Sludge landfill review continued for revised reports
GardnerApr 13, 20262 min read
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The Commission voted 6-0 to continue its sludge landfill enforcement discussion to August 3 because recent monitoring reports were considered incomplete and in need of revision.
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What this means
The sludge landfill remains under review, and the Commission will not resolve the enforcement matter until updated reports are available. The Commission also continued enforcement discussions for 86 Linwood Street and 9 Crawford Street to June 9. It approved a proposed carport at 31 Travers Street with erosion controls, graded-base surfacing, and inspections before and after construction.
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Continued the sludge landfill enforcement discussion to August 3, 2026, by a 6-0 vote, citing concerns about the quality and completeness of recent reports.
Continued the enforcement discussion for 86 Linwood Street to June 9, 2026, pending additional site information, estimated wetland boundaries, an elevation survey, and a Commission site visit.
Continued the enforcement discussion for 9 Crawford Street to June 9, 2026, and suggested that the contractor appear before the Commission and that a wetlands specialist help develop a plan.
Granted a Negative 3 Determination for the proposed carport at 31 Travers Street by a 6-0 vote, finding the work would involve minor disturbance and would not require a Notice of Intent filing.
Conditioned the 31 Travers Street project on using graded base, installing erosion controls, and contacting the Conservation Agent or Commission before work begins and after it is completed.
Continued discussion of the 170 Mill Street project to June 8, 2026, while awaiting an update related to the Office of Dam Safety.
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