Conservation Commission
Protects Bellingham's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
187 items across 21 meetings.
July 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
New hearing on a standalone energy storage system (ESS) proposed within Riverfront Area, 100-foot buffer, and an isolated vegetated wetland; applicant ZPB 2020-030, LLC.
📍 26 Pearl Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on wetland alteration for infrastructure, utilities, and grading in an undeveloped section of Blackstone Street.
📍 Blackstone Street
📋 Proposed
Large residential development (Toll Northeast V Corp.) with dozens of single-family homes and townhouses at Map 31, Lot 13-1; many lots heard July 8, many continued to July 22, 2026.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
📋 Proposed
Amendment request for adjustments to roadway, stormwater management infrastructure, and site grading within the Red Mill development.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
💬 Discussed
Discussion of submittal and tree-removal policies, 77 Bruce Road Certificate of Compliance, Lakeview Ave sign (Map 65, Lot 17), and a vote on 100 Cross Street/Silver Lake Dam emergency certification.
📍 100 Cross Street; 77 Bruce Road; Lakeview Ave
June 24, 2026 · agenda
💬 Discussed
Coming up June 24: the DPW seeks approval to demolish an existing town well and build a replacement well and water main near wetlands and floodplain (Map 91, Lot 50).
📍 200 Wrentham Road (Map 91, Lot 50)
💬 Discussed
Coming up June 24: hearing on building a single-family home within the wetland buffer zone at Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17).
📍 Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17)
💬 Discussed
Coming up June 24: hearing on altering wetlands and buffer zone to improve the undeveloped section of Blackstone Street, including infrastructure, utilities, and grading.
📍 Blackstone Street
🔄 Postponed
Amendment to adjust roadway, stormwater, and site grading for the large Red Mill development; continued to July 8, 2026 (Mechanic Street/Mill Street, Map 31, Lot 13-1).
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
🔄 Postponed
Dozens of hearings (Lots 8–95, C2–C4) for single-family homes and townhouses near wetlands, buffer zones, riverfront, and vernal pools; most continued to July 8, 2026.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
💬 Discussed
Beaver Management Plan policy, submittal policy, National Grid maintenance request info, and approval of June 10, 2026 minutes.
June 10, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Town DPW plans to abandon and replace a municipal water well and watermain near wetlands; hearing continued to June 24 with a draft Order of Conditions to follow.
📍 200 Wrentham Road
✅ Approved
Failing septic system replacement near wetlands approved with a negative determination, requiring erosion controls and work outside the 50-foot buffer.
📍 511 Wrentham Road
✅ Approved
Enforcement order revoked after the business installed an indoor bin-washing system, eliminating outdoor hosing in the wetland buffer.
📍 445 Hartford Avenue
✅ Approved
Enforcement order issued with monitoring deadlines requiring chicken coops removed by June 27 and a camper trailer relocated out of the wetland buffer zone.
📍 43 Easy Street
🔄 Postponed
Six new single-family homes proposed within the Charles River riverfront/buffer area by Toll Brothers; hearings opened and continued to June 24.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street
🔄 Postponed
Wall Street Development's 200-acre plan for a ~20-22 ft road, stormwater basins and access to 10-12 lots; commission approved some wetland waivers (denied one), continued to June 24.
📍 Blackstone Street
🔄 Postponed
Single-family home proposed in wetland buffer by Quarry Development; applicant requested continuance to June 24.
📍 Lakeview Ave
🔄 Postponed
Order of Conditions amendment for roadway/stormwater adjustments plus dozens of additional single-family home lots; all continued to June 24.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance reissued for DEP file 105-0928 to correct an administrative error.
📍 161/163/167 Mechanic Street
✅ Approved
Two Certificates of Compliance issued, finishing wetland-permitted work.
📍 225 Farm Street
💬 Discussed
Brief discussion of a proposed beaver policy; continued to a future meeting.
💬 Discussed
Commission noted Well 11 plan-change reasons are filed in the portal and had no objection to the 3 Duhamel Way plan modification.
📍 3 Duhamel Way
✅ Approved
May 13, 2026 minutes approved; meeting adjourned.
June 10, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Town DPW seeks to demolish the existing well and watermain and build a replacement well near the Charles River within riverfront and flood-prone wetland areas.
