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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission Approves Trail Grooming and Tree Removal

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Commission Approves Four-Lot Common Driveway

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a Notice of Intent for a common driveway serving four residential lots at 860 New West Townsend Road. Several other wetlands-related hearings were continued to August 5 or August 19, and the commission issued a negative determination for septic-system decommissioning and grinder-pump installation at 100 Laurel Lane.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Commission Orders Wetlands Enforcement Review

The commission voted 4-0, with one member recused, to issue an Enforcement Order for 1168 Massachusetts Avenue rear, following DEP recommendations for a comprehensive wetlands evaluation and documentation of altered resource areas.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Wetland Projects Approved, Others Delayed

The Commission approved projects at 56 Ruth Street, 18 Oak Ridge Road, and 146 Youngs Road, including a common driveway, home reconstruction, and septic-system replacement. It also approved remediation at 314 Highland Street and set fiscal 2027 allocations totaling $66,705.65 across three conservation-related funds.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Commission Approves Hickory Hills Lake Treatment

The commission unanimously approved a 2026 treatment plan for five areas covering 25 acres of Hickory Hills Lake, with treatment scheduled to begin June 10. It also approved $2,411.25 from the Haws fund for cleaning the 123 Hollis Road property.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Substation review delayed pending DEP filing

The commission continued Unitil’s proposal for a new substation at 934 Massachusetts Avenue to June 3 because the required DEP number had not been received. The project would expand the substation by 38,000 square feet, replace asphalt with gravel, and affect both the 30-foot and 50-foot wetland buffers.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Wetlands Projects Approved With Conditions

The Commission approved several projects affecting wetlands, floodplains, and drainage, including vegetation management at Marshall Pond with a condition to protect native aquatic plants. It also approved floodplain work at 30 Summer Street, requiring updated operations and maintenance plans and stormwater reports.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission Approves Water Main Extension

The Conservation Commission approved a proposed water-main extension from Reservoir Road to Round Road, Parmenter Road, Ruth Street, and Fire Road 15 by a 4-0 vote, with erosion controls and a stipulation that the wetlands delineation was not confirmed because the work would occur under roads.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Commission Approves Mulpus Brook Culvert Replacement

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the Town’s plan to replace the deteriorated culvert at the Northfield Road crossing over Mulpus Brook, after the final required signature was obtained.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Wetlands projects continue for more review

The Commission continued several wetlands hearings, including the proposed 19 Island Road accessibility improvements and 189 Hemlock Drive addition, to require revised plans, stormwater information, erosion controls, or another site visit. The 922 Flat Hill Road housing proposal was continued to April 15 for a DEP filing and tree-remediation plan.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Review Continues for 20-Unit Housing Plan

The Commission continued review of a proposed 20-unit townhouse project at 860 New West Townsend Road to April 1, allowing snow to melt for a site walk and time for peer-review comments.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Wetlands Projects Approved With Conditions

The Conservation Commission approved a septic-system repair at 151 Flynn Road and issued a negative determination for a proposed 30-by-40-foot garage at 822 New West Townsend Road, with conditions protecting nearby wetland areas. Proposals involving floodplain fill at 30 Summer Street and culvert replacement at 763 Northfield Road were continued to March 18.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Tree Removal Approved With Native Replacements

The Commission approved removing brush and trees at Hickory Hills Lake, provided native plants are added to replace those taken down. Four continued wetland hearings were moved to February 18, including proposals involving floodplain fill, a culvert replacement, and replacement housing.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Commission approves up to $19,749 in grants

The commission approved submitting grant proposals for Table Rock and Raino, using Timber Rights funds up to a combined limit of $19,749. The conservation budget would cover 20% of the construction costs, capped at $10,287 for Table Rock and $9,462 for Raino.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Commission Approves Trail Grooming and Tree Removal

The commission unanimously approved 12 months of snow-dog grooming on designated trails at the Lane and Large Town conservation lands and on groomable trails at Table Rock. It also approved the selective removal of 11 dead hemlock trees at 49 Cliffview Terrace, with conditions to limit disturbance and keep stumps and root systems in place.

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