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Conservation

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Aug 16, 2026

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Conservation Commission Reviews Local Projects

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Wetland Matters

The commission approved tree-removal work at 7 Bubbling Brook Road, 155 King Street, and 670 King Street, with conditions requiring some or all stumps to remain; each approval passed 6-0-1.

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Briefing

Jul 2, 2026

Commission approves pole replacement safeguards

The commission approved National Grid’s East Central Street pole installation, involving about 7 square feet of buffer-zone and riverfront disturbance, with standard conditions and a requirement for compostable sock wattles. It also continued the 110 Populatic Street hearing to July 16, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Environmental Projects

The commission unanimously approved $16,050 for DelCarte Conservation Area pond management and approved the Nicholas Drive/Prospect Street culvert repair with conditions, including installation of an approved native seed mix by the end of fall 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Several Property Actions

The commission approved environmental actions for 10 Symphony Drive, 555 King Street, and 37 Hancock Road, while extending enforcement at 8 Bogastow Brook Lane by 90 days. It also continued public hearings for Nicholas Drive/Prospect Street and 110 Populatic Street to June 18, 2026.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Pine Tree Removal

The commission approved removing pine trees within the 25- to 50-foot buffer zone at 110 East Central Street by a 7-0 vote, with stumps left in place. Hearings on the Nicholas Drive/Prospect Street culvert repair and 110 Populatic Street were continued to June 4, 2026.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Conservation Commission Advances Three Property Matters

The Commission approved the 47 Partridge Street filing by a 7-0 vote, continued the Nicholas Drive/Prospect Street culvert repair review and 110 Populatic Street proposal to May 21, and extended enforcement at 305 Union Street for 90 days.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Wetland Projects

The commission approved the Symphony Drive/Tanglewood Estates II project with conditions, approved a utility-pole replacement on Prospect Street using silt socks, and approved removal of approximately 11 trees at 10 Elizabeth Avenue. Each decision passed 6-0-1, with one member absent; hearings for Nicholas Drive/Prospect Street and 47 Patridge Street were continued to May 7, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Wetland Projects

The Commission approved the 160 Maple Street permit modification and the Lewis Street notice of intent by 7-0 votes, with environmental conditions attached. It also approved buffer-zone activities at 680 Pleasant Street, 58 Daniels Street, and 8 Cardinal Drive.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Permit Requests

The Commission approved the 670 King Street notice of intent 7-0 with conditions, including safe pool-water discharge and required erosion-control installation and inspection. Several other applications were continued to April 9 for additional information or review.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Conservation Commission Meeting Summary

The Commission continued five environmental public hearings to March 26, 2026, with each continuance approved by a 6-0-1 roll-call vote. It also approved a fence at 5 Oak Tree Lane with a 10-foot setback and extended an enforcement order at 8 Bogastow Brook Lane for 90 days.

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Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

Conservation Meeting Summary

Four wetland permit hearings were continued unanimously to March 12, 2026, including matters involving Nicholas Drive/Prospect Street, Symphony Drive/Tanglewood Estates, 670 King Street, Lewis Street, and 47 Patridge Street. The Commission also approved tree removal at 76 Plain Street, a new utility pole project on Elm Street, a Southgate Road permit extension, and a Certificate of Compliance for 38 Pond Street.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Conservation meeting summary

The commission approved tree removal at 912 Washington Street by a 7-0 vote and continued four public hearings to February 26, 2026. It also extended the violation/enforcement order for 305 Union Street by 90 days.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Three Projects

The Commission approved Notices of Intent for 444 East Central Street, 1199 West Central Street, and 80 Spring Street, while continuing hearings for Nicholas Drive/Prospect Street Culvert Repair and Symphony Drive/Tanglewood Estates to February 12, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Local Projects

The Commission continued five environmental project hearings to January 29, 2026, while approving a restoration plan for 444 East Central Street and tree removal at 912 Washington Street. The 444 East Central Street restoration plan passed 6-0-0-1, and the 912 Washington Street activity passed 7-0-0 with a condition that stumps remain in place.

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