📍 200 Wrentham Road (Map 91, Lot 50)
📋 Proposed
New filing to replace a failing septic system within riverfront and buffer zone wetland areas.
📍 511 Wrentham Road
💬 Discussed
Informational review of proposed alteration to wetland and buffer zone at Scoops Realty property.
📍 445 Hartford Ave
💬 Discussed
Informational review of proposed alteration to wetland, bank and buffer zone at a residential property.
📍 43 Easy Street
📋 Proposed
New hearings on building single-family homes within riverfront and wetland buffer areas on multiple lots of the Toll Northeast 'Red Mill on the Charles' development off Mechanic and Mill Streets.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on altering wetland and buffer zone for road, utility and grading work on the undeveloped section of Blackstone Street.
📍 Blackstone Street
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on a home within wetland buffer zone, continued to June 24, 2026.
📍 Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on amending permit conditions for adjustments to roadway, stormwater infrastructure and site grading in the Red Mill development; continued to June 24, 2026.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
🔄 Postponed
Numerous continued hearings on single-family homes within riverfront/wetland buffer and vernal pool areas across the Red Mill development; all continued to June 24, 2026.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
💬 Discussed
Includes Certificates of Compliance for 225 Farm Street and Curtis Apartments (161/163/167 Mechanic Street), beaver policy discussion, a Well 11 plan change, 3 Duhamel Way plan change, and 5/13/2026 minutes.
May 13, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Utility pole replacement within wetland buffer zone approved with added conditions banning on-site refueling and requiring spill kits to protect a nearby water well.
📍 Wrentham Road ROW Pole 15-73
✅ Approved
New commercial building with stormwater and site grading approved with conditions, including restricting deicing on sidewalks and parking lot to sand only.
📍 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72)
🔄 Postponed
Wetland alteration for improvements to undeveloped Blackstone Street continued to June 10, 2026; applicant will fund peer review and re-advertise the hearing.
💰 Applicant to fund peer review costs
📍 Blackstone Street
✅ Approved
Enforcement orders issued for three lots with unpermitted buffer-zone work; restoration approved using two different planting plans across the properties.
📍 96, 100 and 104 Lake Street
🔄 Postponed
Toll Brothers' request to adjust roadway, stormwater, and grading for the large subdivision continued to June 10, 2026 pending peer review discussion.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
🔄 Postponed
Hearings for 15 single-family homes within wetland buffer/riverfront areas in the Red Mill subdivision continued to June 10, 2026.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
🔄 Postponed
Seven new single-family home applications in the subdivision's eastern portion continued to June 10, 2026; commission requested added plantings and boundary signage.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
✅ Approved
Enforcement order issued after a restaurant cleaned flour- and grease-containing bins on the property; owner must hire a Licensed Site Professional and submit a restoration plan.
📍 445 Hartford Ave
💬 Discussed
Paint stripping without containment sent paint chips and runoff into catch basins; contractor stopped work and cleaned up, and no further action was deemed necessary.
📍 250 Hartford Ave (Walmart)
✅ Approved
Commission ratified emergency certification for 28 Edgehill Lane.
📍 28 Edgehill Lane
✅ Approved
Commission ratified emergency certification for Crystal Way right-of-way.
📍 Crystal Way ROW
✅ Approved
Full Certificate of Compliance issued for 30 Stone Street.
📍 30 Stone Street
✅ Approved
April 8 and April 22, 2026 minutes approved as amended.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned.
May 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 13: replacement of utility pole ROW 15-73 on Wrentham Road within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone (BWP-413).
📍 Wrentham Road, ROW Pole 15-73
💬 Discussed
Coming up May 13: hearing on a new commercial building with infrastructure, stormwater features and grading within the wetland buffer at 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72).
📍 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72)
💬 Discussed
Coming up May 13: hearing on improvements to the undeveloped section of Blackstone Street—road, utilities and grading—affecting bordering wetland and its buffer (BWP-376).
📍 Blackstone Street
💬 Discussed
Coming up May 13: informational item on alteration of the wetland buffer zone at 96, 100 and 104 Lake Street.
