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Wetland Projects Approved, Others Delayed

LunenburgJun 17, 20262 min read

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The Commission approved projects at 56 Ruth Street, 18 Oak Ridge Road, and 146 Youngs Road, including a common driveway, home reconstruction, and septic-system replacement. It also approved remediation at 314 Highland Street and set fiscal 2027 allocations totaling $66,705.65 across three conservation-related funds.

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Several property projects received environmental approval, while other proposals were postponed for additional funding information, peer review, or applicant requests. The Oak Ridge Road approval requires debris and construction staging to remain outside the 100-foot buffer. The Commission also approved fiscal 2027 spending for grounds maintenance, services, and supplies, and approved corrective work involving riprap and restoration at 314 Highland Street.

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Issued negative determinations for an open carport at 44 Peninsula Drive and replacement of an existing asphalt driveway at 71 Chestnut Street.
Continued the Cowdery Nature Center parking and trail project at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue to July 15, pending clarification and documentation of Mass Trails funding.
Continued the common-driveway proposal at 860 New West Townsend Road to July 1, pending Planning Board peer-review results.
Approved the common driveway, drainage basin, and site grading proposal at 56 Ruth Street as presented.
Continued the proposed substation and utility-pole replacement at 934 Massachusetts Avenue to July 1 at the applicant's request.
Approved the 18 Oak Ridge Road demolition and reconstruction project with a condition requiring debris and staging to remain outside the 100-foot buffer.
Approved the failed septic-system replacement at 146 Youngs Road as presented.
Continued the proposed single-family home and wetland crossing at 507 West Townsend Road to July 1.
Approved remediation at 314 Highland Street consisting of Commission-supervised riprap installation in the buried pipe and a restoration area.
Approved fiscal 2027 Hollis Road Revolving Fund allocations of $10,000 for purchase of services and $17,026.54 for maintenance of grounds.
Approved fiscal 2027 Timber Rights Revolving Fund allocations of $10,000 for purchase of services and $30,329.11 for supplies.
Approved $9,350 for supplies under the fiscal 2027 Wetlands Protection Bylaw Fees budget.

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