The Commission continued the Brook Street culvert replacement hearing to June 4 and unanimously appointed Tighe & Bond to conduct a peer review. It also ratified emergency work involving a hazardous tree at 9 Cardinal Road and beaver dams near 64 Maple Street.
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The Brook Street culvert replacement project was not approved or denied; the hearing will continue after additional plan review. The Commission approved emergency actions to address immediate safety and flooding concerns. Several enforcement and violation matters were also continued so staff can inspect restoration work, vegetation growth, conservation markers, and site conditions.
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Continued the 11 Cross Street Notice of Intent hearing and stormwater permit application to June 4, 2026.
Continued the 109 North Street Notice of Intent hearing to June 4, 2026, pending information needed for peer review.
Continued the Brook Street Culvert Replacement Project hearing to June 4, 2026, and unanimously appointed Tighe & Bond as the peer review consultant.
Ratified the Emergency Certificate for removal of a hazardous portion of a tree at 9 Cardinal Road; the motion passed with one abstention.
Unanimously ratified the Emergency Certificate authorizing breaches of two beaver dams near the Howe Street culvert and 64 Maple Street to restore water flow and prevent potential flooding.
Continued the 2 Muirfield Lane Enforcement Order to June 4, 2026.
Continued the 15 Gleason Street Enforcement Order to June 18, 2026, for continued monitoring of restoration progress, vegetation, conservation markers, and site conditions.
Continued the 30 Hidden Road and 30 Conte Drive violation matters to June 18, 2026, for site visits and review of cleanup and restoration progress.
Approved the April 2, 2026, meeting minutes as corrected and approved the May 7, 2026, meeting minutes.
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