📍 96, 100 and 104 Lake Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 13: developer Toll Northeast seeks amended permit conditions for roadway, stormwater infrastructure and grading at the 'Red Mill on the Charles' site, Mechanic and Mill Streets (Map 31, Lot 13-1).
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
🔄 Postponed
Coming up May 13: hearings on single-family homes on Red Mill lots 8–21 and 67 (within buffer, riverfront and vernal pool areas) are requested continued to June 10, 2026.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 13: new hearings open on single-family homes proposed on Red Mill lots 83 through 89, all within the 100-foot wetland buffer.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
💬 Discussed
Coming up May 13: potential enforcement actions at 445 Hartford Ave and Walmart (250 Hartford Ave), emergency certification ratifications for 28 Edgehill Lane and Crystal Way ROW, 30 Stone Street compliance request, and 4/8/2026 minutes.
📍 445 & 250 Hartford Ave; 28 Edgehill Lane; Crystal Way; 30 Stone Street
April 22, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on a commercial building within the 100-foot wetland buffer was continued to May 13 at the applicant's request.
📍 455 Hartford Ave
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on wetland-area improvements to the undeveloped section of Blackstone Street continued to May 13 amid unresolved peer-review and stormwater basin issues.
📍 Blackstone Street
💬 Discussed
Wetland buffer violations being addressed via a planting plan; placed on the May 13 agenda after discussion of tree replacement sizes.
📍 96, 100 and 104 Lake Street
💬 Discussed
Chicken coops and tree cutting found in wetlands; owners must remove coops and trash, revegetate, and return June 10 with a planting plan as an enforcement order is drafted.
📍 43 Easy Street
🔄 Postponed
Hearings for roadway/stormwater amendment and 13 single-family home lots in the wetland buffer were continued to May 13; Forsyth abstained.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street
🔄 Postponed
New hearings for three more single-family home lots in the riverfront area opened and continued to May 13 after brief review.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to June 10 as no information has been received from the applicant since September.
📍 Lakeview Ave
💬 Discussed
Informational item on a National Grid/Mass Electric pole replacement in the riverfront area; no questions or concerns raised.
📍 Prospect Street
💬 Discussed
Parks Commission announced Field 1 at the High Street softball fields will be named for Denis Fraine at a May 2 Opening Day ceremony.
📍 High Street softball fields
🔄 Postponed
Review of prior minutes deferred to the next meeting.
April 22, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 22: hearing on building a commercial structure within the 100-foot wetland buffer at 455 Hartford Ave, including infrastructure, stormwater, and grading.
📍 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72)
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 22: hearing on developing the undeveloped section of Blackstone Street with infrastructure, utilities, and grading affecting wetlands and buffer zone.
📍 Blackstone Street
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 22: informational discussion of wetland buffer alteration at 96, 100 and 104 Lake Street.
📍 96, 100 and 104 Lake Street
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 22: informational discussion of wetland and buffer/bank alteration at 43 Easy Street.
📍 43 Easy Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 22: developer Toll Northeast seeks to amend its existing permit for adjustments to roadway, stormwater infrastructure, and grading at the large Red Mill subdivision.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 22: roughly 20 separate hearings for construction of single-family homes within wetland buffers, riverfront area, and one vernal pool across the Red Mill subdivision.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 22: hearing on building a single-family home within the wetland buffer zone on Lakeview Ave.
📍 Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17)
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 22: informational item on Mass Electric pole replacement in the riverfront area on Prospect Street.
📍 Prospect Street
April 8, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on wetland and buffer-zone work to develop the undeveloped section of Blackstone Street, including utilities and grading; continued to April 22 pending waiver clarifications.
📍 Blackstone Street
🔄 Postponed
Construction of a single-family home in a wetland buffer zone; continued to April 22 at the applicant's request.
📍 Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17)
✅ Approved
Order of Conditions issued for replacing a septic system and backfilling a pool on town property; an abutter raised concerns about a two-family conversion deemed outside the Commission's jurisdiction.
📍 41 Mansion Street & Harpin Street (Map 86, Lot 42)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on a new commercial building with stormwater features in a wetland buffer zone; continued to April 22 at the applicant's request.
📍 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72)
🔄 Postponed
Four single-family home lots near the Charles riverfront and wetlands, involving minor regrading, patios, retaining walls and landscaping; all continued to April 22.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
💬 Discussed
Replanting plan presented for Lake Street properties; Commission requested documentation of original disturbance and a site visit before finalizing enforcement orders.
