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Wetland protections approved for key projects

WestboroughMar 17, 20262 min read

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The commission voted 4-0 to approve wetland conditions for the proposed multi-family development at 222 Turnpike Road, including a smaller dog park and a bioretention cell to manage nutrient levels. It also voted 4-0 to amend conditions for water-utility work at the Andrews Street Wellfield, with protections for a nearby vernal pool and no proposed tree removal.

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Two projects received environmental approvals, subject to conditions and, for the wellfield work, revised plans. The 222 Turnpike Road project can proceed under requirements for stormwater and nutrient management. The commission also closed out or advanced approvals for work at 15 Quick Farm Road and 10 Jacob Amsden Road, while several other project hearings were postponed to April or July.

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Approved an Order of Conditions under the Westborough Wetlands Protection Bylaw for the parking lot, retaining wall, dog park, and stormwater system associated with the multi-family development at 222 Turnpike Road; the vote was 4-0.
Approved an amended Order of Conditions for additional water connections and related site work at the Andrews Street Wellfield, pending revised plans and required habitat conditions; the vote was 4-0.
Approved a waiver related to Vernal Pool Habitat Area project limits for the Andrews Street Wellfield work; the vote was 4-0.
Issued a Complete Certificate of Compliance for the completed single-family home, driveway, grading, and utilities at 15 Quick Farm Road; the vote was 4-0.
Approved a Determination of Applicability for fencing, a shed, and tree removal at 10 Jacob Amsden Road, pending revised plans showing the trees proposed for removal; the vote was 4-0.
Continued hearings for projects at 5 Technology Drive, 0 Oak Street, 9 Otis Street, and 228 Ruggles Street to April 14, 2026.
Continued the hearing for the proposed 50,000-square-foot warehouse at 165 Flanders Road to July 14, 2026.

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