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Commission Advances Natural Resource Inventory Planning

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Commission Advances Conservation Planning

Commission members continued revising draft conservation priorities and a land-use philosophy for feedback and future distribution to other committees. They also discussed conservation easements, wildlife corridors, trail connectivity, and town-owned parcels; Madison was described as having about 35,000 acres, with roughly 2,000 acres held by the Land Trust.

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Briefing

Jun 24, 2026

Commission Plans Conservation Education Materials

The commission agreed to create simple, resident-focused one-page guides on environmental topics, including rodenticide alternatives, lawn care, wildlife corridors, light pollution, and composting. Members also planned to revise the commission’s philosophy statement to emphasize public education and conservation guidance, with a goal of reviewing it on July 9.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Commission Focuses on Surf Club Beach Protection

The Commission agreed that protecting and preserving the Surf Club beach should remain a priority as planners consider erosion, dune protection, beach nourishment, boardwalks, and possible offshore structures. Members noted that some beach areas are inaccessible at high tide and that the Garvin Point concept was not well received.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Commission Schedules Surf Club Plan Review

The commission scheduled a special June 10 meeting after the town’s 6 p.m. review of Surf Club plans. Members also said the commission should be involved in proposed Surf Club changes and broader land-use decisions.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Commission Advances Natural Resource Inventory Work

The commission revised its Natural Resource Inventory solicitation from a "Call for NRI" to a Request for Qualifications and added tree-canopy and notable-tree analysis. It also finalized staffing, locations, and promotion plans for the April 25 Green-Up Clean-Up event, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Commission Plans April Environmental Outreach

The commission finalized plans for April environmental outreach, including dark-skies banners on Route 79 during April 6–12 and the following week, an April 25 tree giveaway from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and a Green-Up Clean-Up from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Commission Plans Conservation Actions

The commission will seek a Board of Selectmen agenda slot to discuss funding for the Natural Resources Inventory and will prepare a letter about the Garnet Park Road bridge replacement permit application.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

Commission Advances Natural Resource Inventory Planning

The Commission is preparing a Natural Resource Inventory with a preliminary estimated cost of $20,000–$50,000. Members will discuss potential reserve-fund support with the Board of Selectmen on February 12, confirm the project scope by February 26, and target issuing a request for proposals in March.

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