📍 96 Lake Street and 100 & 104 Lake Street
✅ Approved
Order of Compliance issued for an older permit involving flood-storage compensation in a small lawn area.
📍 40 Paine Street
💬 Discussed
Open space cleanup event April 11 with volunteer registration and Charles Headwater Greenway feasibility study outreach.
🔄 Postponed
Aquatic vegetation management discussion continued to a future meeting.
📍 Silver Lake and Jenks Reservoir
🔄 Postponed
Notice of violation and April 7 site visit discussion continued to a future meeting.
📍 43 Easy Street
✅ Approved
Approved March 11 and March 25, 2026 minutes (one abstention).
✅ Approved
Approved a planting plan and revised the enforcement order to require three years of monitoring.
📍 77 Bruce Road
April 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing coming up April 8 on altering wetland and buffer zone to improve an undeveloped section of Blackstone Street, including infrastructure, utilities and grading.
📍 Blackstone Street
📋 Proposed
Hearing April 8 on building a single-family home within wetland buffer zone at Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17).
📍 Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17)
📋 Proposed
Hearing April 8 on replacing a residential septic system and backfilling a pool on town property at 41 Mansion Street and Harpin Street.
📍 41 Mansion Street & Harpin Street (Map 86, Lot 42)
📋 Proposed
Hearing April 8 on a new commercial building near wetlands at 455 Hartford Ave, including stormwater management and site grading.
📍 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72)
📋 Proposed
New hearing April 8 on building a single-family home within the Riverfront Area at Lot 16 of the 'Red Mill on the Charles' development (Mechanic & Mill Streets).
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
📋 Proposed
New hearing April 8 on a single-family home within Riverfront Area and wetland buffer at Lot 17 of 'Red Mill on the Charles.'
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
📋 Proposed
New hearing April 8 on a single-family home within the Riverfront Area at Lot 18 of 'Red Mill on the Charles.'
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
📋 Proposed
New hearing April 8 on a single-family home within the Riverfront Area at Lot 19 of 'Red Mill on the Charles.'
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
💬 Discussed
Includes Earth Day cleanup April 11, Silver Lake and Jenks Reservoir vegetation management, enforcement orders for 96 and 100&104 Lake Street, and 43 Easy Street violation notice.
📋 Proposed
Review of 3/11/2026 and 3/25/2026 minutes.
March 25, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Approved a one-year permit extension for construction of a single-family home in a wetland buffer zone, giving the owner time to meet conditions.
📍 3 Duhamel Way
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on wetland alteration for utilities, infrastructure and grading on the undeveloped section of Blackstone Street continued to April 8, 2026.
📍 Blackstone Street
🔄 Postponed
Single-family home construction in a wetland buffer zone continued to April 8, 2026.
📍 Lakeview Ave
🔄 Postponed
Septic system replacement and pool backfilling on town property continued to April 8, 2026.
📍 41 Mansion Street & Harpin Street
🔄 Postponed
Buffer-zone alteration for a new commercial building with stormwater and grading continued to April 8, 2026.
📍 455 Hartford Ave
✅ Approved
Approved Order of Conditions for a septic upgrade and issued an Enforcement Order requiring restoration of over 5,000 sq ft of disturbed riverfront from unauthorized tree removal.
📍 77 Bruce Road
🔄 Postponed
Amendment request for roadway, stormwater and grading adjustments continued to April 22, 2026.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street
🔄 Postponed
Toll Brothers presented eight buffer-zone home lots in this subdivision; all hearings continued to April 22, 2026.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street
✅ Approved
Issued a Certificate of Compliance closing out a permit open since 1998 after inspection found conditions satisfactory.
📍 115 Mendon Street
💬 Discussed
Commissioners discussed scheduling site visits for active violations at these properties.
📍 Lake Street and Easy Street
✅ Approved
Cancelled the May 27 meeting due to Town Meeting.
✅ Approved
March 11 minutes deferred to next meeting; meeting adjourned.
March 25, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 25: request to extend the permit for a single-family home built near a vegetated wetland buffer.
