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Conservation Commission Approves Environmental Conditions

North AttleboroughJul 7, 20262 min read

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The Commission approved a minor modification for 451 Elm Street and issued amended environmental conditions for 563 South Washington Street, while continuing the 60 Wendy Drive review to July 21, 2026. The 14 Wild Acres Road tree-removal request was approved 5-0 with measures to limit emerald ash borer spread.

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Conservation Commission

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What this means

The Commission allowed five dead ash trees to be removed near Falls Pond, requiring care in handling and disposing of the wood. It approved changes related to the Senior Center improvements and required testing and written approval before potentially contaminated groundwater from 563 South Washington Street can be discharged; the Commission said it would aim to review lab results within two business days. The proposed rebuild at 60 Wendy Drive remains under review until additional plans, approvals, and signatures are provided.

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Approved a Negative #3 Determination of Applicability for removing five dead ash trees at 14 Wild Acres Road, with a condition addressing potential emerald ash borer spread; the vote was 5-0.
Continued the Notice of Intent for 60 Wendy Drive to July 21, 2026, pending a DEP File Number, updated tree-location plans, revised erosion controls, the 2014 approved plan, and an additional abutting-owner signature.
Approved a minor modification to the Order of Conditions for 451 Elm Street, related to improvements including an outdoor play area and pedestrian bridge replacement; the vote was 5-0.
Issued an amended Order of Conditions for 563 South Washington Street requiring certified-lab groundwater testing, review by the project LSP, Commission receipt of results, and written authorization before discharge. The Commission will aim to review confirmed lab data within two business days; the vote was 5-0.
Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 26 Charles W. Barth Drive; the vote was 5-0.
Agreed to notify a Gregory Manor homeowner about minor encroachments into protected conservation land, prepare educational materials on conservation-restriction boundaries, and provide subdivision-wide stormwater maintenance guidance.

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