Protects Ashland's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
196 items across 25 meetings.
July 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit (Notice of Intent) hearing for Ashland Historical Society at 2 Myrtle St, Map 14 Parcel 6; DEP file 95-1023.
📍 2 Myrtle Street, Map 14 Parcel 6
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit hearing for work at 257 Oak St, Map 3 Parcel 130; DEP file not yet issued.
📍 257 Oak Street, Map 3 Parcel 130
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit hearing for Pleasant View Trust's project at 167-171 Pleasant St, Map 13 Parcel 68; DEP file not yet issued.
📍 167-171 Pleasant Street, Map 13 Parcel 68
📋 Proposed
DPW asks the Commission to determine whether wetlands law applies to planned intersection improvements at Fountain and Union Streets.
📍 Fountain Street and Union Street Intersection
📋 Proposed
Tilton Sunrise LLC seeks wetlands permits and a stormwater management permit for a project spanning two parcels: 55 Tilton Ave (Map 14 Parcel 30) and 60 Pleasant St (Map 13 Parcel 85), DEP 95-1019.
📍 55 Tilton Avenue (Map 14 Parcel 30) and 60 Pleasant Street (Map 13 Parcel 85)
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit hearing for Victor Mourao's project at 90 Waverly St, Map 10 Parcel 70; DEP file 95-1003.
📍 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commissioners discuss various educational topics at member discretion.
June 29, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Jay Katz seeks a wetlands applicability ruling (RDA) to build a patio at 5 Grover Road.
📍 5 Grover Road, Map 15 Parcel 96
📋 Proposed
Mikeoll Echeverria requests a wetlands RDA for a soil test pit at 0/175 Oak Street.
📍 0/175 Oak Street, Map 3 Parcels 70 and 135
📋 Proposed
Fabio Fragale seeks wetlands applicability determination to build an accessory dwelling unit with driveway and utilities at 62 Fountain Street.
📍 62 Fountain Street, Map 14 Parcel 197
📋 Proposed
Victor Mourao files a Notice of Intent (formal wetlands permit application) for work at 90 Waverly Street; details not specified in agenda.
📍 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70
📋 Proposed
Commission ratifies emergency approval for Mark Chiarelli to remove one tree at 201 Winter Street.
📍 201 Winter Street
📋 Proposed
Commission ratifies emergency approval for Daniel Chapman to remove one tree at 6 Pond View Lane.
📍 6 Pond View Lane
📋 Proposed
Commission ratifies emergency approval for Nic Valentino to remove two trees at 25 Brimstone Way.
📍 25 Brimstone Way
📋 Proposed
Commission ratifies emergency removal of a beaver dam at the Main Street Bridge over Cold Spring Brook, likely to address flooding or structural risk.
📍 Main Street Bridge over Cold Spring Brook
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of three sets of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commissioners discuss various educational topics under member prerogative.
June 15, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to July 13, 2026 at applicant's request; no action taken.
📍 55 Tilton Avenue / 60 Pleasant Street
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to June 29, 2026; no new materials received from applicant.
📍 90 Waverly Street
✅ Approved
Complete Certificate of Compliance issued for a 1993 house-construction order; site is fully stabilized after septic removal and connection to Town sewer.
📍 229 West Union Street
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance with Invalid Determination issued because the permitted detached garage (near rear wetland) was never built.
📍 27 Laurelton Drive
✅ Approved
Ratified administrative emergency certification for removal of one red oak leaning 45° toward the house and driveway.
📍 6 Christy Lane
✅ Approved
Released nine unit clusters on Waterville Lane from the Conservation Enforcement Order; Hopkinton Conservation Commission had already approved release, and no current violations were found.
📍 Waterville Lane, Legacy Farms Phase IV
✅ Approved
Commission voted to accept the land donation pending payment of back taxes; Select Board must also approve, and the Town may pursue friendly eminent domain for two additional parcels the donor cannot formally convey yet.
