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Aug 15, 2026

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Conservation Commission Funds Habitat Work

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Conservation Commission Advances Wetland Enforcement

The commission unanimously issued an Enforcement Order for alleged wetland filling at 73 Littleton Road, subject to Town Counsel support for a Registry of Deeds filing, and approved a five-year positive 2A determination for CSX Transportation.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Conservation Commission advances project reviews

The commission unanimously approved two additional ADA-compliant picnic tables at Koulas Farm Reservation and approved a standard Order of Conditions for 170 Old Westford Road, with issuance awaiting a DEP file number. It continued the railroad vegetation-management hearing until the applicant provides information about the chemicals proposed for spraying.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Conservation Commission reviews wetlands projects

The Commission approved a proposed pervious sports court at 25 Wellman Avenue, contingent on the completion of state environmental review without a positive determination. Six other regulatory hearings were continued, mostly to June 9, 2026, while applicants provide additional information or await peer review.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Conservation Commission meeting summary

The commission unanimously approved a negative Determination of Applicability, with no special conditions, for a new bedroom addition at 7 Buckman Drive. It also continued four environmental hearings to May 26 and authorized up to $1,600 for an interpretive sign at Koulas Farm Reservation.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Wetland Protections

The commission unanimously authorized up to $3,000 for professional certification of a potential vernal pool at Koulas Farm Reservation and issued conditions for a proposed accessory dwelling unit at 96 Park Road. It also unanimously supported an Eagle Scout walkway proposal at Koulas Farm, subject to additional information.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Development Plans

The Commission continued four wetland-related hearings to April 28 and authorized peer reviews for proposed work at 9 Ladyslipper Lane and along the Chelmsford portion of the K137E/L138/337 transmission line rights-of-way. It also unanimously approved up to $2,500 for an ADA-compliant picnic table at Koulas Farm.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Commission Approves Trail and Access Projects

The commission approved an ADA-access project at Heart Pond Beach and Playground, a new separated bike trail at Russell Mill, and a patio setback waiver at 28 Sixth Lane. The Heart Pond work is expected to reduce impervious area by 37 feet and is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Commission approves landfill test pits

The commission unanimously approved tree clearing and up to 10 test pits at the 40 Swain Road landfill to support required post-closure monitoring, with erosion controls and reporting conditions. It also continued the 100 Equador Road hearing to March 24, appointed Peter Spawn as its Community Preservation Committee liaison, and selected Chris Garrahan as chair effective March 24.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Commission Orders Wetland Buffer Restoration

The Conservation Commission unanimously voted 7-0 to issue an enforcement order for 233 Mill Road, requiring a restoration plan, removal of a retaining wall, a work sequence, and an engineered plan.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Conservation Commission Funds Habitat Work

The commission unanimously approved $4,380 for habitat projects at Warren-Pohl Reservation, including a planting plan and a two-year purple loosestrife beetle proposal. It also unanimously continued the 100 Equador Road hearing to February 24, while a proposed 100-foot floodplain buffer bylaw failed 3-4 and will be removed from the Spring Town Meeting warrant.

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