Protects Attleboro's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
287 items across 21 meetings.
July 1, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up July 1: new wetlands hearing for work at 401 South Main Street (Map #38, Lot #7).
📍 401 South Main Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up July 1: new wetlands hearing for 520 Pleasant Street (Map #58, Lot #28A).
📍 520 Pleasant Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up July 1: stormwater management plan for 520 Pleasant Street (Map #58, Lot #28A).
📍 520 Pleasant Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on wetlands delineation for Oakhill Avenue (Plat #168, Lot #4).
📍 Oakhill Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street (Plat #128A, Lot #1A).
📍 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management plan for 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street area.
📍 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for 0 Lawrence Avenue (Plat #97, Lots #315-#370).
📍 0 Lawrence Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for Turner Street & Roddy Avenue (Plat #1, multiple lots).
📍 Turner Street & Roddy Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management plan for Turner Street & Roddy Avenue development.
📍 Turner Street & Roddy Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for 496 Tiffany Street (Plat #134, Lot #4).
📍 496 Tiffany Street
📋 Proposed
Request to certify completed work at 169 Knight Avenue, 0 and 999 Read Street (Hebronville Mill).
📍 169 Knight Avenue; 0 & 999 Read Street
📋 Proposed
Second compliance request for 0 and 999 Read Street (Plat #29).
📍 0 & 999 Read Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance request for the NextGrid/PawPaw solar project at 887 South Main Street (Plat #152, Lot #3).
📍 887 S Main Street
💬 Discussed
Enforcement actions at eight properties including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street (DPW), 17 Landers Road, 116 Leedham Street, 0 Mendon Road, and 80 Totten Road.
💬 Discussed
Ordinance Committee to discuss a proposed light pollution ordinance.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from May 20, June 3, and June 17, 2026.
• Status unclear
Ordinance Committee July 8 at 3:00 p.m.; Commission meetings July 15 and August 5 at 6:30 p.m.
💬 Discussed
Commission to review updates to its fee schedule.
💰 Not specified
💬 Discussed
Handy Street Conservation Area, HWG Inc. stormwater training quote, and a proposed MA Audubon agreement for the Richardson Preserve.
June 17, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
New wetlands filing for 496 Tiffany Street (Plat #134, Lot #4) by County Street Realty Corp., DEP file pending.
📍 496 Tiffany Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands boundary review for Oakhill Avenue (Plat #168, Lot #4).
📍 Oakhill Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands boundary review for Oak Street (Plat #47, Lots #15 & #7A).
📍 Oak Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for proposed development at 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street (Plat #128A).
📍 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management review for Hope Gardens project at 225 Maple Street area (Plat #178).
📍 225 Maple Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for 0 Lawrence Avenue (Plat #97, Lots #315-#370).
📍 0 Lawrence Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for Turner Street & Roddy Avenue (Plat #1, multiple lots), DEP file pending.
📍 Turner Street & Roddy Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management review for Turner Street & Roddy Avenue project (Plat #1).
📍 Turner Street & Roddy Avenue
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate requested for Hebronville Mill sites at 169 Knight Avenue and Read Street parcels.
📍 169 Knight Avenue; Read Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate requested for 0 and 999 Read Street (Plat #29).
📍 0 & 999 Read Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate requested for solar project at 887 S Main Street (Plat #152, Lot #3).
📍 887 S Main Street
💬 Discussed
Enforcement actions reviewed for multiple properties including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street (Attleboro DPW), 17 Landers Road, Pike Estates, 116 Leedham Street, 0 Mendon Road, and 80 Totten Road.
📍 Various
💬 Discussed
$156.40 transfer to cover legal ad fees, plus a letter on environmental conditions and Brownfields designation at 116 Roddy Avenue.
💰 $156.40 transfer
📍 116 Roddy Avenue
💬 Discussed
Ordinance committee discusses submitting a light-pollution complaint to the state and refining the request wording.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from May 6, May 20, and June 3, 2026.
• Status unclear
Next meetings: July 1 and July 15 (Commission, 6:30 p.m.) and July 8 Ordinance Committee (3:00 p.m.).
💬 Discussed
Items include updating the fee schedule, stormwater training quote, a Mass Audubon agreement on Richardson Preserve, and proposed amendments to the Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance.
June 3, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
New wetlands review (NOI/LWPA) for development on Turner Street & Roddy Avenue, Assessor's Plat #1, multiple lots; DEP file pending.
📍 Turner Street & Roddy Avenue
📋 Proposed
Stormwater management review for the same Turner Street & Roddy Avenue project, Assessor's Plat #1.
📍 Turner Street & Roddy Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands boundary review (ANRAD) for Oakhill Avenue, Assessor's Plat #168, Lot #4.
📍 Oakhill Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands boundary review (ANRAD) for Oak Street, Assessor's Plat #47, Lots #15 & #7A.
