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Aug 20, 2026

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Unauthorized Clearing Triggers Restoration Order

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2026

Commission Clears Two Utility Projects

The Conservation Commission unanimously issued Certificates of Compliance for two SHELD utility projects after confirming required restoration work was completed. One project reduced tree removal from 25 to 13 trees and included a $3,250 mitigation payment.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Commission Clears Wetland Invasive Mowing

The Conservation Commission unanimously issued a Negative Determination of Applicability allowing mowing of invasive Phragmites in about 10,300 square feet of wetland at Rangeview Meadow Conservation Area, with conditions to protect habitat and nesting birds.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Pollinator Garden Tour Takes Shape

The group continued planning an August 8 pollinator garden tour focused on native plants and community education. The event is expected to be free and non-fundraising, with registration, garden locations, maps, and liability language still to be developed.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

River Road restoration plan approved

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a restoration plan for 311 River Road after unpermitted vegetation removal in the Connecticut River riverfront area. The plan includes salt-tolerant plantings outside the maintenance right-of-way and allows invasive-species management after notice to the Conservation Administrator.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Wetland Conditions Approved for SHELD Center

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to issue an Order of Conditions for the South Hadley Electric Light Department’s proposed administration and operations center at 65 Old Lyman Road, including work within a wetland buffer and 292 square feet of the local 50-foot conservation zone. The approval included special conditions and a waiver for that conservation-zone work.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Pollinator Sale and Garden Walk Planned

The group planned a self-guided Garden Walk for August 8 and 9, with a final participant list targeted for July 4. It also reported that $800 worth of pollinator plants had been ordered for community sale.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

South Hadley Plans Native Garden Walk

The group began organizing a possible native-garden walk for August 8-9, including an online map, garden information, and resident recruitment.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Commission Authorizes Conservation Order Signatures

The Commission voted 7-0 to authorize the Conservation Administrator to sign Determinations and Orders on its behalf after the Commission has formally voted on them. A public hearing on resource-area boundaries at a property behind 785 New Ludlow Road was continued to April 15 at 6:00 p.m.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Fiber Installation Approved at The Meadows

The Commission voted 6-0 to amend Order of Conditions #288-0499, allowing fiber-optic service drops to The Meadows. The work is expected to disturb about 300 square feet, with restoration afterward, and received waivers for work within the 50-foot Conservation Zone.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Unauthorized Clearing Triggers Restoration Order

The Commission voted 4-0 to issue an Enforcement Order for unauthorized vegetation clearing near 311 River Road, with restoration required under special conditions. Members discussed a spring site visit and flexibility for mitigation plantings, including 10 shrubs and/or herbaceous ground cover.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Conservation approval issued for 14-unit project

The Commission voted 5-0 to waive work restrictions within the 50-foot Conservation Zone and issue an Order of Conditions for seven multifamily buildings totaling 14 residential units at 506 Granby Road. The project includes parking, utilities, grading, lighting, and stormwater systems.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Hearing Continued for 14-Unit Housing Project

The Commission unanimously continued the public hearing for a proposed 14-unit, seven-building multifamily project at 506 Granby Road to January 21 at 6:00 p.m. The continuation will give the applicant time to submit revised materials and respond comprehensively to peer review.

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