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Aug 20, 2026

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Wetlands permit approved for Green Street project

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Wetlands Reviews Continue for Several Projects

The Commission continued the Conant Street duplex wetlands hearing to June 8, after reviewing revisions that moved the proposed building outside the 60-foot no-build zone and discussing erosion controls, fencing, and site stakes. Enforcement Order discussions for 36 Nicolle Terrace and 282 Brookside Drive were continued to June 22 for additional monitoring and information.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Commission Grants Wetlands Compliance Certificate

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0-0 to grant complete compliance and issue a Certificate of Compliance for 43 Watkins Road, DEP#160-0356. The commission also continued several enforcement matters and the 170 Mill Street wetlands hearing.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Sludge landfill review continued for revised reports

The Commission voted 6-0 to continue its sludge landfill enforcement discussion to August 3 because recent monitoring reports were considered incomplete and in need of revision.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Landfill Enforcement Review Continued

The Commission voted 5-0-0 to continue enforcement discussions for the sludge landfill until April 13, 2026, while staff conducts spring monitoring and seeks updated reports.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Commission Approves Timpany Boulevard Redevelopment

The Conservation Commission approved a redevelopment involving a fuel station, convenience store, landscaping, utilities, and stormwater infrastructure on Timpany Boulevard by a 4-0-1 vote. The approval includes a variance for work in a previously disturbed 30-foot no-disturb zone, snow-storage limits, and third-party inspections.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Conservation hearings remain under review

The Commission continued the 677 Timpany Boulevard hearing on a proposed fuel station and convenience store redevelopment to February 23. Other project discussions at 31 Travers Street and 170 Mill Street were continued to March 9, with both continuation votes passing 4-0-0.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Fuel Station Review Continued

The Conservation Commission continued review of the proposed fuel station and convenience store at 677 Timpany Boulevard until February 23, 2026. Updated plans move the building, trash enclosure, and fuel tanks out of the No-Build Zone; the proposal includes eight fuel pumps, stormwater treatment, and possible third-party inspections.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Wetlands permit approved for Green Street project

The Conservation Commission closed the hearing and issued a Standard Order of Conditions for the proposed building, parking, utilities, and related work at 827 Green Street. The vote was 5-0, with an operations and maintenance plan included as an additional condition.

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