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Aug 13, 2026

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Wetland protections approved for four projects

Published Aug 13, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Bridge Replacement Review Delayed

The Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to table review of a proposal to replace three multi-use bridges over Cooley Brook until July 1, 2026, giving members more time to review late-arriving materials.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Wetland restoration and development plans approved

The Conservation Commission approved restoration of a non-permitted artificial turf soccer field, including removal and return to native vegetation. The site had about 15,000 square feet of vegetation clearing and 4,400 square feet of Riverfront Area impacts; restoration is planned for fall 2026, with progress reports required in fall 2027 and fall 2028. The Commission also approved conditions for a three-building commercial development, including wetland-protection signs and erosion controls.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Conservation Commission Advances Sidewalk Improvements

The commission unanimously approved special environmental conditions for replacing approximately 9,650 square feet of sidewalks and adding accessible curb ramps at Edward J. Bury Apartments. Two other projects were tabled until May 20, 2026, including a three-building commercial development and removal of an artificial-turf soccer field.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission approves two wetland project closeouts

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to issue Certificates of Compliance for 0 East Main Street and 330 Montgomery Street. The East Main Street closeout included a $10,295 payment for an unfinished restoration plan; a separate artificial turf field removal proposal was delayed until May 6, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Conservation Commission Sets Restoration Fine

The commission set a $10,298 fine for the 0 East Main St. property and postponed its Certificate of Compliance decision until April 15, 2026. It also approved Certificates of Compliance for 873 Grattan St. and 0 and 63½ Main St., where the approved projects never began.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Certificate Request Tabled Over Unresolved Restoration

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to table Bridgetown, LLC’s Certificate of Compliance request for 0 East Main St. until April 1, 2026. Staff estimated the required restoration work at $23,786, which the Commission said would be treated as a fine payable to the City before issuing the certificate.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Certificate Request Tabled Over Unresolved Wetland Violation

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to table a Certificate of Compliance request for 0 East Main St. until March 18, 2026, while the applicant works on unresolved issues related to a 2019 enforcement order and restoration plan.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Shade Structure Review Approved

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to issue Positive 5 and Negative 3 determinations for a proposed shade pavilion and related improvements at Chicopee Memorial State Park, with standard erosion-control conditions. Construction could begin as early as fall 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Wetland delineation approved on Lombard Road

The Conservation Commission approved a wetland boundary delineation for Lombard Road by a 4-0 vote; 17 markers identified bordering vegetated wetlands within Chicopee.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Wetland protections approved for four projects

The commission voted 5-0 to approve an Order of Conditions for a proposed single-family home on Beaumont Avenue, requiring that stormwater not flow onto the city property containing the flood-control levee and requiring erosion controls.

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