📍 Oak Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands review (NOI) for development at 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street, Assessor's Plat #128A.
📍 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater review for the same Maple/Park Street development, Assessor's Plat #178.
📍 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater review (SWMP #195) for Arbour-Fuller Hospital at 200 May Street, Assessor's Plat #14, Lot #75.
📍 200 May Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands review (NOI) for builder lot at 959 Pleasant Street off Pike Avenue, Assessor's Plat #107.
📍 959 Pleasant Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands review (NOI) for 0 Lawrence Avenue, Assessor's Plat #97, Lots #315-#370.
📍 0 Lawrence Avenue
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate requests for POAH Hebronville Mill properties on Knight Avenue and Read Street.
📍 169 Knight Avenue; 999 Read Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate request for completed work at 138 & 142 Fisher Avenue, Assessor's Plat #60.
📍 138 & 142 Fisher Avenue
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate request for 15 Dumont Way, Slater Street, Assessor's Plat #213, Lot #3J.
📍 15 Dumont Way
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate request for PawPaw Solar project at 887 S Main Street, Assessor's Plat #152, Lot #3.
📍 887 S Main Street
📋 Proposed
Enforcement actions for alleged wetlands violations at Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street (DPW), Pinehurst/Brochu Avenue, 17 Landers Road, Pike Avenue, 116 Leedham Street, 0 Mendon Road, and 80 Totten Road.
📍 Multiple Attleboro locations
💬 Discussed
Letter from Anthony Properties Realty requesting a minor modification for the development at 754 Newport Avenue.
📍 754 Newport Avenue
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from April 15, May 6, and May 20, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Commission to discuss updating its fee schedule.
💬 Discussed
Commission to consider amendments to the city's Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance, plus Handy Street Conservation Area, stormwater training quote, and a Richardson Preserve agreement with MA Audubon.
May 6, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
New hearing coming up May 6 on a stormwater plan for the Arbour-Fuller Hospital at 200 May Street (Map #14, Lot #75, SWMP #195).
📍 200 May Street
📋 Proposed
New hearing May 6 on wetlands-impact requests for 99 Colts Way (Map #132, Lot #2AC).
📍 99 Colts Way
📋 Proposed
New hearing May 6 on wetlands-impact requests for 91 Colts Way (Map #132, Lot #2AD).
📍 91 Colts Way
📋 Proposed
New hearing May 6 on a wetlands work notice for 0 Curtis Avenue (Map #17, Lot #500T, DEP SE #097-1609).
📍 0 Curtis Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands work notice for Trinity Circle (Plat #165, Lot #1L, DEP SE #097-1589).
📍 Trinity Circle
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands and stormwater reviews for a development at 0 Mendon Road (Plat #2, Lots #1, #1B, #1D, #1E, #10).
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands delineation review for Oakhill Avenue (Plat #168, Lot #4, DEP SE #097-1600).
📍 Oakhill Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater review for 61 Union Street (Plat #28, multiple lots, SWMP #193).
📍 61 Union Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands work notice for 27 Merigold Circle (Map #190 & #94A, DEP SE #097-1605).
📍 27 Merigold Circle
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands delineation review for Oak Street (Plat #47, Lot #15 & #7A, DEP SE #097-1608).
📍 Oak Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands work notice for 0 Lindsey Street (Plat #132, Lot #3A, DEP SE #097-1606).
📍 0 Lindsey Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands and stormwater reviews for a development at 225 Maple Street and 0 Park Street (DEP SE #097-1607, SWMP #194).
📍 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street
📋 Proposed
Requests to close out completed wetlands permits at Knight Avenue and Read Street (DEP SE #097-1521 and #097-1482).
📍 Knight Avenue / Read Street
📋 Proposed
Commission to take up enforcement actions at multiple sites including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street (Attleboro DPW), Pinehurst/Brochu Avenues, 17 Landers Road, Pike Avenue, 116 Leedham Street, 0 Mendon Road, 80 Totten Road, and 1395A Commerce Way.
📍 Various
💬 Discussed
Letter from Mass. Electric noting pole-replacement maintenance activity at 36 Lamb Street.
📍 36 Lamb Street
📋 Proposed
Approval of April 1 and April 15, 2026 minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commission to consider updating its fee schedule, which could change costs for filing wetlands applications.
💰 Fee changes (amounts not specified)
📋 Proposed
Commission to consider amendments to the city's Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance, which governs work near wetlands on private property.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of the Handy Street Conservation Area, stormwater training from HWG Inc., and a proposed Mass Audubon agreement on the Richardson Preserve.
📋 Proposed
Commission to elect Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.
April 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
New wetlands review (RDA) for work at 1052 Pleasant Street, Map #195 Lot #7, coming up April 15.
