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Aug 22, 2026

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Wetland hearings move to February

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Commission orders action on unpermitted dock

The commission issued an enforcement order for an unpermitted dock at 78 Lake Ave., giving the owners until August 5, 2026, to remove it or until September 2, 2026, to file a Notice of Intent. The commission also approved conditions for a replacement septic system at 144 Baldwin St. and confirmed wetland boundaries for a proposed addition at 112 Charlton St.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Water Main Soil Borings Get Approval

The Commission voted 3-0 to allow soil borings for a proposed water main, including a waiver for boring #7 within the 25-foot no-disturb area. The hearing remains open until August 5, 2026, while the applicant prepares a design plan for Conservation Commission and MassDEP review.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Skyview Estates Wetland Proposal Withdrawn

The commission voted 4-0 to accept withdrawal without prejudice of the Skyview Estates subdivision proposal, which included 740 square feet of permanent impact to bordering vegetated wetland. The commission also approved several wetland-related determinations and continued three public hearings to June 3, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Wetland Hearings Continued, Compliance Approved

The Commission continued four wetland-related public hearings to May 6, 2026, while approving compliance certificates for completed work at 148 Henshaw Street and 408 Stafford Street.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Wetland Projects Approved, Compliance Fine Set

The Commission approved environmental conditions for three residential projects near wetlands, including a $1,600 bond for the 208 Chapel Street driveway crossing. It also authorized a $300 fine every Thursday for 473 Whittemore Street until required documents and contracts are received.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Commission Sets $300 Compliance Deadline

The Commission voted 4-0 to give 473 Whittemore St. until the end of business on February 18 to submit required documents; otherwise, $300 fines will be issued on February 19.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Wetland hearings move to February

The commission voted 3-0 to continue three environmental reviews to February 4, 2026, including two proposed residential projects near wetlands and a 70-acre resource-area delineation review at 1430 Main St. It also issued five Certificates of Compliance and required an owner in a performance-bond matter to follow recommendations and sign an escrow-fund agreement.

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