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Aug 21, 2026

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Conditions Issued for Greenwood Street Project

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Commission Approves Riverfront Building Project

The commission unanimously issued an Order of Conditions for 100 Riverlin Street, approving a commercial building, parking, additions, stormwater work, and nearby riverfront and wetland restoration. It also approved a new home at 23 Ramshorn Road and several smaller projects, including a substation expansion and retaining-wall repairs.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Wetland project approved with cleanup condition

The Commission unanimously approved the Miller Fence redevelopment at 333-337 Southwest Cutoff, requiring cleanup of trash in the wetland as part of the project. It also issued a partial Certificate of Compliance for 31 Tainter Hill Road and continued two other hearings to May 20.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission Approves Conservation Area Funding

The Commission voted 4-0 to fund 50% of an Eagle Scout project at the Brierly Conservation Area, up to a maximum of $1,350. The project includes installing a five-foot bench and planting an oak tree.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Wetland ruling issued; conservation hearings continue

The commission voted 5-0 to issue a negative determination for a 241-square-foot isolated wetland at 118 West Main Street, finding it non-jurisdictional. Public hearings for projects at Lake Singletary, 100 Riverlin Street, 23 Ramshorn Road, and 333-337 Southwest Cutoff were continued.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Lake Singletary Management Plan Needs More Detail

The discussion identified five follow-up needs for Lake Singletary’s algae treatment and annual drawdown proposal, including a flow analysis, consultation with Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife, clearer timing, stronger justification for the drawdown, and coordination between the Millbury and Sutton Conservation Commissions.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Enforcement Order Ratified for Ramshorn Road

The Commission unanimously ratified an Enforcement Order for 25 Ramshorn Road after soil disturbance near Ramshorn Pond occurred without erosion controls or required wetlands approvals. Public hearings for proposed work at 23 Ramshorn Road and 100 Riverlin Street were continued to April 1, 2026, pending revised plans and additional clarifications.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Commission advances conservation enforcement actions

The Commission continued the Lake Singletary wetlands hearing to April 1, 2026, while addressing a retaining-wall encroachment of approximately 22 feet onto conservation land at 8 Primrose Lane. Staff reported no building-permit record for the wall and documented potential environmental impacts from dumping, snow removal, and fill near waterways.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Lake Singletary hearing continued

The Conservation Commission continued the Lake Singletary Notice of Intent public hearing to March 4, 2026, after a unanimous vote. The Commission did not make a final decision and will review additional materials and questions before the next meeting.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Garage and ADU project approved

The commission unanimously issued an Order of Conditions for a detached garage, accessory dwelling unit, and parking area at 3 Blanchard Drive, connected to town sewer and water. The Lake Singletary aquatic management hearing was continued to March 4, 2026, while outstanding questions related to winter drawdown and state environmental requirements are reviewed.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Commission Approves Old Common Road Upgrades

The Conservation Commission approved the Old Common Road project and issued Orders of Conditions for planned paving, utility, and stormwater upgrades, including work within a 100-foot wetland buffer. The commission continued the Lake Singletary hearing to February 4, 2026, to address unresolved questions about an aquatic management program.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Conditions Issued for Greenwood Street Project

The Conservation Commission unanimously issued an Order of Conditions for a proposed single-family home at 0 Greenwood Street, covering the private septic system, well, stream crossing, stormwater controls, and wetland replication area.

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