💰 Back taxes on the property must be paid before transfer is final
📍 0 Brackett Road Rear / 0 Pond Street Rear
✅ Approved
May 11 meeting minutes approved as amended.
🔄 Postponed
Review of May 18 meeting minutes tabled to the next meeting.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:54 PM.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on proposed development affecting wetlands/stormwater at two linked parcels (Map 14 Parcel 30 and Map 13 Parcel 85), DEP 95-1019.
📍 55 Tilton Avenue / 60 Pleasant Street, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Wetlands-related hearing for work at 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70, DEP 95-1003.
📍 90 Waverly Street, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Request to close out a prior wetlands permit at West Union Street Lot 1, DEP 95-285.
📍 229 West Union Street, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Request to close out a prior wetlands permit at 27 Laurelton Drive, DEP 95-1013.
📍 27 Laurelton Drive, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Ratifying an emergency certification already issued for removal of one hazardous tree at 6 Christy Lane.
📍 6 Christy Lane, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Request to lift enforcement order on multiple Waterville Lane units (1 & 3, 5 & 7, 9 & 11, 27, 29, 69, 71) at Legacy Farms Phase IV.
📍 Waterville Lane, Legacy Farms Phase IV, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Commission to consider accepting donated parcels at 0 Brackett Road Rear (Map 16 Parcel 153) and two 0 Pond Street Rear parcels (Map 22 Parcels 54 & 55) as conservation land.
📍 0 Brackett Road Rear / 0 Pond Street Rear, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Informal discussion on various educational topics for commissioners.
June 1, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting opened at 7:05 PM via Zoom; chair announced a three-minute public comment limit per hearing.
🔄 Postponed
Applicant requested continuance; hearing continued 6-0 to June 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM.
📍 55 Tilton Avenue / 60 Pleasant Street
✅ Approved
Commission issued a stormwater permit 6-0 for new construction; plans updated to add soil stockpile area and require Conservation Commission notification before any blasting to remove ledge.
📍 14 West Mountain Lane (0 Myrtle Street)
🔄 Postponed
Applicant unresponsive to Commission and Building Commissioner; hearing continued 6-0 to June 15, 2026; denial possible after two years of non-response.
📍 90 Waverly Street
✅ Approved
Commission approved 6-0 an Eagle Scout project to build an 8×8-ft tool shed on gravel base at the Bark Park; shed is outside the wetland buffer zone.
📍 0 Memorial Drive
✅ Approved
Ratified 6-0 emergency removal of three hazardous trees overrun by invasive bittersweet vines, located ~87 ft from wetland boundary and threatening the house.
📍 7 Lucy French Way
✅ Approved
Ratified 6-0 removal of two decayed maple trees leaning toward the house and one white ash infected with invasive Emerald Ash Borer; wood must stay within Massachusetts under state quarantine.
📍 54 Strobus Lane
✅ Approved
Commission approved 6-0 a comment letter opposing the MassReady Act, which a resident said penalizes municipalities that enact stronger environmental protections and weakens local government.
✅ Approved
May 4, 2026 minutes accepted as amended.
🔄 Postponed
Review of May 11, 2026 minutes was tabled.
💬 Discussed
Commissioner Hakansson noted ongoing concerns with how applicant for 10-60 Main Street redevelopment answered questions; applicant agreed to respond to Commission questions at hearings if submitted in advance.
📍 10-60 Main Street
June 1, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on wetlands Notice of Intent (NOI) and stormwater permit for a two-parcel project by Tilton Sunrise, LLC; DEP 95-1019.
📍 55 Tilton Avenue (Map 14 Parcel 30) and 60 Pleasant Street (Map 13 Parcel 85)
📋 Proposed
Stormwater permit hearing for Central Street Boylston Realty Trust at 14 West Mountain Lane / 0 Myrtle Street; SMP2026-4.
