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Aug 21, 2026

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Wetland hearing advances for 40 homes

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 4, 2026

Wetlands Permit Approved for Riverside Home

The commission unanimously approved a wetlands permit for a single-family home at 30 Riverside Road by a 7-0 vote, subject to erosion-control, soil-stabilization, native-planting, and notice requirements.

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Wetlands map amendment approved

The commission unanimously approved a revision to the Official Wetlands Map for 30 Riverside Road and unanimously deemed a related permit application for a single-family home non-significant. The public hearing on the map amendment closed by a 7-0 vote.

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Briefing

Jul 13, 2026

Wetland Permit Denied for 689-Unit Project

The commission unanimously denied a wetland permit for the proposed 689-unit Hartford South development at 200 Hopmeadow Street. Members cited likely long-term harm to five vernal pools and connected wetlands, runoff from 1,035 parking spaces, and feasible alternatives that could reduce the project’s footprint.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Commission Moves to Deny 689-Unit Proposal

The commission voted unanimously, 6-0, to direct staff to draft a denial of the proposed wetland permit for approximately 689 residential units at 200 Hopmeadow Street. A special meeting was planned before July 14 to consider the formal denial, with concerns including vernal pools, wildlife, spill lighting, and off-site impacts.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Two Brook Bank Stabilization Permits Approved

The commission approved wetland permits for brook-bank stabilization at 25 Park Road and 14 Minister Brook, finding both projects unlikely to significantly affect the watercourse. The 14 Minister Brook approval passed unanimously, 6-0-0, and requires planting pockets within the riprap; both projects must use erosion and sediment controls.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Wetland hearing closed for 689-unit proposal

The commission unanimously closed the public hearing on a wetland permit application for approximately 689 residential units and related improvements at 200 Hopmeadow Street. It also unanimously found that an intervenor notice lacked standing; the minutes do not record a final decision on the permit.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Wetland repair plans sent back for revisions

The agency unanimously found two brook-bank repair applications non-significant, 6-0-0, but required revised plans before discussion and voting on June 16. Both projects involve erosion repairs at residential properties.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Hartford South Wetland Hearing Continued

The commission unanimously continued the public hearing on a proposed wetland permit for approximately 689 residential units at 200 Hopmeadow Street until June 9, 2026. No permit decision was made.

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Briefing

May 5, 2026

Hartford South Wetlands Hearing Continued

The commission unanimously voted 7-0-0 to continue the public hearing on a wetland permit for the proposed Hartford South project at 200 Hopmeadow Street to May 19, 2026. The application covers approximately 689 residential units and related improvements, including work in the upland review area.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Wetland Repair Application Advances to Hearing

The agency unanimously voted 6-0-0 to classify a proposed repair at 133 East Weatogue Street as significant because it involves work in a watercourse and schedule a public hearing at the earliest meeting the applicant can attend.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Peer reviewer selected for wetland application

The agency unanimously voted 6-0-0 to select CHA for a third-party peer review of wetland application CC #26-02 at 200 Hopmeadow Street and forward the selection to the Board of Selectmen for fee- estimate adoption by resolution. The agency also recorded approval of a wetland permit for an approximately 496-square-foot deck at 37 Road.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

669-Unit Project Advances to Wetlands Hearing

The agency unanimously determined that the proposed 669-unit development at 200 Hopmeadow Street may significantly affect wetlands and watercourses, scheduling a public hearing for April 21, 2026. It also unanimously required an independent review by qualified soil, wetland, and engineering professionals.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Wetland Recommendations Planned for 40 New Units

The commission directed staff to prepare draft environmental recommendations for a proposed 40-unit expansion at the McLean Retirement Community, including guidance on lighting, tree protection, meadow plantings, and invasive-plant management.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Wetland Permit Approved for 40 Homes

The Inland Wetlands Agency unanimously approved a permit for 40 new residential units at the McLean Retirement Community, subject to environmental safeguards including a $273,358 erosion and sediment control bond and water-quality monitoring of Hop Brook.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Wetland hearing advances for 40 homes

The agency closed the public hearing on McLean Affiliates’ proposal to build 40 residential units at 75 Great Pond Road and scheduled deliberation for February 3, 2026. No final decision on the wetland permit was made.

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