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Aug 14, 2026

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Wetlands Commission Approves and Denies Projects

Published Aug 14, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 2, 2026

Cascade Street Home Proposal Rejected

The commission unanimously denied issuing proposed conditions for a single-family home on Cascade Street. It also ratified two emergency permits and an enforcement order involving the removal of approximately 150 feet of riverfront trees and vegetation.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Lake Treatment Plan

The commission approved a vegetation management plan for 53 acres of Pontoosuc Lake, including diquat herbicide treatment on June 17, 2026, by a 4-2 vote.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

Commission Advances Lake Study and Reviews Projects

The commission unanimously issued an Order of Conditions for a dissolved air flotation barge pilot study intended to collect data on harmful algae blooms. It also continued four applications to June 11, 2026, withdrew two applications without prejudice, and approved several wetland determinations and compliance certificates.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Wetlands Actions

The commission unanimously approved Order of Conditions 1-35 for a proposed warehouse storage facility on Hubbard Avenue. It also approved several wetland compliance and project-related requests, while continuing multiple applications to May 28 or August 13, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Conservation Commission meeting summary

The commission unanimously approved several wetland-related projects, including a cabin renovation and seasonal dock, a culvert replacement with required debris inspections, sign work, tree maintenance, and five Certificates of Compliance. Several other applications were continued to May 7, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Wetlands projects continued, some approved with conditions

The Conservation Commission unanimously continued four wetlands-related applications to March 12, 2026, while approving three smaller projects with conditions and granting a two-year extension for work at 640 Churchill Street through March 24, 2028.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Wetlands Commission Approves and Denies Projects

The Commission unanimously denied a proposed group home on Cascade Street because key information was missing, including stormwater and wetland-related details. It also approved dredging about 4,500 cubic yards of sediment from Parker Pond, approved two septic projects, and continued a drainage-improvement application to February 12, 2026.

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