📍 3 Duhamel Way
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 25: hearing on altering a bordering vegetated wetland and 100-foot buffer to build a commercial building with infrastructure, stormwater and grading on Blackstone Street.
📍 Blackstone Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 25: hearing on building a single-family home within wetland buffer at Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17).
📍 Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17)
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 25: hearing on replacing a residential septic system and backfilling a pool on the property.
📍 41 Mansion Street & Harpin Street (Map 86 Lot 42)
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 25: hearing on altering the 100-foot buffer to construct a commercial building with infrastructure, stormwater and grading at 455 Hartford Ave.
📍 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72)
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 25: hearing on upgrading a septic system and yard expansion within the riverfront and buffer area at 77 Bruce Road.
📍 77 Bruce Road
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 25: amendment request adjusting roadway, stormwater management and grading for the 'Red Mill on the Charles' development on Mechanic/Mill Street.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 25: eight separate hearings for Toll Northeast V Corp. to build single-family homes (Lots 8–15) within the 100-foot buffer on Mechanic/Mill Street, one near a vernal pool.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
💬 Discussed
Site visits for active violations at Lake Street and Easy Street; the May 27, 2026 Commission meeting will be cancelled due to Town Meeting.
📍 Lake Street; Easy Street
March 11, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Homeowner's failing septic replacement plus prior unpermitted tree clearing within riverfront/wetland buffer; hearing continued to March 25 for a site visit to verify wetland boundaries.
📍 77 Bruce Road
🔄 Postponed
Developer's plan to extend an undeveloped section of Blackstone Street with utilities and grading near a vernal pool drew peer-review concerns about wetland impacts; continued to March 25.
📍 Blackstone Street
🔄 Postponed
Proposed commercial building with stormwater features within the 100-foot wetland buffer; applicant requested continuation to March 25.
📍 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72)
🔄 Postponed
Toll Brothers requested adjustments to roadway, stormwater, and grading for the Red Mill development; new info submitted same day, continued to March 25 for review.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
💬 Discussed
Applicant sought to reduce required stormwater inspections from weekly to bi-weekly; Commission wants to see the updated pollution prevention plan first.
📍 North and Blackstone Street
✅ Approved
Commissioners signed the Order of Conditions.
📍 375 Maple Street
💬 Discussed
Updates on enforcement at 45 Apache, Lake Street (96/100/104), 15 Cranberry Meadow, 180 Lake Street, and 43 Easy Street (chicken coops in wetlands); most pending site visits or further info.
✅ Approved
Prior minutes approved; Clancy abstained.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned.
March 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 11: hearing on an after-the-fact septic system upgrade plus tree and yard expansion within the riverfront and buffer zone at 77 Bruce Road.
📍 77 Bruce Road
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 11: hearing on commercial development on an undeveloped section of Blackstone Street, altering wetland and 100-foot buffer for infrastructure, utilities and grading.
📍 Blackstone Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 11: hearing on altering the 100-foot buffer zone for a commercial building at 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72), including stormwater and grading.
📍 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72)
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 11: request to amend permit conditions for roadway, stormwater and grading adjustments at the Mechanic & Mill Street 'Red Mill on the Charles' development (Map 31, Lot 13-1).
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
💬 Discussed
Various updates including North/Blackstone Street info, sign violations, Maple, Apache, Lake, Hartford, Cranberry Meadow, Easy Street NOV updates, and prior minutes.
February 25, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Commission accepted the abbreviated NOI and replication planting plan for regrading and removal of two large pines near a wetland buffer, then closed the hearing and issued an Order of Conditions.
📍 375 Maple Street, Bellingham
✅ Approved
Mass Electric's replacement of a utility pole within the 100-ft wetland buffer zone received a unanimous negative determination, meaning the Commission found no wetlands impact.
📍 South Main Street ROW, west of corner of South Main Street and Old Elm Street
🔄 Postponed
Wall Street Development Corp.'s proposal to alter wetland buffer for improvements to the undeveloped section of Blackstone Street was continued at the applicant's request.
📍 Blackstone Street, Bellingham
🔄 Postponed
Darn Properties LLC's commercial building proposal triggered requests for additional stormwater treatment, low-salt snow storage requirements, and buffer-zone signage before the hearing continues March 11.
