The commission will seek a Board of Selectmen agenda slot to discuss funding for the Natural Resources Inventory and will prepare a letter about the Garnet Park Road bridge replacement permit application.
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The commission did not make a final decision on funding, zoning changes, bridge permits, or town lighting. Members planned to review revised zoning regulations, continue discussions about reducing tree removal, and explore educational programs on pollinator gardens and light pollution. The commission is also considering whether Madison could move toward amber or red lighting to reduce effects on bats and nighttime insects.
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Heather will write a letter about seeking a Board of Selectmen agenda slot to discuss funding for the Natural Resources Inventory, with the commission copied.
The commission will wait for further zoning regulation revisions before reviewing the draft and will seek information about the internal deadline for the first revised draft.
Members will coordinate March and April conservation education activities, including possible programs with Mad for Trees and a local congregation.
The commission will continue discussing tree-cutting practices with the Tree Committee and Eversource's arborist; members noted that tree removal along River Road had been reduced.
The commission will develop educational materials on dark skies and light pollution and may present the idea of amber or red lighting to the Board of Selectmen.
Heather will send a letter, with the commission copied, regarding the Garnet Park Road bridge replacement permit application.
The commission unanimously approved the January 28, 2026 meeting minutes.
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