📍 1052 Pleasant Street
📋 Proposed
New wetlands review for 75 Colts Way, Map #131 Lot #2AF, coming up April 15.
📍 75 Colts Way
📋 Proposed
New wetlands hearing (NOI) for work at 0 Lawrence Avenue, Map #97 Lots #315-#370, coming up April 15.
📍 0 Lawrence Avenue
📋 Proposed
New wetlands hearing (NOI) for 225 Maple & 0 Park Street, DEP SE #097-1607, coming up April 15.
📍 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street
📋 Proposed
Stormwater management plan (SWMP #194) for 225 Maple & 0 Park Street development, coming up April 15.
📍 225 Maple Street & 0 Park Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for Trinity Circle, Plat #165 Lot #1L, DEP SE #097-1589.
📍 Trinity Circle
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing and stormwater review for multi-lot site at 0 Mendon Road, DEP SE #097-1593, SWMP #191.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetland boundary review (ANRAD) for Oakhill Avenue, Plat #168 Lot #4, DEP SE #097-1600.
📍 Oakhill Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management review (SWMP #193) for 61 Union Street.
📍 61 Union Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for 27 Merigold Circle, DEP SE #097-1605.
📍 27 Merigold Circle
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetland boundary review (ANRAD) for Oak Street, Plat #47 Lot #15 & #7A, DEP SE #097-1608.
📍 Oak Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for 0 Lindsey Street, Plat #132 Lot #3A, DEP SE #097-1606.
📍 0 Lindsey Street
📋 Proposed
Two compliance certificate requests for POAH Hebronville Mill at 169 Knight Avenue and 999 Read Street, DEP SE #097-1521 and #097-1482.
📍 169 Knight Avenue; 999 Read Street
💬 Discussed
Enforcement actions on nine properties including Attleboro DPW at 101 Lamb Street, Pike Estates subdivision (Pike Avenue), and NESV facilities at 1395A Commerce Way.
📍 Various (Colvin St, 101 Lamb St, Pinehurst/Brochu Aves, 17 Landers Rd, Pike Ave, 116 Leedham St, 0 Mendon Rd, 80 Totten Rd, 1395A Commerce Way)
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from March 4, March 18, and April 1, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Next Conservation Commission meetings May 6 and May 20; Ordinance Committee May 13.
📋 Proposed
Commission to discuss updating its fee schedule, coming up April 15.
💰 Fees TBD
📋 Proposed
Revised quotation for stormwater refresher training from HWG, Inc.
📋 Proposed
Proposed memorandum of agreement with MA Audubon regarding the Richardson Preserve.
📍 Richardson Preserve
📋 Proposed
Proposed changes to the city's local wetlands protection ordinance, coming up April 15.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of Handy Street Conservation Area plus election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.
📍 Handy Street
April 1, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Wetlands filing for work at 27 Merigold Circle (Map #190 & #94A, Lot #1AA & #14), DEP SE #097-1605.
📍 27 Merigold Circle
📋 Proposed
Request to confirm wetland boundaries at Oak Street (Plat #47, Lot #15 & #7A), DEP file pending.
📍 Oak Street
📋 Proposed
Wetlands filing for work at 0 Lindsey Street (Plat #132, Lot #3A), DEP SE #097-1606.
📍 0 Lindsey Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands review for Trinity Circle (Plat #165, Lot #1L), DEP SE #097-1589.
📍 Trinity Circle
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands and stormwater review for proposed development at 0 Mendon Road (Plat #2, multiple lots), DEP SE #097-1593 and SWMP #191.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands review for 627 Thacher Street (Plat #116, Lot #16), DEP SE #097-1601.
📍 627 Thacher Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetland boundary review at Oakhill Avenue (Plat #168, Lot #4), DEP SE #097-1600.
📍 Oakhill Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater review for 61 Union Street (Plat #28, multiple lots), SWMP #193.
📍 61 Union Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands review for three builder lots off Pike Avenue at 959 Pleasant Street (Plat #107), DEP SE #097-1602, 1603, 1604.
📍 959 Pleasant Street (off Pike Avenue)
📋 Proposed
Requests to certify completed work at Hebronville Mill properties (169 Knight Avenue; 0 & 999 Read Street), DEP SE #097-1521 and 1482.
📍 169 Knight Avenue / 0 & 999 Read Street
💬 Discussed
Nine enforcement actions at various sites including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street (Attleboro DPW), Pike Estates subdivision, 0 Mendon Road, 80 Totten Road, and 1395A Commerce Way.
📍 Various
📋 Proposed
Minutes from March 4 and March 18, 2026 pending approval.
• Status unclear
Ordinance Committee April 8 at 3:00 p.m.; Commission meetings April 15 and May 6 at 6:30 p.m.