📍 14 West Mountain Lane / 0 Myrtle Street (Map 9 Parcel 38)
📋 Proposed
Wetlands NOI hearing for work at 90 Waverly Street; DEP 95-1003.
📍 90 Waverly Street (Map 10 Parcel 70)
📋 Proposed
Request to modify a prior Conservation Order for the Ashland Bark Park; DEP 95-1001.
📍 0 Memorial Drive (Ashland Bark Park)
📋 Proposed
Ratifying emergency authorization for Carl Schaefer to remove hazardous trees within Conservation jurisdiction.
📍 7 Lucy French Way
📋 Proposed
Ratifying emergency authorization for Eugene Flemming to remove two hazardous trees within Conservation jurisdiction.
📍 54 Strobus Lane
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss drafting a comment letter to the Mass. House on the MassReady Act (state climate/resilience legislation).
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Informal discussion on various conservation topics for commissioner training.
May 18, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Commission grilled the developer of the contaminated riverfront mill complex over carcinogens (TCE, PCE), floodplain risk and refusal to fully characterize soils before construction; peer review and a second site walk agreed, hearing continued to June 22.
💰 Applicant must give Town a $10,000 check per ZBA decision; residents cited ~$50,000 for full site characterization
📍 10-60 Main Street, Map 14 Parcel 128
✅ Approved
Approved for the Depietri subdivision with amended conditions on tree clearing, erosion controls, impervious-surface limits (~300 sq ft per lot, decks excluded), and a phased surety currently estimated at $213,473 (deemed low, to be finalized before construction).
💰 Proposed surety $213,473 total ($90,050 Highland, $123,423 Ballard); estimate flagged as too low, excludes prevailing wage
📍 Highland Road and Ballard Road, Map 9 Parcels 199-207 and 255-257
✅ Approved
Ratified emergency dig and sleeve installation at a failing double-barrel 36-inch culvert (one barrel collapsed) where pumping via temporary pipe can no longer prevent road flooding; may ultimately need a bridge replacement.
📍 Shore Road and Greenwood Road
🔄 Postponed
Tabled to the next hearing.
• Status unclear
No discussion.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 10:11 PM by unanimous vote.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a Notice of Intent (wetlands permit application) for work at 10-60 Main St, Map 14 Parcel 128; DEP File 95-1018.
📍 10-60 Main Street, Map 14 Parcel 128
📋 Proposed
Hearing on stormwater permit SMP2026-1 for a project spanning Map 9 Parcels 199–207 and 255–257 at Highland and Ballard Roads.
📍 Highland Road and Ballard Road, Map 9 Parcels 199–207 and 255–257
📋 Proposed
Ratifying an after-the-fact emergency certification for a DPW exploratory dig and sleeve installation at the Shore/Greenwood Road culvert.
📍 Shore Road and Greenwood Road
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Informal discussion on various conservation topics for commissioner training.
📋 Proposed
Routine signing of Commission documents.
May 11, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Approved an Order of Conditions letting an unpermitted backyard patio remain at 11 Dianne Lane, with added wetland plantings, a new staircase, and eight permanent boundary markers protecting restoration areas.
📍 11 Dianne Lane, Map 7 Parcel 147
🔄 Postponed
A 14-unit residential building with ground-floor commercial bays on the Nyanza-contaminated site drew stormwater concerns over downtown flooding and culvert capacity; continued to June 1 pending peer review.
📍 55 Tilton Avenue & 60 Pleasant Street, Map 14 Parcel 30 / Map 13 Parcel 85
🔄 Postponed
Stormwater permit for a single-family home on a 2.6-acre wooded ledge lot raised abutter concerns about possible blasting and construction traffic; continued to June 1 with a request for an abutter meeting.
📍 14 West Mountain Lane (0 Myrtle Street), Map 9 Parcel 38
✅ Approved
Approved the wetland boundary delineation for 0 Caroline Road, confirming an intermittent stream; project must clear this before going to the Planning Board.
