Conservation Commission
Protects Blackstone's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
157 items across 16 meetings.
July 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Call to order.
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Attendance check.
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Open public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Review of any wetlands enforcement actions or complaints.
📋 Proposed
Notice of Intent (wetlands work permit) reviewed for 133 Lakeshore Drive, coming up July 8.
📍 133 Lakeshore Drive
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands filing for Parcel 24-21 Union Street continued to July 8.
📍 Parcel 24-21 Union Street
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands boundary delineation review for Kimball Sand Company continued to August 12.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Routine approval of bills.
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Items the chair could not anticipate 48 hours prior.
📋 Proposed
Member comments.
📋 Proposed
End of meeting.
July 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting opens.
📋 Proposed
Attendance taken.
📋 Proposed
Public comment period for residents.
📋 Proposed
Review of any wetlands enforcement actions or complaints.
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent for work near wetlands at 133 Lakeshore Drive up for review July 8.
📍 133 Lakeshore Drive
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands filing for Parcel 24-21 Union Street continued to July 8.
📍 Parcel 24-21 Union Street
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands boundary determination for Kimball Sand Company continued to August 12.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine bill payments.
📋 Proposed
Items not reasonably anticipated 48 hours before the meeting.
📋 Proposed
Commission member comments.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opens.
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Attendance taken.
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Open public comment period.
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Review of any wetlands enforcement actions or complaints.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 9: review of wetlands boundary delineation (ANRAD) for the Kimball Sand Company property.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 9: wetlands filing (Notice of Intent) for proposed work at Parcel 24-21 on Union Street.
📍 Parcel 24-21 Union Street
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Coming up June 9: discussion of Town Meeting outcomes and new Conservation fees and regulations.
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Approval of prior minutes.
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Routine bill payments.
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Items not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting.
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Member comments.
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Meeting ends.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opens.
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Attendance taken.
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Public can speak on any topic.
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Review of any enforcement actions or complaints; specifics not listed.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 9: review of wetland boundary determination (ANRAD) for the Kimball Sand Company.
📍 Kimball Sand Company
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 9: Notice of Intent for work near wetlands at Parcel 24-21 Union Street.
📍 Parcel 24-21 Union Street
💬 Discussed
Coming up June 9: discussion of Town Meeting outcomes and new Conservation fees and regulations.
💰 New fees (amounts not specified)
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Approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Routine bill payment.
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Items not anticipated 48 hours prior.
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Commission member comments.
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Meeting ends; next meeting July 8, 2026.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening.
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Open public comment period.
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Review of any conservation enforcement actions or complaints.
📋 Proposed
Wetland boundary delineation request (ANRAD) for Kimball Sand Company up for review.
📋 Proposed
Notice of Intent for work affecting wetlands at Parcel 24-21 Union Street.
📍 Parcel 24-21 Union Street
📋 Proposed
Request to manage vegetation along the Providence & Worcester railroad right-of-way.
📍 P&W right-of-way
💬 Discussed
Commission to discuss Town Meeting outcomes and new fees and regulations affecting conservation filings.
💰 New fees (amount not specified)
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Approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Routine bill payments.
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Items not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting.
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Member comments and close.
May 13, 2026 · agenda
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Standard opening procedures.
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Open time for public comment.
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Review of any wetland enforcement actions or complaints.
🔄 Postponed
Continued review of a wetlands filing (Notice of Intent) for work proposed at 155 Lakeshore Dr.
📍 155 Lakeshore Dr
💬 Discussed
Review of surveying quotes related to a conservation restriction.
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Approving prior meeting minutes.
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Routine approval of commission bills.
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Items arising too late to post in advance.
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Member comments and close of meeting.
May 13, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opens.
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Attendance taken.
💬 Discussed
Closed-door discussion of litigation strategy in OA Homes, LLC v. Town of Blackstone Conservation Commission (Worcester Superior Court Case 2685cv00178).
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Meeting ends.
April 8, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands filing for 155 Lakeshore Drive postponed to next meeting pending a state DEP file number; a 1989 Order of Conditions also discussed.
📍 155 Lakeshore Drive
✅ Approved
Commission closed the hearing and approved the wetlands boundary review (ANRAD) for 41 Carter Avenue.
📍 41 Carter Avenue
✅ Approved
Approved February 11 and March 11, 2026 minutes.
✅ Approved
Approved $120.00 payment to recording secretary Tracey Ante.
💰 $120.00
💬 Discussed
Member Ladoucer noted sessions attended.
April 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting opens.
📋 Proposed
Attendance taken.
📋 Proposed
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Review of any wetlands violations or complaints; none specified.
📋 Proposed
New wetlands filing (Notice of Intent) for work proposed at 155 Lakeshore Drive, coming up April 8.
📍 155 Lakeshore Dr
🔄 Postponed
Continued review of wetlands boundary determination (ANRAD) at 41 Carter Avenue, coming up April 8.
📍 41 Carter Ave
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine bill payment.
📋 Proposed
Items arising less than 48 hours before the meeting.
📋 Proposed
Commission member comments.
📋 Proposed
Meeting ends; next meeting May 13, 2026.
March 11, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting called to order.
✅ Approved
Six members present, one (Jingpeng Xu) remote.
💬 Discussed
Elm Street residents raised concerns about the proposed gravel mining expansion's scope, traffic, drinking water supply, endangered species, dust, and wetland delineation.
📍 202 Elm Street
✅ Approved
Commission voted to solicit peer review and require a bond for the wetland boundary determination at 41 Carter Avenue.
