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Aug 21, 2026

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Environmental Conditions Approved for Two Projects

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 7, 2026

Weston Advances Open-Space Property Appraisal

The Conservation Commission voted 6-0 to support seeking Community Preservation Committee funding for an appraisal of the 1.92-acre property at 819 Boston Post Road, which includes an approximately 1-acre meadow next to existing open space.

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

Sears Field Habitat Plan Enters Monitoring

The Commission discussed using Sears Land Driveway Field as a test site for alternative mowing schedules to control invasive black swallow-wort while supporting monarch butterfly habitat. The field’s restoration project is moving into long-term stewardship, with annual mowing funding continuing and future results to be reported.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Golf club chemical-use rules amended

The Commission approved a 4-0-1 amendment to the Weston Golf Club’s order of conditions, allowing pesticide, herbicide, fungicide, insecticide, and fertilizer applications in existing maintained areas subject to applicable regulations, reporting, licensing, and integrated pest management requirements.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Farm License Approved for Conservation Land

The Commission approved a two-year agricultural license for Storyteller Farm LLC to use 1.3 acres of conservation land off Chestnut Street, expiring December 31, 2027. It also approved restoration work at 12 Robin Road following approximately 2,400 square feet of unauthorized work in a wetland buffer zone.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Commission denies wetlands permit extension

The Commission unanimously denied a three-year extension for 403 North Avenue, citing the project’s age, changed wetlands rules, and the need for a fresh review. It also approved limited restoration work at 12 Robin Road and issued Orders of Conditions for projects at 95 Sylvan Road and 275 Meadowbrook Road.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Wetland projects approved with conditions

The Commission approved a five-year Order of Conditions for an invasive aquatic plant management program at the approximately one-acre Tan Pond, with annual monitoring and pre- and post-treatment surveys, on a 5-1-0 vote. It also approved environmental conditions for work at 38 October Lane, continued hearings for projects at 275 Meadowbrook Road and 23 Wellesley Street, and issued a negative determination for a shed and deck at 10 Farm Road.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Enforcement order ratified for unpermitted Robin Road work

The Conservation Commission ratified a March 4 enforcement order for unpermitted work, including fill, in the 100-foot buffer zone at 12 Robin Road by a 6-0 vote and continued the hearing to April 14, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Environmental Conditions Approved for Two Projects

The Commission voted 5-0-0 to issue Orders of Conditions for restoration work at 95 Sylvan Road and a home addition, septic upgrade, and removal of 11 trees at 145 Conant Road. The hearing for 23 Wellesley Street was continued to March 31, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. for further review of grading, slope stabilization, and stormwater design.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Page Road Rebuild Permit Approved

The Conservation Commission voted 6-0 to close the hearing and issue an Order of Conditions for rebuilding a single-family home at 44 Page Road near Hobbs Brook. The project includes 2,300 square feet of ecological restoration with 29 native shrubs and 19 trees.

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