📍 0 Caroline Road, Map 26 Parcel 31
✅ Approved
Approved the wetland and floodplain boundary delineation for 366 Pleasant Street, confirming riverfront area, buffer zone, and 100-year floodplain up to elevation 201 feet.
📍 366 Pleasant Street, Map 13 Parcel 116
🔄 Postponed
New subdivision advanced with conditions requiring re-inspection and repair of the Upland Road drain line and permanent deed restrictions barring homeowners from adding patios, sheds, or additions; continued to May 18 ahead of a June 3 closing.
📍 Highland Road & Ballard Road, Map 9 Parcels 199-207 and 255-257
🔄 Postponed
Continued to June 1 at the applicant's request; no discussion.
📍 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70
✅ Approved
Approved a minor modification adding a secondary construction access off Alden Street, with the Homer Ave entrance limited to entry only.
📍 9-49 Homer Avenue
✅ Approved
Ratified the emergency removal of a severely rotting tree that threatened a pedestrian path and handrail at Ashland State Park.
📍 Ashland State Park
✅ Approved
Ratified emergency demolition and debris/tree removal after a house fire; residents were unharmed and the property must return for rebuild plans.
📍 54 Blue Jay Lane
✅ Approved
Approved as amended.
🔄 Postponed
Review tabled.
💬 Discussed
Members noted no new submissions for 10-60 Main Street and flagged a reported drainage issue at the Mindess School.
May 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Proposed work near wetlands at 11 Dianne Lane; DEP file number not yet assigned.
📍 11 Dianne Lane
📋 Proposed
Tilton Sunrise LLC seeks approval for work near wetlands and a stormwater permit (DEP 95-1019) covering two parcels on Tilton Ave and Pleasant St.
📍 55 Tilton Avenue / 60 Pleasant Street
📋 Proposed
Central Street Boylston Realty Trust requests a stormwater management permit for Map 9 Parcel 38.
📍 14 West Mountain Lane / 0 Myrtle Street
📋 Proposed
Singh Brothers Properties LLC seeks formal wetland-boundary delineation (ANRAD) for Map 26 Parcel 31.
📍 0 Caroline Road
📋 Proposed
Carlos Hanzi requests wetland-boundary delineation for Map 13 Parcel 116 on Pleasant Street.
📍 366 Pleasant Street
📋 Proposed
Depietri Group LLC seeks a stormwater permit covering Map 9 Parcels 199–207 and 255–257 — a large multi-parcel tract spanning Highland and Ballard Roads.
📍 Highland Road & Ballard Road
📋 Proposed
Victor Mourao files a Notice of Intent for work near wetlands at 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70.
📍 90 Waverly Street
📋 Proposed
Charles Zammuto requests revisions to an existing stormwater management permit for 9-49 Homer Ave.
📍 9-49 Homer Avenue
📋 Proposed
Commission to ratify a previously issued emergency certification for hazardous tree removal at Ashland State Park by DCR.
📍 Ashland State Park
📋 Proposed
Commission to ratify emergency certification covering demolition, debris removal, and hazardous tree removal at 54 Blue Jay Lane.
📍 54 Blue Jay Lane
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commissioners discuss various educational topics under member prerogative.
📋 Proposed
Commission members sign pending documents.
April 27, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Wetland boundary delineation updates were reviewed and found acceptable by staff; hearing continued to May 11 so a final corrected plan can be referenced in the approval motion.
📍 366 Pleasant Street
🔄 Postponed
Depietri Group's subdivision stormwater permit is stalled pending investigation of an unidentified water source at 8 Ballard Road and revised plans addressing DPW/peer-reviewer comments; continued to May 11.
📍 Highland Road and Ballard Road
🔄 Postponed
Applicant awaiting retaining wall design; hearing continued to May 11.
📍 90 Waverly Street
✅ Approved
Commission ratified emergency removal of several dead, dying, or leaning trees; woody debris within wetlands must stay in place, and homeowner must file a Notice of Intent for shed work and wetland cleanup.
