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Aug 21, 2026

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Commission Approves Owl Box Funding

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Commission Advances Conservation Easement Review

The commission unanimously found no adverse impact from proposed activity at 253 Babbling Brook Road and authorized use of open space funds for an appraisal supporting due diligence on the John Brown Road conservation easement grant.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Rodenticide Ban Policy Moves to Review

The Commission unanimously directed Land Use staff to revise a proposed policy banning rodenticide use on city property in consultation with the Facilities Manager. The policy is not yet complete or approved.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 26, 2026

Commission Discusses Invasive Species Outreach

The Conservation Commission heard ideas for invasive-species outreach that could help Torrington pursue a higher Sustainable CT certification level. Members also weeded the Jiggs-Donahue food forest and walked city-owned riverfront property at the end of Cherry Street.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Tree Replacements Approved for Cedar Knoll

The Commission unanimously approved replacing three large trees in the 34 Cedar Knoll conservation easement with shorter native trees, subject to staff approval and verification. The trees were considered a risk because they were shedding limbs near neighboring homes.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Commission Protects Conservation Easement Boundaries

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved actions addressing three projects near protected land: it found no direct easement impact from the Torrington Fair Plaza retaining-wall repair, granted EnviroScience access to a city parcel for wetland testing, and directed staff to document concerns about work near the easement at 660 Torringford Street.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Commission Seeks Watershed Land Protections

The commission unanimously authorized Chair Christine Altman to send a letter seeking continued protections for watershed lands, including a commitment that Class 3 lands not be sold for development.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Commission Approves Owl Box Funding

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved using commission funds to purchase materials for four owl boxes, totaling $307.92, or $76.98 per box. Members also scheduled the 2026 Earth Day cleanup for Saturday, April 18.

1 min readMunicipal coverage