💬 Discussed
Items include updated fee schedule, stormwater training quote from HWG, MA Audubon agreement on Richardson Preserve, and proposed amendments to the Local Wetlands Protection Ordinance.
💰 Fee schedule update (amounts not specified)
March 18, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Single-family home proposed near wetland buffer at Pike Ave/Pleasant St corner; continued to April 15 pending revised plans showing deck and drainage swale, plus Board of Health septic approval.
📍 959 Pleasant Street (Builders Lot #2, off Pike Avenue)
🔄 Postponed
Single-family home proposed on lot with existing barn; barn and old septic to be demolished; continued to April 1 pending revised plans showing deck and conservation fence.
📍 959 Pleasant Street (Builders Lot #3, off Pike Avenue)
🔄 Postponed
Single-family home proposed off Pleasant Street requiring MassDOT highway opening permit for driveway; continued to April 1 pending site visit and revised plan submission.
📍 959 Pleasant Street (Builders Lot #5)
🔄 Postponed
13.55-acre former gravel yard proposed for phased subdivision with two vernal pools on site; commission raised wildlife corridor and amphibian migration concerns; continued to April 1.
📍 Trinity Circle, Assessor's Plat #165, Lot #1L
• Status unclear
NODNEM Development wetland and stormwater applications for multiple parcels at 0 Mendon Road were not discussed.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Huang wetland application continued to April 1; no details discussed.
📍 627 Thacher Street, Assessor's Plat #116, Lot #16
🔄 Postponed
Winchester Investment wetland resource area delineation continued to April 15 pending a site visit by the commission's wetland scientist.
📍 Oakhill Avenue, Assessor's Plat #168, Lot #4
• Status unclear
Mill Properties stormwater permit application was not discussed.
📍 61 Union Street
✅ Approved
Duplicate registry recording of an old Order of Conditions resolved as a clerical correction by noting the second book/page number; no commission vote required.
📍 23 Stockade Circle
✅ Approved
Commission ratified enforcement order against unpermitted excavation covering ~148,000 sq ft at the former New England Sports Village site; owner must submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan by April 1, implement within 14 days of approval, and schedule a compliance inspection within 14 days of implementation.
📍 1395A Commerce Way
💬 Discussed
Public meeting on proposed Local Wetland Protection Ordinance amendments scheduled for March 19, 2026 at 7 PM in City Council Chambers; a second meeting tentatively planned March 30.
📍 City Council Chambers, 77 Park Street
• Status unclear
March 4 minutes listed as pending; no action recorded.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:53 PM.
March 18, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 18: wetland review for a new home on Builders Lot #2 off Pike Avenue, Plat #107, DEP SE #097-1602.
📍 959 Pleasant Street (Builders Lot #2, off Pike Avenue)
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 18: wetland review for a new home on Builders Lot #3 off Pike Avenue, Plat #107, DEP SE #097-1603.
📍 959 Pleasant Street (Builders Lot #3, off Pike Avenue)
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 18: wetland review for a new home on Builders Lot #5, Plat #107, DEP SE #097-1604.
📍 959 Pleasant Street (Builders Lot #5)
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetland review for Trinity Circle, Plat #165, DEP SE #097-1589.
📍 Trinity Circle
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetland review for the Mendon Road site, Plat #2, DEP SE #097-1593.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management plan review for the Mendon Road site, SWMP #191.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetland review at 627 Thacher Street, Plat #116, DEP SE #097-1601.
📍 627 Thacher Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetland-boundary review for Oakhill Avenue, Plat #168, DEP SE #097-1600.
📍 Oakhill Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater plan review at 61 Union Street, multiple lots on Plat #28, SWMP #193.
📍 61 Union Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate requested for Hebronville Mill work, 169 Knight Ave and Read Street properties, DEP SE #097-1521.
📍 169 Knight Avenue; 0 & 999 Read Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate requested for Read Street work, Plat #29, DEP SE #097-1482.
📍 0 & 999 Read Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate requested at 23 Stockade Circle, DEP SE #097-234.
📍 23 Stockade Circle
💬 Discussed
Nine enforcement actions to be addressed, including sites on Colvin St, 101 Lamb St (Attleboro DPW), 17 Landers Rd, Pike Avenue ('Pike Estates'), 116 Leedham St, 0 Mendon Rd, 80 Totten Rd, and 1395A Commerce Way.
📍 various
💬 Discussed
Ordinance Committee met Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Future Commission meetings set for April 1 and April 15 (6:30 p.m.) and Ordinance Committee April 8 (3:00 p.m.).
💬 Discussed
Discussion of the Handy Street conservation area.
📍 Handy Street
💬 Discussed
Possible update to Conservation Commission fees.