📍 455 Hartford Ave, Bellingham (Map 4, Lot 72)
🔄 Postponed
Toll Brothers' amendment to adjust roadway, stormwater, and grading for the Red Mill on the Charles development was continued to March 11 after presentation of minor changes and DPW-preferred closed drainage system.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street, Bellingham (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
🔄 Postponed
Quarry Development LLC's proposal to construct a single-family home within the wetland buffer zone was continued to March 25 at the applicant's request.
📍 Lakeview Ave, Bellingham (Map 65, Lot 17)
🔄 Postponed
Cyclops Realty's plan to replace a residential septic system and backfill a pool partially on town property was continued to March 25; abutter access authorization form still needed.
📍 41 Mansion Street & Harpin Street, Bellingham (Map 86, Lot 42)
💬 Discussed
Property owner disclosed boulders were installed instead of the required post-and-rail fence before his 2021 purchase; Conservation Agent recommended submitting a written extension request for a spring site visit.
📍 3 Duhamel Way, Bellingham
💬 Discussed
Open Space Committee members presented on the Community Preservation Act (CPA), a state law enabling a local property tax surcharge to fund open space, recreation, and historic preservation aligned with Bellingham's Open Space and Recreation Plan.
✅ Approved
Minutes from January 28, 2026 accepted as amended by unanimous vote.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned by unanimous vote.
February 25, 2026 · agenda
💬 Discussed
After-the-fact approval sought for regrading and removal of two large pine trees within a wetland buffer zone at 375 Maple Street.
📍 375 Maple Street
📋 Proposed
Mass Electric seeks to replace a utility pole within a 100-foot wetland buffer near South Main Street and Old Elm Street.
📍 South Main Street ROW, near Old Elm Street
💬 Discussed
Wall Street Development proposes wetland-buffer work to build out the undeveloped section of Blackstone Street, including infrastructure, utilities, and grading.
📍 Blackstone Street
📋 Proposed
Darn Properties seeks to build a commercial building with stormwater features and grading within a wetland buffer at 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72).
📍 455 Hartford Ave (Map 4, Lot 72)
📋 Proposed
Toll Northeast requests amendments to roadway, stormwater, and grading for the Red Mill on the Charles project at Mechanic and Mill Streets.
📍 Mechanic Street and Mill Street (Map 31, Lot 13-1)
💬 Discussed
Quarry Development proposes building a single-family home within a wetland buffer on Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17).
📍 Lakeview Ave (Map 65, Lot 17)
📋 Proposed
Cyclops Realty proposes replacing a residential septic system and backfilling a pool on town property at 41 Mansion Street and Harpin Street (Map 86, Lot 42).
📍 41 Mansion Street & Harpin Street (Map 86, Lot 42)
💬 Discussed
Updates on Lake Street violations, CPA (Community Preservation Act) informational, 15 Cranberry Meadow, 180 Lake Street, 43 Easy Street notice of violation, and prior minutes.
February 11, 2026 · agenda
🗳️ Voted on
The Conservation Commission cancelled its February 11 meeting by vote on January 14; next meetings are scheduled for January 28 and February 25.
January 28, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing for proposed single-family home in the buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland continued to February 25, 2026 at applicant's request.
📍 Lakeview Ave, Bellingham
🔄 Postponed
Homeowner who cut two ~24-inch-diameter pine trees and regraded within the wetland buffer zone must replace them with eight white pines (2–3.5" caliper) in a zigzag pattern; planting plan due before February 25 hearing.
📍 375 Maple St, Bellingham
🔄 Postponed
Applicant (Wall Street Development Corp.) still missing key information — alternatives analysis, vegetation study, snow storage plan, and mitigation details — before the Commission can advance this wetland-impact road project; peer review by Beals & Thomas authorized and continues.
📍 Blackstone Street, Bellingham
🗳️ Voted on
Commission issued an invalid Order of Conditions for 10 Bernier Lane because the permitted project was never built.
📍 10 Bernier Lane, Bellingham
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent scheduled a site visit to investigate the violation; commissioners may attend depending on snow conditions.
📍 43 Easy Street, Bellingham
✅ Approved
Commissioners signed the permit extension for Sunken Meadow Rd that was authorized at the prior meeting.
