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Transmission Line Hearing Continued to January 22

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Hearing Continued Over Wetland Violations

The commission unanimously continued a public hearing on wetlands violation remediation and a subdivision plan at 107 and 111 Highfield Drive and 376 Pleasant Street until July 9 at 6:00 p.m. The property owner’s demolition deadline was reset to July 11; officials reported that wetland problems remain, silt is running into the street, and required demolition permits had not been secured.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2026

Cable Project Approved With Environmental Conditions

The commission unanimously approved a negative determination for approximately 1,200 feet of underground cable installation on Snow and Moon streets, allowing the project to proceed with conditions protecting wetlands and wildlife. Any spoils left overnight must be covered, and turtle nesting areas must remain undisturbed and be reported to the commission.

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Briefing

May 28, 2026

Route 131 Work Approved With Conditions

The Conservation Commission unanimously issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for proposed Route 131 resurfacing and related work, conditioned on covering any spoils stored overnight. The project is proposed for next spring and includes guardrail and signage replacement, curb and sidewalk work, and clearing about six feet of vegetation near guardrails.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Commission Approves Pleasant Hills Demolition Work

The Conservation Commission unanimously amended enforcement orders for partially built houses at Pleasant Hills Estates, allowing demolition, removal of structures, wood, and foundations, with the land restored to its original grade.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Wetland remediation hearing continued

The commission unanimously continued the public hearing on wetlands violations and erosion problems at 107 and 111 Highfield Drive and 376 Pleasant Street to May 28 at 6:00 p.m. The property owner must complete specified erosion controls by May 14 or the Town may proceed with demolition orders for unsafe, unfinished structures.

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Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

Arborvitae Planting Approved With Berm Extension

The Conservation Commission unanimously issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for the 114 Dudley River Road project, allowing tree planting on the existing berm with conditions. The berm must be extended approximately 100 feet to the bend in the river to help prevent erosion from stockpiled materials, and the landowner must select trees with advice from a landscaper.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Transformer Hearing Continued for More Review

The Conservation Commission unanimously continued the public hearing on EaglePicher Technologies’ proposal to install three transformers at 15 Wells Street until April 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The project’s stormwater report and annual flood elevation require additional review.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Wetland home approved with added safeguards

The commission unanimously approved a standard order of conditions for a proposed single-family home on Dennison Lane, adding a no-salt driveway rule, covered overnight spoils, and immediate reporting if amphibian or reptile nesting is observed.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Dennison Lane Hearing Continued

The Conservation Commission unanimously continued the public hearing on a proposed single-family home and septic system near wetlands at Map 96, Lots 25, 26 and 27 on Dennison Lane to April 2 at 6:00 p.m. A site visit was scheduled, and the applicant was asked to consult the project engineer about whether runoff could increase at 301 Dennison Lane.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Pole Replacement Hearing Postponed

The Conservation Commission unanimously continued the public hearing on replacing a telephone pole at 28 Sandersdale Road to April 2, 2026, at 5:45 p.m.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Emergency Certification Issued for Mill Building

The commission issued an Emergency Certification for the town-owned portion of 18-30 Mill Street, allowing Costello Dismantling Co., Inc. to deconstruct the condemned building under a Massachusetts DEP-approved hazardous-materials plan. The vote was 3-0, with one abstention.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

700 Worcester Street hearing continued

The Conservation Commission unanimously continued the public hearing for a proposed garage addition at 700 Worcester Street to February 5, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. The application was considered incomplete because it lacked required information about redevelopment eligibility, floodplain impacts, and stormwater, and no DEP number had been assigned.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Transmission Line Hearing Continued to January 22

The Conservation Commission continued a public hearing on proposed refurbishment of existing overhead electric transmission lines until January 22 at 5:45 p.m. because a DEP number and comments were still outstanding. The commission also unanimously approved a complete Certificate of Compliance for Second Chance Animal Services at 700 Worcester Street.

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