📍 72 Pond Street
✅ Approved
Commission ratified emergency removal of a large, structurally compromised oak leaning toward the house, with rot, cracks, and a buried root collar.
📍 262 Cedar Street
✅ Approved
Commission ratified emergency removal of an oak tree found hollow and heavily infested with carpenter ants, proximate to the house.
📍 7 Lafollette Road
✅ Approved
Minutes approved as amended.
💬 Discussed
Commission members were reminded of a Framingham Conservation Commission meeting April 29 presenting Waushakum Pond Alum Study findings, and discussed shifting their own meeting start time.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Formal wetland-boundary determination (ANRAD) for 366 Pleasant St.; outcome sets limits on future development near resource areas on this parcel. DEP 95-1020.
📍 366 Pleasant Street, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Depietri Group LLC seeks a stormwater permit for a multi-parcel project spanning Highland and Ballard Roads — a large site that could affect drainage for neighboring properties. SMP2026-1.
📍 Highland Road and Ballard Road, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Victor Mourao filed a Notice of Intent to conduct work near wetland resource areas at 90 Waverly St. DEP 95-1003.
📍 90 Waverly Street, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Commission ratifies emergency approval already granted to Joe Doherty for removal of hazardous trees at 72 Pond St.
📍 72 Pond Street, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Commission ratifies emergency approval for removal of one hazardous tree at 262 Cedar St. by Brian Tosado-Prater.
📍 262 Cedar Street, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Commission ratifies emergency approval for removal of one hazardous tree at 7 Lafollette Rd. by James and Brianna Greene.
📍 7 Lafollette Road, Ashland
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commissioners discuss educational topics; no decisions expected.
April 13, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Wetland boundary mapping near the Sudbury River was reviewed; commissioners flagged a salt shed in the floodplain and oil-stained pavement, and continued the hearing to April 27.
📍 366 Pleasant Street, Map 13 Parcel 116
✅ Approved
Stormwater permit approved for a 3-story, ~35-foot mixed-use redevelopment with retail and apartments plus above- and below-ground parking; existing strip mall with pizza place stays.
📍 9-49 Homer Avenue, Map 14 Parcels 352-354
🔄 Postponed
Commission refused to approve a large hillside subdivision as presented, citing DPW-rejected underdrain connection and groundwater-outbreak risks on steep slopes; continued to April 27 pending revisions.
📍 Highland Road and Ballard Road, Map 9 Parcels 199-207 and 255-257
✅ Approved
Permit approved for a synthetic turf field and paved parking lot next to Connect Church; site sits over the NYANZA Superfund TCE plume 70-80 feet underground, still monitored.
📍 240-260 Pleasant Street, Map 13 Parcels 108 and 109
🔄 Postponed
Continued to April 27 at applicant's request.
📍 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70
✅ Approved
March 16 and 23 minutes approved as amended; March 30 review tabled.
💬 Discussed
Fall town meeting approved an alum treatment expected to reduce herbicide use; study results to be presented at Framingham, and dredging was advised against due to cost and limited long-term benefit.
📍 Waushakum Pond
💬 Discussed
Ground-penetrating radar at Federated Church Cemetery detected chemicals from the NYANZA plume, which now covers more than half the cemetery and continues moving toward the Sudbury River.
📍 Federated Church Cemetery
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 10:27 PM.
April 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Formal wetland boundary determination (ANRAD) at Map 13 Parcel 116; outcome affects what can be built or disturbed on this lot.
📍 366 Pleasant Street, Map 13 Parcel 116
📋 Proposed
Stormwater permit hearing (SMP2026-2) for project at Map 14 Parcels 352–354, applicant Charles Zammuto.
📍 9-49 Homer Avenue, Map 14 Parcels 352–354
📋 Proposed
Large multi-parcel project (Map 9 Parcels 199–207 and 255–257) by Depietri Group LLC seeking stormwater permit SMP2026-1.
