Conservation Commission
Protects Belmont's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
33 items across 3 meetings.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Applicant filing a Notice of Intent (wetlands permit application) for proposed work at 60 Stony Brook Road — details not provided in agenda.
📍 60 Stony Brook Road, Belmont
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss a conservation restriction for Rock Meadow, limiting future use or development of that land.
📍 Rock Meadow, Belmont
📋 Proposed
Review of a Community Preservation Act (CPA)-funded project to remove invasive plant species from conservation land.
• Status unclear
Carry-over items from prior meetings — specifics not listed.
• Status unclear
New items raised at the meeting — specifics not listed.
May 5, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting opens at 7:00 pm in Room 1, Town Hall.
📍 Town Hall, Room 1
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commission will consider issuing a compliance certificate, confirming a project at 31 Greensbrook Way met its wetlands permit conditions.
📍 31 Greensbrook Way
📋 Proposed
Presentation of an Eagle Scout project proposal involving The Great Rock conservation area.
📍 The Great Rock
💬 Discussed
Update on the Brighton Street overlay project and its interaction with Conservation Commission jurisdiction.
📍 Brighton Street
💬 Discussed
Status update on registration process for Belmont community gardens.
💬 Discussed
Presentation or update on Belmont's Open Space and Recreation Plan.
📋 Proposed
Update on a 2026 Community Preservation Act (CPA) funded project; details not specified in agenda.
💬 Discussed
Liaison update from the Shade Tree Committee.
💬 Discussed
Liaison update from the Open Space and Recreation Committee.
💬 Discussed
Liaison update from the Community Preservation Act Committee.
💬 Discussed
Liaison update from the Land Management Committee.
March 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm in Room 1, Town Hall.
📍 Town Hall, Room 1
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
New individual being introduced to the Commission — role or context not specified in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 23 — status update on community garden registration at Rock Meadow.
📍 Rock Meadow
📋 Proposed
Eagle Scout candidate Luca Hu will present a project proposal involving The Great Rock at Rock Meadow.
📍 Rock Meadow
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss what activities are permitted or prohibited under a conservation restriction (a legal limit on land use) at Rock Meadow.
📍 Rock Meadow
📋 Proposed
Commission will prepare legal questions for Town Counsel regarding Rock Meadow conservation restrictions.
📍 Rock Meadow
📋 Proposed
Discussion of an operational and maintenance plan for Rock Meadow.
📍 Rock Meadow
📋 Proposed
Review of current meadow conditions including mowing regime, invasive plant species, and use of sheep for land management.
📍 Rock Meadow
📋 Proposed
Discussion of a broader long-term plan for Rock Meadow's future use and management.
📍 Rock Meadow
📋 Proposed
Liaison report from the Shade Tree Committee.
📋 Proposed
Liaison report from the Open Space and Recreation Committee.
📋 Proposed
Liaison report from the CPA Committee (funds historic preservation, open space, housing, and recreation).
📋 Proposed
Liaison report from the Land Management Committee.