💰 Fee changes possible (amounts not specified)
💬 Discussed
Revised proposal and quotation from HWG, Inc. for stormwater refresher training.
💰 Training cost (amount not specified)
💬 Discussed
Proposed memorandum of agreement from Mass. Audubon regarding the Richardson Preserve.
📍 Richardson Preserve
💬 Discussed
Discussion of proposed updates to the city's Wetland Protection Ordinance.
March 4, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 4, 2026.
📍 Trinity Circle
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands Notice of Intent for large multi-lot parcel on Mendon Road continued to March 4, 2026.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Stormwater permit for same Mendon Road parcel continued to March 4; Commissioner Hatch recused.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 4, 2026.
📍 627 Thacher Street
🔄 Postponed
Wetland resource area delineation review continued to March 18, 2026.
📍 Oakhill Avenue
• Status unclear
Not discussed.
📍 61 Union Street
✅ Approved
COC issued after replication area achieved 95% vegetative cover and met performance standards for two consecutive growing seasons.
📍 315 & 303/327/3520 Transmission Line ROW
🔄 Postponed
COC tabled pending post-snowmelt inspection: driveways built larger than approved, Japanese Knotweed removal and erosion controls (silt socks) unverified; marketing photos used AI-generated greenery misrepresenting site conditions.
📍 138 Fisher Street
• Status unclear
Two COC requests for Hebronville Mill properties not discussed.
📍 169 Knight Avenue / 0 & 999 Read Street
• Status unclear
Eight active enforcement orders not discussed at this meeting.
💬 Discussed
Annual Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions dues letter noted a slight increase over prior year; no formal action taken.
💰 Slight increase over prior year (amount not specified)
✅ Approved
Minor site plan changes required by MassDOT for pedestrian access approved; revisions do not add impervious surfaces or alter stormwater design.
📍 747 & 755 Newport Ave / 420 & 424 Washington St
✅ Approved
January 7 and January 21 minutes approved; February 4 minutes tabled.
🔄 Postponed
Proposed memorandum of agreement with Mass. Audubon tabled pending further legal review of land-rights and discretionary-power language.
March 4, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Continued to March 18; applicant's engineer failed to appear despite being asked, and a required wetland evaluation has still not been submitted since the hearing opened August 6.
📍 Trinity Circle
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to April 1; stormwater plan revised (more trees/shrubs, raised infiltration basin, swirl chamber added), but contamination concerns — possible cyanide sludge and 'blue soil' on Lot 10 — flagged by abutter and commission, with DEP Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup consulted.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Discussed simultaneously with the NOI for the same property; continued to April 1.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued to March 18 without discussion.
📍 627 Thacher Street
• Status unclear
Not discussed.
📍 Oakhill Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued to April 1 without discussion.
📍 61 Union Street
• Status unclear
Two separate compliance certificate requests for POAH Hebronville Mill were not discussed.
📍 169 Knight Avenue; 0 Read Street; 999 Read Street
✅ Approved
Partial certificate issued for two completed duplexes; full certificate withheld pending snow-cover inspection of erosion controls, invasive-plant management, and site stabilization.
📍 138 Fisher Street
• Status unclear
Eight open enforcement orders were on the agenda; none were discussed at this meeting.
✅ Approved
Both sets of prior meeting minutes approved.
💬 Discussed
Proposed memorandum of agreement with Mass. Audubon for Richardson Preserve tabled pending mayor's review; city attorney confirmed it is consistent with the existing conservation restriction and allows independent city enforcement.
💬 Discussed
Amendment to expand the wetland no-build buffer from 25 to 50 feet is pending a community information meeting on March 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM in City Council Chambers; 50 ft is cited as the scientifically supported minimum, though applicants can still seek permits to overcome the presumption.
📍 City Council Chambers, 77 Park Street
💬 Discussed
Ordinance Committee meets March 11 at 3 PM; Conservation Commission meets March 18 and April 1, both at 6:30 PM.
📍 77 Park Street
March 4, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for development on Trinity Circle (Plat #165, Lot #1L).
📍 Trinity Circle, Plat #165, Lot #1L
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for a development on multiple lots at 0 Mendon Road (Plat #2).
📍 0 Mendon Road, Plat #2
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management plan review for the 0 Mendon Road development.
📍 0 Mendon Road, Plat #2
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for 627 Thacher Street (Plat #116, Lots #16).
📍 627 Thacher Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetland boundary delineation review for Oakhill Avenue (Plat #168, Lot #4).
📍 Oakhill Avenue, Plat #168, Lot #4
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management plan review for 61 Union Street (Plat #28, multiple lots).
📍 61 Union Street
📋 Proposed
Two compliance certificate requests for Knight Avenue and Read Street properties tied to the Hebronville Mill project.
📍 169 Knight Avenue; 0 & 999 Read Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate request for 138 Fisher Street (Plat #60, Lot #605).