📍 Highland Road and Ballard Road, Map 9 Parcels 199–207 and 255–257
📋 Proposed
Metrowest Facilities LLC seeking stormwater permit (SMP2025-1) for Map 13 Parcels 108–109.
📍 240-260 Pleasant Street, Map 13 Parcels 108 and 109
📋 Proposed
NOI (DEP 95-1003) for work near wetlands or resource areas at Map 10 Parcel 70, applicant Victor Mourao.
📍 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of three prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
General commissioner education on various topics.
March 30, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Commission appointed Beals and Thomas to peer-review the wetlands aspects of the proposed 40B (affordable-housing) development on this contaminated, floodplain riverfront site near downtown.
📍 10-60 Main Street, Map 14 Parcel 128
🔄 Postponed
Commissioners pressed the applicant on contaminated soil management, mysterious water flow through old mill raceways, and renewed a denied request to inspect building interiors; substantive review hearing set for May 4.
📍 10-60 Main Street, Map 14 Parcel 128
🗳️ Voted on
Hearing continued to Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:05 PM for full substantive review.
📍 10-60 Main Street
✅ Approved
Commission closed the hearing and issued permit conditions for this large multi-building apartment development, after negotiating dozens of detailed conditions on erosion control, stormwater, wetlands protection, and deed disclosures.
📍 61 Waverly Street, Map 15 Parcel 12
💬 Discussed
Applicant pushed back on recording wetlands and fertilizer restrictions to the deed (citing title issues) and waived the local minor-modification policy; Commission required a wetlands-presence statement referencing the Order.
📍 61 Waverly Street
💬 Discussed
Replacement of a 12-inch drainage pipe within the Waverly Street right-of-way will be reviewed jointly by the Commission and DPW without a separate filing.
📍 Waverly Street
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved as edited.
💬 Discussed
Commission imposed a three-minute limit on each resident comment per hearing.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 9:41 PM.
March 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
SLV Ashland, LLC (via Lucas Environmental) seeks Conservation Commission approval for work near protected wetland resources at 10-60 Main St.
📍 10-60 Main Street, Map 14 Parcel 128
📋 Proposed
The Gutierrez Company seeks Conservation Commission approval for work near protected wetland resources at 61 Waverly St.
📍 61 Waverly Street, Map 15 Parcel 12
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commissioners may discuss various educational topics at their discretion.
📋 Proposed
Routine signing of Commission documents.
March 23, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to April 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM; no applicant representative was present.
📍 55 Tilton Avenue / 60 Pleasant Street, Map 14 Parcel 30
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to April 13, 2026 after peer review letter arrived the same day; resident raised concerns about runoff and dust control during construction.
📍 Highland Road & Ballard Road, Map 9 Parcels 199-207 and 255-257
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to April 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM with no discussion noted.
📍 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70
🗳️ Voted on
Commission amended its enforcement order requiring containers to be removed by April 3, a restoration plan submitted by April 23, and implementation set at the May 11 meeting; daily fines suspended while owner makes progress, but Building Inspector also flagged a possible zoning violation for container storage.
💰 Daily fines previously authorized; suspended pending compliance progress
📍 0 Pond Street, Map 22 Parcel 6
🔄 Postponed
Review of March 2 minutes was continued to a future meeting.
✅ Approved
March 9 minutes approved as presented, 6-0.
💬 Discussed
Conservation agent flagged a contractor dispute over required stormwater controls at a newly subdivided lot; preconstruction meeting scheduled for the following week, with enforcement threatened if work starts early without approvals.
📍 11 Frankland Road, Lot 1
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM.
March 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Tilton Sunrise LLC seeks wetlands and stormwater approvals for work at Map 14 Parcel 30 and Map 13 Parcel 85 (DEP 95-1019).
