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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission ratifies wetland enforcement orders

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Commission Recommends Stormwater Fines

The Conservation Commission voted to recommend that the Selectboard establish noncriminal stormwater fines of $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second offense, and $300 for a third or subsequent offense.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Little Nugget Lake Work Approved With Conditions

The commission closed the public hearing and issued an Order of Conditions for an aquatic management program at Little Nugget Lake, including herbicide and algaecide use and a winter drawdown. Three wetland-related hearings were continued to June 17, 2026, and three commission members were reappointed to three-year terms.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Wetland Projects Receive Conditions and Deadlines

The commission issued Orders of Conditions for projects at 27 Robert Blvd., 97-C Baker Pond Road, and 18 Ramshorn Road, including restoration requirements before the septic replacement at 18 Ramshorn Road. Five other wetlands-related hearings were continued to May 27, 2026, and the owner of 62 Old Spencer Road was given 30 days to fill a stormwater-related trench.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

40-Unit Wetland Housing Application Withdrawn

The commission voted to withdraw without prejudice an application for 40 multifamily housing units at 35 North Main Street. It also issued Orders of Conditions for two single-family projects, continued three other wetlands hearings to May 13, 2026, and advanced a telecommunications facility review pending additional filings.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Commission Orders Site Stabilization

The commission ordered stabilization of the exposed soils at 253 Worcester Road within 14 business days and approved hiring an outside consultant to monitor the project; fines may follow if the deadline is missed.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Wetland Projects Receive Conservation Approvals

The commission approved environmental conditions for several projects, including replacing 60 wooden transmission structures with 62 steel structures, two residential projects, access-route paving, and a one-foot winter drawdown at Cranberry Meadow Lake. A hearing on a proposed 40-unit multifamily development at 35 North Main Street was continued to May 27, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Commission Orders Stormwater Cease and Desist

The Conservation Commission voted to send a notice of violation and cease-and-desist order to the owner of 60 City Depot Road over stormwater bylaw and Order of Conditions violations, including inadequate site stabilization. The commission also continued four project hearings to February 25, 2026, and approved or amended environmental conditions for several residential, septic, and infrastructure projects.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Commission ratifies wetland enforcement orders

The commission ratified two enforcement orders for 253 Worcester Road, dated December 5, 2025, and January 6, 2026, after reported continuing work and stormwater and wetland concerns. It also continued review of several projects and issued environmental conditions for two proposed developments.

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