📍 138 Fisher Street
💬 Discussed
Eight enforcement orders including against Attleboro DPW (101 Lamb Street), Pike Estates subdivision, and several residential properties.
📍 Various (Colvin St, 101 Lamb St, Pinehurst/Brochu Ave, 17 Landers Rd, Pike Ave, 116 Leedham St, 0 Mendon Rd, 80 Totten Rd)
📋 Proposed
Approval of February 4 and February 18, 2026 minutes.
💬 Discussed
Review of revised commission fee schedule.
💬 Discussed
Revised quote from HWG, Inc. for stormwater refresher training.
💬 Discussed
Proposed memorandum of agreement from Mass Audubon regarding Richardson Preserve.
📍 Richardson Preserve
💬 Discussed
Discussion of the Handy Street Conservation Area.
📍 Handy Street
💬 Discussed
Discussion of proposed updates to the city's Wetland Protection Ordinance.
February 18, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for development at Trinity Circle (Plat #165, Lot #1L), DEP SE #097-1589.
📍 Trinity Circle, Plat #165, Lot #1L
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for development at 0 Mendon Road (Plat #2, multiple lots), DEP SE #097-1593.
📍 0 Mendon Road, Plat #2
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management review for 0 Mendon Road development, SWMP #191.
📍 0 Mendon Road, Plat #2
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for 627 Thacher Street (Plat #116, Lot #16), DEP file pending.
📍 627 Thacher Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands boundary review for Oakhill Avenue (Plat #168, Lot #4), DEP SE #097-1600.
📍 Oakhill Avenue, Plat #168, Lot #4
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management review for 61 Union Street (Plat #28, multiple lots), SWMP #193.
📍 61 Union Street
📋 Proposed
Requests for compliance certificates on Knight Avenue and Read Street properties (DEP SE #097-1521 and #097-1482).
📍 169 Knight Ave; 0 & 999 Read Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate request for transmission line right-of-way, DEP SE #097-1515.
📍 315 & 303/327/3520 Transmission Line ROW
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate request for 138 Fisher Street (Plat #60, Lot #605), DEP SE #097-1583.
📍 138 Fisher Street
💬 Discussed
Enforcement actions on eight properties including Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street (Attleboro DPW), Pinehurst/Brochu Avenue, 17 Landers Road, Pike Estates, 116 Leedham Street, 0 Mendon Road, and 80 Totten Road.
📍 Various (Colvin St, Lamb St, Landers Rd, Totten Rd, etc.)
💬 Discussed
Letter regarding Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions dues for fiscal year 2027.
💰 FY2027 MACC dues (amount not specified)
💬 Discussed
Review of minor plan revisions for proposed Raising Cane's at 747 & 755 Newport Ave and 420 & 424 Washington St to meet MassDOT pedestrian access rules.
📍 747 & 755 Newport Ave, 420 & 424 Washington St
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from January 7, January 21, and February 4, 2026.
• Status unclear
Conservation Commission meetings March 4 and March 18 at 6:30pm; Ordinance Committee March 11 at 3:00pm.
📋 Proposed
Proposed update to the Commission's fee schedule.
💰 Fee changes (amounts not specified)
💬 Discussed
Discussion of Handy Street Conservation Area, HWG stormwater training quote, and a Mass. Audubon agreement on Richardson Preserve.
💰 Stormwater training quote (amount not specified)
📍 Handy Street; Richardson Preserve
February 11, 2026 · agenda
💬 Discussed
Committee will discuss revisions to the local wetlands protection rules, which can affect what property owners can do near wetlands.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of possible incentives encouraging removal of invasive plant species.
💬 Discussed
Committee will weigh fees and possible waivers for wetland restoration projects, potentially changing costs for affected property owners.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of habitat fragmentation and maintaining wildlife corridors.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of how to involve the public in the ordinance process.
💬 Discussed
Planning agenda items for the next meeting.
February 4, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Demolition of old factory buildings to build a 141-unit apartment complex; hearing continued to March 4 so applicant can update stormwater modeling to "Atlas 14 Plus" standard and address soil verification requirements.
📍 61 Union Street, Assessor's Plat #28, Lots #393–#401
✅ Approved
Hearing closed and permit issued for wetland-area work on Pinehurst Ave., with 8 special conditions covering erosion controls, stream crossing culvert, and as-built plan submission within 90 days of completion.
📍 Pinehurst Avenue, Assessor's Plat #97, Lots #371–#436
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to February 18, 2026; no substantive discussion.
📍 Trinity Circle, Assessor's Plat #165, Lot #1L
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to February 18, 2026; no substantive discussion.
📍 0 Mendon Road, Assessor's Plat #2, Lots #1, #1B, #1D, #1E & #10
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to February 18, 2026; no substantive discussion.