📍 55 Tilton Avenue and 60 Pleasant Street
📋 Proposed
Depietri Group LLC requests a stormwater permit covering nine-plus parcels (Map 9 Parcels 199–207 and 255–257) at Highland and Ballard Roads (SMP2026-1).
📍 Highland Road and Ballard Road
📋 Proposed
Victor Mourao filed a Notice of Intent (wetlands activity filing) for work at Map 10 Parcel 70 (DEP 95-1003).
📍 90 Waverly Street
📋 Proposed
Commission to act on an Enforcement Order against ENZO Realty LLC for violations at Map 22 Parcel 6 on Pond Street.
📍 0 Pond Street
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from the March 2 and March 9 meetings.
📋 Proposed
Commissioners will discuss various educational topics under Member Prerogative.
March 16, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Stormwater review for this 40B (affordable-housing) project largely resolved after peer reviews; applicant agreed to bigger infiltration systems and replacing an aging Waverly Street drain line; hearing continued to March 30.
📍 61 Waverly Street, Map 15 Parcel 12
🔄 Postponed
Proposed commercial building plus 250 apartments on a contaminated 7.88-acre Superfund-area mill site; Commission and applicant clash over floodplain, soil cleanup plans, and historic-mill exemptions; continued to March 30.
📍 10-60 Main Street, Map 14 Parcel 128
✅ Approved
Commission voted 7-0 to hire GCG Associates for stormwater peer review of the Main Street apartment project, paid by the applicant.
💰 Applicant-funded peer review (first round costs accepted)
📍 10-60 Main Street
💬 Discussed
Commission announced a new three-minute limit on each resident comment per hearing.
✅ Approved
No discussion; meeting adjourned at 9:21 PM.
March 9, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 23 after discussion of groundwater drainage risks; applicant must consult DPW on proposed underdrain tie-in and await peer review report.
📍 Highland Road and Ballard Road, Map 9 Parcels 199–207 and 255–257
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 23 because applicant was absent; Commission also requires revised application to include 60 Pleasant Street in project location.
📍 55 Tilton Avenue / 60 Pleasant Street, Map 14 Parcel 30
✅ Approved
Order of Conditions approved 6-0-1 for construction of an Early Learning Center and YMCA facility with enlarged stormwater infiltration systems and enhanced erosion controls near wetlands.
📍 30 Memorial Drive, Map 13 Parcel 178
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM with no discussion recorded.
📍 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70
💬 Discussed
Property owner failed to remove containers or attend the meeting as required; Conservation Commission is coordinating next steps with Town Counsel and multiple departments.
📍 0 Pond Street, Map 22 Parcel 6
💬 Discussed
Select Board held an executive session on Burnham Circle; Conservation Agent believes discussions involved a possible settlement agreement, but details unknown.
📍 Burnham Circle
✅ Approved
Minutes approved 5-0-2.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM.
March 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on proposed work near wetlands and a stormwater management permit for 55 Tilton Ave, Map 14 Parcel 30; DEP file not yet issued.
📍 55 Tilton Avenue, Map 14 Parcel 30
📋 Proposed
Stormwater permit hearing for parcels along Highland Road and Ballard Road, Map 9 Parcels 199–207 and 255–257, filed as SMP2026-1.
📍 Highland Road and Ballard Road, Map 9 Parcels 199–207 and 255–257
📋 Proposed
Hearing on wetlands work and stormwater permit for the MetroWest YMCA site at 30 Memorial Drive, Map 13 Parcel 178, DEP 95-1009.
📍 30 Memorial Drive, Map 13 Parcel 178
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit hearing for work at 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70, DEP 95-1003.
📍 90 Waverly Street, Map 10 Parcel 70
📋 Proposed
Commission to address an enforcement order against ENZO Realty LLC for 0 Pond Street, Map 22 Parcel 6.
📍 0 Pond Street, Map 22 Parcel 6
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commissioners will discuss various educational topics as member prerogative.
📋 Proposed
Routine document signing by commissioners.