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Aug 14, 2026

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Commission Advances Wetlands Ordinance Review

Published Aug 14, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Wetlands Commission Reviews Three Development Proposals

The commission unanimously approved a single-family home proposal at Lot 1 Wachusett Street, continued the 43 Stage Coach Road hearing to July 14, and continued review of a proposed nine-unit development at 396 Main Street to July 28.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Commission Approves New Conservation Trails

The commission approved roughly 3 miles of new mountain-bike-focused, multi-use trails at the Pierce Street Conservation Area in a 5-0 vote, subject to commission approval of trail signs and markers.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Erosion Projects

The Commission continued three environmental hearings to June 9, including a North Nashua Riverbank stabilization project intended to protect the Sewer Interceptor, which carries one-quarter of Leominster’s sanitary sewage. The Commission also approved a minor Whitney Carriage Apartments site change by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Wetland Projects

The Commission unanimously issued a negative determination for six commercial EV charging stalls at 162 Hamilton Street, finding the project’s flood-storage impact negligible. It continued review of a proposed home at 43 Stage Coach Road involving 2,725 square feet of wetland filling and 2,775 square feet of wetland replication.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Two Projects

The Commission voted 5-0 to issue Orders of Conditions for drainage improvements at Burrage Avenue and Monoosnoc Avenue and for the replacement of Fall Brook Elementary School. Conditions require low-flow stream work, pre-construction coordination on tree replacement, a legally executed conservation restriction, and compliance with wildlife protection protocols.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Three Projects

The Commission voted 5-0 to issue Orders of Conditions for projects at 20 Wachusett Street Lots 1 and 2 and 163 Pioneer Drive. A proposed Fall Brook Elementary School replacement at 25 Decicco Drive was continued to April 28 while state reviews and mitigation details remain pending.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Flood Projects

The Commission continued review of a proposed Burrage Avenue and Monoosnock Avenue drainage project expected to reduce local flood depths by 1 to 1.5 feet during a 10-year storm under projected 2070 climate conditions. The hearing was continued to March 24, pending a state filing number, with a site visit scheduled for March 20.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Commission backs mall redevelopment concept

The Conservation Commission expressed strong support for redeveloping the Mall at Whitney Field by replacing approximately 512,000 square feet of existing mall space with a 275,000-square-foot national wholesale club, while requesting documentation supporting streamlined environmental review.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Commission Continues Spill-Control Project Review

The Commission voted 4-0 to continue review of proposed safety and infrastructure upgrades at 163 Pioneer Drive to February 10, pending a state file number and a site visit. The project would add 850 square feet of pavement near a brook and wetland, with 1:1 restoration using native wildflower seed mix.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Commission Advances Wetlands Ordinance Review

The Commission began prioritizing protections for a potential local wetlands ordinance after reviewing regulations from 19 municipalities. It also issued certificates confirming two projects were never completed, withdrew a separate certificate request, and elected Stephanie Quinlan as chair by a 5-0-1 vote.

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