📍 0 Mendon Road, Assessor's Plat #2, Lots #1, #1B, #1D, #1E & #10
✅ Approved
Hearing closed and permit issued for Walmart site; stormwater upgrades include phosphorus and TSS removal units, annual inspection reports required in perpetuity, and peer review was waived.
📍 1470 South Washington Street, Assessor's Plat #68, Lot #9
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to February 18, 2026; no substantive discussion.
📍 627 Thacher Street, Assessor's Plat #116, Lot #16
• Status unclear
ANRAD (wetland boundary delineation review) for Oakhill Ave. parcel was not discussed.
📍 Oakhill Avenue, Assessor's Plat #168, Lot #4
• Status unclear
Three pending certificates of compliance (169 Knight Ave./0 & 999 Read St.; 0 & 999 Read St.; 315 & 303/327/3520 Transmission Line ROW) were not discussed.
📍 169 Knight Ave.; Read Street; Transmission Line ROW
• Status unclear
Seven active enforcement orders (Colvin St., 101 Lamb St., Pinehurst/Brochu Ave., 17 Landers Rd., Pike Estates, 116 Leedham St., 0 Mendon Rd., 80 Totten Rd.) were listed but not discussed.
📍 Multiple Attleboro addresses
🔄 Postponed
Letter regarding Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions dues for FY2027 was tabled.
✅ Approved
Commission approved transferring funds to cover member registration costs for the MACC Annual Environmental Conference in February 2026.
✅ Approved
Ordinance Committee meets February 11 at 3 p.m.; Conservation Commission meets February 18 and March 4 at 6:30 p.m.
• Status unclear
Four miscellaneous items (Handy St. Conservation Area, fee schedule update, stormwater training proposal, Mass Audubon Richardson Preserve MOA) were not discussed.
February 4, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Stormwater management plan for 61 Union Street (Plat #28, Lots #393, #397–#401), coming up Feb. 4.
📍 61 Union Street
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands review for development on Pinehurst Avenue (Plat #97, Lots #371–#436) continues Feb. 4.
📍 Pinehurst Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands review for Trinity Circle (Plat #165, Lot #1L) continues Feb. 4.
📍 Trinity Circle
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands review for Mendon Road development (Plat #2, Lots #1, #1B, #1D, #1E & #10) continues Feb. 4.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Stormwater plan for the same Mendon Road parcels continues Feb. 4.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Stormwater management plan for the Walmart at 1470 South Washington Street (Plat #68, Lot #9) continues Feb. 4.
📍 1470 South Washington Street
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands review for 627 Thacher Street (Plat #116, Lot #16) continues Feb. 4.
📍 627 Thacher Street
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands boundary review (ANRAD) for Oakhill Avenue (Plat #168, Lot #4) continues Feb. 4.
📍 Oakhill Avenue
📋 Proposed
Two requested certificates of compliance for completed work at 169 Knight Avenue, 0 & 999 Read Street properties.
📍 169 Knight Avenue / Read Street
📋 Proposed
Requested certificate of compliance for transmission line right-of-way work.
📍 Transmission Line ROW
📋 Proposed
Eight enforcement actions including DPW at 101 Lamb Street, King & Castle Group, Pike Estates subdivision, NODNEM Mendon Road, and several residential properties.
📍 various
💬 Discussed
Letters on MACC dues for FY2027 and a request to transfer funds for members to attend the MACC environmental conference.
📋 Proposed
Approval of January 7 and January 21, 2026 minutes.
💬 Discussed
Ordinance Committee Feb. 11 at 3pm; Conservation Commission Feb. 18 and March 4 at 6:30pm.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of Handy Street Conservation Area, an updated fee schedule, stormwater training quote, and a Mass. Audubon agreement on Richardson Preserve.
January 21, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
New wetlands boundary review for Oakhill Avenue (Plat #168, Lot #4) comes up Jan 21.
📍 Oakhill Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for Pinehurst Avenue (Plat #97, Lots #371–#436).
📍 Pinehurst Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for Trinity Circle (Plat #165, Lot #1L).
📍 Trinity Circle
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management hearing for 200 Peckham Street (Plat #209, Lot #1).
📍 200 Peckham Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for 0 Mendon Road (Plat #2, Lots #1, #1B, #1D, #1E & #10).
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management hearing for the same 0 Mendon Road parcels.
📍 0 Mendon Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for Curtis Avenue & 0 Washington Street (Plat #17, Lot #500U).
📍 Curtis Avenue & 0 Washington Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management hearing for the same Curtis Avenue/Washington Street site.
📍 Curtis Avenue & 0 Washington Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued stormwater management hearing for 1470 South Washington Street (Plat #68, Lot #9).