📍 Sunken Meadow Rd, Bellingham
✅ Approved
Commissioners signed the Order of Conditions for the Lake Hiawatha drainage project, previously authorized.
📍 Lake Hiawatha, Bellingham
✅ Approved
December 10, 2025 and January 14, 2026 minutes approved unanimously.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned unanimously.
January 28, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing for Quarry Development LLC to build a single-family home within a wetland buffer zone on Lakeview Ave.
📍 Lakeview Ave (65-17)
📋 Proposed
New hearing on Renata Ferraz's after-the-fact request approving regrading and removal of two large pine trees within the wetland buffer at 375 Maple Street.
📍 375 Maple Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on Wall Street Development's plan to alter bordering wetland and 100-foot buffer for improvements to an undeveloped section of Blackstone Street, including utilities and grading.
📍 Blackstone Street
• Status unclear
Routine matters including 10 Bernier Lane Certificate of Compliance, 43 Easy Street Notice of Violation, and signing Sunken Meadow Rd permit extension and Lake Hiawatha drainage project.
📋 Proposed
Approval of 12/10/2025 and 1/14/2026 meeting minutes.
January 14, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Commission closed the hearing and issued an Order of Conditions for DPW stormwater infrastructure and water-main improvements; contractor compliance monitoring added as a condition.
📍 Lakeshore Dr, Indian Run Rd & Bernier Ln, Bellingham
🗳️ Voted on
Herbicide spraying along the rail ROW was denied; mechanical brush cutting (on-track vehicle) and wetland boundary determination were approved, 4–1.
📍 MBTA Commuter Rail Right-of-Way, Bellingham
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to January 28, 2026; additional wetland habitat evaluation for the vernal pool buffer and updated restoration plan still needed before a decision.
📍 Blackstone Street, Bellingham
✅ Approved
Three-year permit extension approved for a 28-unit 40B (affordable-housing law) subdivision; Brendan Properties requesting time to begin construction.
📍 Plymouth Road / Sunken Meadow Road, Bellingham
✅ Approved
Emergency wetlands certification for 39 Fox Run Road ratified unanimously.
📍 39 Fox Run Road, Bellingham
✅ Approved
Emergency wetlands certification for 27 Barrett Lane ratified unanimously.
📍 27 Barrett Lane, Bellingham
✅ Approved
Annual report text approved as amended, unanimously.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent is meeting with vendors for aquatic vegetation management; no decision made.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent noted a grant opportunity to connect trails in the Charles Headwaters Greenway; Commission kept informed, no vote.
✅ Approved
Conservation Commission meeting of February 11, 2026 canceled due to Conservation Agent's absence.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent shared an updated draft tree policy; commissioners to review and provide feedback via the portal.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent reissuing a previously lost permit for 15 Cranberry Meadow so it can be recorded; no new approval needed.
📍 15 Cranberry Meadow, Bellingham
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned unanimously.
January 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Renewal of a five-year plan to control and manage vegetation along the MBTA Commuter Rail right-of-way through Bellingham.
📍 MBTA Commuter Rail Right-of-Way
📋 Proposed
Coming up Jan 14: hearing on work in a vegetated wetland and 100-foot buffer to build out an undeveloped section of Blackstone Street with infrastructure, utilities and grading.
📍 Blackstone Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up Jan 14: hearing on Bellingham DPW stormwater upgrades and water main improvements near Lakeshore Dr, Indian Run Rd and Bernier Ln.
📍 Lakeshore Dr, Indian Run Rd & Bernier Ln (Map 74 Lot 78 & Map 70 Lot 32)
📋 Proposed
Coming up Jan 14: request to extend the permit for a 28-unit 40B (affordable-housing law) subdivision on Plymouth Road.
📍 Plymouth Road - Sunken Meadow Road
📋 Proposed
Review and vote on the commission's annual report.
📋 Proposed
Ratification votes for emergency certifications at 39 Fox Run Road and 27 Barrett Lane.
📍 39 Fox Run Road & 27 Barrett Lane
📋 Proposed
Discussion of an aquatic vegetation management permit.
📋 Proposed
Updates on the Charles River Greenway project.
📋 Proposed
MACC conference registration, OSRP (open space plan) update, vacation schedules, and tree policy.