Conservation Commission
Protects Danvers's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
43 items across 8 meetings.
May 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 28: Majlinda Vaka seeks a wetlands permit (NOI under Mass. Wetlands Protection Act) for work at 86 Elliott St.
📍 86 Elliott Street
📋 Proposed
The Commission will address an enforcement order against owner Majlinda Vaka at 86 Elliott St., likely for unpermitted work near a wetland resource area.
📍 86 Elliott Street
📋 Proposed
Abiomed, Inc. seeks a wetlands permit for proposed work at 54 Cherry Hill Drive.
📍 54 Cherry Hill Drive
📋 Proposed
Adimir Toska seeks a wetlands permit for proposed work at 32 Centre St.
📍 32 Centre Street
📋 Proposed
John Lacroix seeks a wetlands permit for proposed work at 267 Centre St.
📍 267 Centre Street
📋 Proposed
Greg Maynard seeks a wetlands permit for proposed work at 28 Brentwood Circle; DEP file number appears partially cut off in the agenda.
📍 28 Brentwood Circle
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting close.
May 14, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
900-sq-ft ADU built without a Conservation permit intrudes 2,287 sq ft into the no-disturb zone and 3,296 sq ft into the no-build zone near an intermittent stream; Commission rejected the current plan and required revised drawings.
💰 Applicant reported $50,000 already spent on construction
📍 86 Elliott Street
🔄 Postponed
Existing enforcement order for the unpermitted ADU construction continued alongside the NOI hearing.
📍 86 Elliott Street
✅ Approved
Certificate of compliance granted for a 1993 paving project; site was verified stable after 33 years, with conditions noted as in perpetuity.
📍 80 Andover Street
✅ Approved
Former two-family home approved for conversion to a contractor yard with crushed stone, 15 parking spaces, and storage for mulch/pavers; two buffer-zone parking spaces must be relocated before final filing.
📍 13 Popes Lane
🔄 Postponed
Minor no-storage sign installation continued to May 28 after a wetland on site was reclassified as Isolated Vegetated Wetland, requiring an updated local waiver; no design changes expected.
📍 54 Cherry Hill Drive
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes accepted unanimously.
May 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Wetlands-protection filing for proposed work at 86 Elliott Street (DEP File No. 14-1450), applicant Majlinda Vaka, coming up May 14.
📍 86 Elliott Street
📋 Proposed
Enforcement action against property owner Majlinda Vaka at 86 Elliott Street, coming up May 14.
📍 86 Elliott Street
📋 Proposed
Request to certify completed wetlands work at 80 Andover Street (DEP File No. 14-0516), owner John Kiley Jr., coming up May 14.
📍 80 Andover Street
📋 Proposed
Wetlands-protection filing for proposed work at 13 Popes Lane (DEP File No. 14-1451), applicant Forest River Realty, coming up May 14.
📍 13 Popes Lane
📋 Proposed
Wetlands-protection filing for proposed work at 54 Cherry Hill Drive (DEP File No. 14-1452), applicant Abiomed, Inc., coming up May 14.
📍 54 Cherry Hill Drive
📋 Proposed
Review of prior meeting minutes.
April 23, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Hearing for 86 Elliott Street continued to May 14, 2026 at applicant Majlinda Vaka's request; stormwater and disturbance details pending DEP guidance.
📍 86 Elliott Street
💬 Discussed
Owner Edward Doherty must remove a 1,200 sq ft unpermitted sports court, relocate wetland boundary markers, plant shrubs and a pollinator garden, and submit an as-built plan by June 6; Certificate of Compliance follows verified completion.
📍 35 Doty Avenue
✅ Approved
Minutes from the April 9 meeting approved.
💬 Discussed
Staff announced a MassDEP wetlands training session via Teams on April 29, led by Danvers' regional DEP contact Alicia Galen.
💬 Discussed
Two alternate members are expected to be appointed at the May 7 Select Board meeting; if sworn in, they can participate May 14 but cannot vote on the already-opened 86 Elliott Street matter.
April 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Wetlands-protection filing for work at 86 Elliott Street (DEP File No. 14-1450), applicant Majlinda Vaka, coming up April 23.
📍 86 Elliott Street
💬 Discussed
Follow-up on an existing enforcement order at 35 Doty Avenue (DEP #14-0883), Edward Doherty, coming up April 23.
📍 35 Doty Avenue
📋 Proposed
Review of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Meeting close.
April 9, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Commission approved Order of Conditions for two new mobile homes and expanded pavement at 96-98 Newbury St, granting a 50-ft no-build zone waiver with a $2,500 bond for trash/debris cleanup; voted 4-1.
💰 $2,500 bond required
📍 96-98 Newbury Street
🗳️ Voted on
Commission unanimously ruled Abiomed's ~9,000 sq ft parking and office expansion near wetlands is too large for an RDA and must file a full Notice of Intent before proceeding.
📍 54 Cherry Hill Drive
🔄 Postponed
Homeowners started construction near an intermittent stream before realizing wetland buffer rules applied; commission continued the hearing to April 23 pending a site visit.
📍 86 Elliott Street
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved unanimously.
💬 Discussed
Two alternate positions are open; candidate Mike McCarthy attended and will next meet with the Town Manager.
💬 Discussed
Enforcement order follow-up for 35 Doty Ave is scheduled for the April 23 meeting.
📍 35 Doty Avenue
April 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Work proposed near wetlands at 96-98 Newbury Street (DEP File No. 14-1449), filed by Steven Tedesco of Temar Properties, coming up April 9.
📍 96-98 Newbury Street
📋 Proposed
Abiomed seeks a determination on whether wetlands rules apply to work at 54 Cherry Hill Drive (DCC File No. 2026-01), coming up April 9.
📍 54 Cherry Hill Drive
📋 Proposed
Work proposed near wetlands at 86 Elliott Street (DEP File No. 14-1450), filed by Majlinda Vaka, coming up April 9.
📍 86 Elliott Street
💬 Discussed
Review of March 26, 2026 minutes and discussion of alternate members.
March 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 26: wetlands filing for work at 96-98 Newbury Street (DEP File No. 14-1449), applicant Steven Tedesco of Temar Properties.
📍 96-98 Newbury Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 26: Abiomed seeks a wetlands determination for work at 54 Cherry Hill Drive (DCC File No. 2026-01).
📍 54 Cherry Hill Drive
📋 Proposed
Coming up March 26: St. Johns Preparatory School seeks a wetlands determination for work at 65 Summer Street (DCC File No. 2026-02).
📍 65 Summer Street
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.