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Aug 18, 2026

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Wetland protections set for lakefront deck

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Conservation Commission advances wetland decisions

The commission unanimously issued an enforcement order for 10 Fourth Street and approved a negative Determination of Applicability for a 60 Green Street addition, finding that the proposed work would not require further wetlands review under that process. Hearings on projects at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway and 131 Montrose Avenue were continued, while artificial turf proposed at 11 King Street remained under review.

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Wetland protections and enforcement advanced

The Commission unanimously approved an enforcement order for 96 Audubon Road and 1 and 3 Teal Road and unanimously referred the matter to the Department of Environmental Protection; it also advanced a proposed wetland bylaw for the November 2026 Town Meeting.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Wetland Reviews and Violations Advance

The commission unanimously approved a wetland determination for a new deck at 16 Wicker Lane, with erosion controls required along the rear fence. It also continued the proposed five-story, 22,900-square-foot self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway to July 7 for stormwater review and additional test holes.

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Briefing

Jun 2, 2026

Conservation Commission meeting summary

The public hearing for a proposed five-story, 22,900-square-foot self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway was continued to June 16, 2026, at the applicant’s request. The Commission also unanimously approved posting its Japanese knotweed presentation on the Commission’s webpage.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Wetland Matters

The public hearing for a proposed five-story, 22,900-square-foot self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway was continued to June 2, 2026, at the applicant’s request. The Commission also reviewed a stormwater maintenance plan requiring inspections ranging from monthly to quarterly, plus an annual report.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Conservation Commission advances environmental planning

The Commission unanimously approved a letter supporting Wakefield’s updated Open Space and Recreation Plan. It also continued review of a proposed self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway until June 2, pending further stormwater and invasive-species information.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Wetland Projects Remain Under Review

The public hearing for a proposed five-story, 22,900-square-foot self-storage facility at 50 Quannapowitt Parkway was continued to April 21, 2026, at the applicant’s request. The Commission also approved a Certificate of Compliance for 5 Jessica Lane with a note that the planned drywell was omitted with Commission approval.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Wetlands bylaw draft moves toward revision

The Conservation Commission continued revising a proposed wetlands bylaw, including a presumption that work within the first 25 feet of a buffer or riverfront area would alter the resource area. The draft remains subject to change and has not been adopted.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

OSRP Review Delayed for Final Edits

The Commission declined to issue a letter of review for the Open Space and Recreation Plan, directing that all comments be sent to the consultant and that the Commission review the final draft first.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Wetlands Bylaw Draft Advances

The Conservation Commission outlined proposed resource-area setbacks for a draft wetlands bylaw, including a 100-foot setback for vernal pools, 25 feet for intermittent streams and isolated wetlands, and no buffer for ponding areas of any size. The parameters remain subject to change, and no final bylaw action was taken.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Commission Advances Stormwater and Wetland Plans

The Commission unanimously approved a minor plan change creating four gravel parking spaces at 94 Butler Avenue and approved a process for separate compliance certificates for Veterans Field work. Proposed stormwater bylaw changes will go to Spring 2026 Town Meeting and would apply to land disturbance exceeding 15,000 square feet.

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Briefing

Feb 28, 2026

Wetlands bylaw draft revised

The Conservation Commission agreed to multiple revisions to a proposed wetlands bylaw, including changes to vernal pool protections, isolated wetlands, emergency projects, and exemptions for municipal infrastructure.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Wetland projects and enforcement reviewed

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved several wetland-related actions, including a negative determination for a 380-square-foot addition at 72 Paon Boulevard, ratification of an enforcement order at 30 Strathmore Road, and certificates of compliance for completed projects.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Wetlands bylaw draft advances for review

The Conservation Commission edited and approved an updated draft of proposed wetlands regulations for further review, including jurisdiction extending 100 feet into buffer areas and possible fines of up to $300 per day.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Wetland protections set for lakefront deck

The Conservation Commission approved an Order of Conditions for a proposed deck at 595 North Avenue, including 50-foot and 100-foot wetland setbacks and five special conditions covering construction limits, lighting, plans, and site materials.

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