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