💰 Applicant-funded bond and peer review
📍 41 Carter Avenue
✅ Approved
Commission signed the Certificate of Compliance for Bittersweet Condos, confirming completed work met wetland conditions.
📍 260 Main Street
🔄 Postponed
Proposed expansion of existing gravel mining onto 77 acres (40 disturbed) near Mill River and Harris Pond; Commission voted to require an ANRAD to verify wetland delineations before proceeding.
💰 ~246,000 cubic yards material removal estimated
📍 202 Elm Street
💬 Discussed
Only the Fee Schedule will appear on the town meeting warrant; the Conservation Fund article was dropped after Select Board concerns.
💰 Fee schedule changes
🔄 Postponed
One quote exceeded $20K; lot lines are being reconfigured to lower cost, with discussion to continue at a future meeting.
💰 Quote exceeded $20,000
✅ Approved
Approved paying $2,700.00 to Eco Systems and $180.00 to MACC.
💰 $2,880.00 total
💬 Discussed
Members discussed creating a town email or distribution list to avoid using personal emails.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:40PM.
March 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Review of any enforcement actions or complaints.
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 11: review of a wetland boundary delineation request (ANRAD) for 41 Carter Ave.
📍 41 Carter Ave
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 11: certificate of compliance for completed work at Bittersweet Condos, 260 Main St.
📍 260 Main St
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 11: review of an earth removal application at 202 Elm Street.
📍 202 Elm Street
📋 Proposed
Discussion of warrant articles related to conservation.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of a conservation restriction.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine payment of bills.
February 11, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
New single-family home approved with a variance, after the applicant redesigned to a one-car under-house garage and pushed the house from 29.9 to ~44.8 feet from the wetland; monthly environmental monitoring required at owner's expense.
💰 Environmental monitor cost borne by applicant
📍 8 Spruce Street (Block 4, between Lots 6 and 10)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to a future meeting; no decision.
📍 260 Main Street
💬 Discussed
A gravel permit submission was received and is under review with the Conservation Agent and Planning Board; to be scheduled for a future meeting.
📍 202 Elm Street
💬 Discussed
Conservation fee schedule and setback regulations are pending legal review; bylaw changes would need Town Meeting approval.
💰 Potential fee changes pending
✅ Approved
Approved 12/10/2025 and 1/14/2026 minutes.
✅ Approved
Approved invoices: $100.00 and $23.83 to MACC, $43.75 to Eco Systems, and $120.00 to the recording secretary.
💰 $287.58 total
February 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting opens.
📋 Proposed
Attendance taken.
📋 Proposed
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Review of any wetlands violations or complaints.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on proposed work near wetlands at 8 Spruce St, coming up Feb 11.
📍 8 Spruce St
📋 Proposed
Sign-off that wetlands work at Bittersweet Condos, 260 Main St, met permit conditions.
📍 260 Main St
📋 Proposed
Approving prior minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine bill payments.
📋 Proposed
Items arising too late to anticipate 48 hours prior.
📋 Proposed
Commission member comments.
January 14, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Resident Peter Blaise says a ~30-year-old municipal drainage system is failing, backing stormwater onto his and neighbors' properties, worsened by an approved development across the street; Commission referred him to Planning Board and DPW.
📍 55 & 57 Blackstone Street
✅ Approved
Commission unanimously approved the wetland boundary delineation and issued an Order of Resource Area Delineation; this only confirms wetland lines, not any future development or drainage work.
📍 0 Union Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued public hearing; no action taken.
📍 8 Spruce Street
🔄 Postponed
Passed over; no one present.
📍 260 Main Street
💬 Discussed
Commission discussed replacing the current $25 Notice of Intent fee and adding fees for other filings; would require a bylaw amendment, public hearing (targeted for March) and Town Meeting vote.
💰 Current $25 NOI filing fee; higher/new fees proposed
💬 Discussed
Town will be grantor and Metacomet grantee of a Conservation Restriction over four parcels; Commission backs aggregating parcels to cut survey cost and will recommend a surveyor.
✅ Approved
Approved invoices: $105.00 to Worcester County Registry of Deeds, $1,950.00 to Ecosystem Solutions, and $300.00 MACC annual dues.
💰 $105.00; $1,950.00; $300.00
💬 Discussed
Chair noted receipt of a DEP packet on the appeal process for 0 & 3 Rocco Drive; will review and forward to members.
📍 0 & 3 Rocco Drive
January 14, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting begins.
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Attendance taken.
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Public comment period for residents.
💬 Discussed
Drainage problem at 57 Blackstone St under discussion, coming up Jan 14.
📍 57 Blackstone St
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on wetlands boundary delineation at 0 Union St, coming up Jan 14.
📍 0 Union St
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on proposed work near wetlands at 8 Spruce St, coming up Jan 14.
📍 8 Spruce St
📋 Proposed
Certificate of Compliance sought for Bittersweet Condos at 260 Main St, coming up Jan 14.
📍 260 Main St
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss its application fees, coming up Jan 14.
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Approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Routine bill payment.
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Meeting ends.
January 14, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting opens.
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Attendance taken.
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Public comment period.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of a drainage problem at 57 Blackstone St under enforcements/complaints.
📍 57 Blackstone St
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on mapping wetland boundaries at 0 Union St.
📍 0 Union St
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on proposed work near wetlands at 8 Spruce St.
📍 8 Spruce St
💬 Discussed
Reviewing completed compliance for Bittersweet Condos at 260 Main St.
📍 260 Main St
💬 Discussed
Possible changes to conservation application fees discussed.
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Approving prior minutes.
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Routine bill payments.
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Items not anticipated 48 hours before meeting.
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Commission member comments.
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Meeting ends.