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Aug 19, 2026

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Conservation Commission Reviews Wetland Projects

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Commission approves several property permits

The Conservation Commission approved certificates and permits for several residential properties, including a new home at 11 Sears Street and stormwater work at 10 Francis Wyman Road. The proposed 129-131 Middlesex Turnpike project, which included a stormwater system projected to reduce post-construction runoff rates by 63% and runoff volume by 74%, was continued to June 25, 2026.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

Conservation Commission Meeting Summary

The Commission approved a minor engineering change for 12 Sarah Street by a 5-0 vote after reconsideration and ordered that no further work occur at 8 Nelson Road until a Notice of Intent is filed for tree-cutting impacts.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Wetlands Projects Approved and Enforced

The Conservation Commission approved wetlands permits for three residential projects, including new homes at 22 Ledgewood Drive and additions at 8 Fred Street and 36 Upland Road, with required sureties of $2,500, $1,500, and $2,500 respectively. It also issued Enforcement Orders for unauthorized tree cutting and clearing at 14 and 16 County Road.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Conservation Commission reviews wetland projects

The commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for 4A and 4B Maureen Drive and authorized the return of a $2,500 bond. It also continued several wetland-related public hearings, including the 2 Wall Street commercial redevelopment review, which was moved to May 28.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Development Plans

The commission continued three environmental hearings to April 23, 2026, while approving a Certificate of Compliance for 120 Wilmington Road by a 6-0-0 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Conservation Commission Defers Two Property Hearings

The Commission voted 6-0-0 to continue hearings on proposed work at 11 Sears Street and 7 A Street. The Sears Street hearing was continued to April 9, while the 7 A Street hearing was continued to April 23.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Commission approves Glenwood stormwater plan

The commission issued a negative conditional determination for 4 Glenwood Street by a 6-0 vote, allowing a pool removal and site grading plan that adds two rain gardens and reduces impervious area by 600 square feet. The hearing for 7 A Street was continued to March 26, 2026, while the applicant prepares a proposal for its material-storage and crushed-stone parking areas.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Tree Removal

The commission approved removal of six unsafe white pine trees at 68-110 Burlington Mall Road, with replacement deciduous trees required, including replacements for trees that previously died. It also issued compliance certificates for three projects, released a $1,000 bond for 10 Grandview Avenue, continued the 7 A Street hearing to March 12, and closed the withdrawn 0 Cambridge Street application.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Wetlands Projects Receive Approvals and Continuances

The Commission approved wetland-related conditions for a 23 Morrison Road addition, including a $2,500 performance surety and permission to plant 10 shrubs and one tree in a no-disturb zone. The proposed commercial building and resource-area relocation at 0 Cambridge Street was continued to February 26 for additional information on streams, hydrology, stormwater, wetlands, and retaining walls.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Commission approves middle school field plans

The Conservation Commission approved environmental findings and conditions for redeveloping the 114 Winn Street middle school fields, including waivers allowing work in protected areas, compensating plantings, and PFAS-free turf. Each related motion passed 5-0.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Wetland Projects

The commission approved a negative determination for tree removal at 37 Freeport Drive and approved the resource-area boundary delineation for 85 Wilmington Road, both by 6-0 votes. Hearings on the 114 Winn Street playing-field redevelopment and 7 A Street material-storage and parking areas were continued.

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