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Worcester Commission Approves Environmental Projects

WorcesterNov 24, 20253 min read

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The Conservation Commission approved several environmental project filings by 3-0 votes and authorized a vote related to a land grant for acquiring Brooks Dairy Farm.

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The Commission approved orders of conditions for projects at 23 Barry Road, 30 Quinsigamond Avenue, 284 Grove Street, and 939 Southbridge Street, with requirements covering restoration, stormwater, erosion, construction access, and material handling. It also approved wetland boundary plans at 31 Randolph Road and negative determinations for sewer and utility work on Grafton Street and Sunderland Road. The request for a partial compliance certificate at 1 & 12R New Bond Street was not approved that night because commissioners requested additional drainage and catch-basin information.

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Issued a 3-0 negative determination of applicability and Order of Conditions for 23 Barry Road, requiring bank restoration within 12 months, monitoring for two growing seasons, and permanent protection of the restored area.
Issued a 3-0 negative determination of applicability for the Grafton Street sewer extension serving a proposed development with two 12-unit apartment buildings.
Issued a 3-0 negative determination of applicability for Sunderland Road utility-pole work after the proposed poles were moved outside the 15-foot buffer.
Approved the wetland boundary plans for 31 Randolph Road by a 3-0 vote; the action did not confirm stream-bank boundaries.
Issued Orders of Conditions for 30 Quinsigamond Avenue, 284 Grove Street, and 939 Southbridge Street by 3-0 votes.
For 939 Southbridge Street, approved phased repaving, drainage upgrades, and garage improvements covering approximately 3.28 acres, with conditions restricting vehicle and truck washing and requiring erosion and stormwater controls.
Issued Certificates of Compliance by 3-0 votes for 129 Blackstone River Road and 51 Morgan Street & 149 Malden Street, recognizing that earlier permitted work was not completed.
Amended the enforcement order for 145 Newton Avenue North by a 3-0 vote.
Authorized a vote concerning the city land grant for acquiring Brooks Dairy Farm by a 3-0 vote.
Continued hearings for 569 Millbury Street, 483 Sunderland Road, and 612 Grove Street.

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