📍 1470 South Washington Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands hearing for 627 Thacher Street (Plat #116, Lots #16).
📍 627 Thacher Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate requests for Knight Avenue and Read Street properties (Plats #23 & #29).
📍 169 Knight Avenue; 0 & 999 Read Street
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate request for transmission line right-of-way.
📍 Transmission Line ROW
📋 Proposed
Compliance certificate request for 567 Park Street (Plat #55, Lot #406B).
📍 567 Park Street
💬 Discussed
Enforcement actions at Colvin Street, 101 Lamb Street (Attleboro DPW), Pinehurst/Brochu Avenue, 17 Landers Road, Pike Estates subdivision, 116 Leedham Street, 0 Mendon Road, and 80 Totten Road.
📍 Multiple addresses
💬 Discussed
Letters regarding 0 Mendon Road engineering responses and FY2027 conservation association dues.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Proposed update to the commission's fee schedule could affect what applicants pay for wetlands permits.
💰 Fee changes (amounts not specified)
💬 Discussed
Discussion of Handy Street Conservation Area, stormwater training quote from HWG, Mass. Audubon agreement on Richardson Preserve, Wetlands Protection Ordinance updates, and Open Space and Recreation Plan.
January 7, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
New home proposed at rear of 627 Thacher Street near wetlands and an intermittent stream; hearing continued to Feb 4 pending DEP file number and revised plans showing buffer lines.
📍 627 Thacher Street, Plat #116 Lot #16
🔄 Postponed
Continued to January 21; applicant absent and revised plans still under review for a multi-lot project on Pinehurst Avenue.
📍 Pinehurst Avenue, Plat #97 Lots #371-436
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to January 21.
📍 Trinity Circle, Plat #165 Lot #1L
✅ Approved
Commission confirmed wetland boundaries, intermittent stream, and a potential vernal pool at 379 Newport Avenue and issued an Order of Resource Area Delineation.
📍 379 Newport Avenue, Plat #67 Lot #35
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to January 21.
📍 200 Peckham Street, Plat #209 Lot #1
✅ Approved
Approved stormwater permit for a 2,664-sq-ft chapel addition with underground infiltration and bioretention; granted waivers for setback and tree mitigation tied to removal of a 48-inch beech tree.
📍 20 Peck Street, Plat #31 Lot #69
✅ Approved
Approved stormwater permit for La Salette project with detention basin and added tree plantings; tree-mitigation and setback waivers granted; redesigned overflow preserves over 100 caliper inches of trees.
📍 947 Park Street, Plat #128 Lot #1A
✅ Approved
Commission accepted withdrawal without prejudice for three Middle Street lots after revised delineation pulled all work outside its jurisdiction.
📍 0 Middle Street, Plat #70
✅ Approved
Order of Conditions issued for Lot 5 with a permanent 100-foot undisturbed riverfront buffer marked by split-rail fence; proposed alteration of 1,565 sq ft stays under the 10% riverfront limit.
📍 0 Middle Street, Plat #70 Lot #275/#295
🔄 Postponed
Both filings for the multi-lot Mendon Road project continued to January 21.
📍 0 Mendon Road, Plat #2
🔄 Postponed
Continued to January 21 to incorporate revised landscape plan; project meets stormwater standards with three infiltration basins, with waivers recommended for tree replacement and setbacks.
📍 Curtis Avenue & 0 Washington Street, Plat #17 Lot #500U
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to February 4.
📍 1470 South Washington Street, Plat #68 Lot #9
❌ Denied
Compliance certificate denied without prejudice because the applicant never submitted required GIS stormwater shapefiles despite repeated requests.
📍 1000 Washington Street, Plat #15 Lot #226
✅ Approved
Partial compliance certificate issued for a single-family home after unauthorized driveway, patio and fence were deemed harmless; full certificate pending trash removal and Japanese knotweed/debris cleanup.
📍 44 Buffington Street, Plat #19 Lots #365-369
✅ Approved
Partial compliance certificate issued for a single-family home with after-the-fact driveway, patio, deck and fence; full certificate pending debris removal and photo verification.
📍 567 Park Street, Plat #55 Lot #406B
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance issued for Eagle Scout boardwalks at the Handy Street Conservation Area, built on concrete blocks over seasonally wet areas with no impacts outside the footprint.
📍 0 Handy Street, Plat #180 Lot #1
💬 Discussed
Letters read into record on a minor plan change for Curtis Avenue lots and the Middle Street withdrawals; MACC dues and Mendon Road response letters tabled.
✅ Approved
Approved minutes from October 15, November 5, and November 19, 2025.
🔄 Postponed
Several enforcement orders not discussed; fee schedule update, MACC dues, Mass Audubon Richardson Preserve agreement, wetlands ordinance updates, and Open Space Plan tabled.