Conservation Commission
Protects Blackstone's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
64 items across 7 meetings.
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
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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
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Meeting opens.
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Attendance taken.
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Public comment period.
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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.
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Routine bill payment.
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Items arising less than 48 hours before the meeting.
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Commission member comments.
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Meeting ends; next meeting May 13, 2026.