Protects Dover's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
72 items across 7 meetings.
June 10, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening and attendance.
📋 Proposed
Residents may speak up to 2 minutes on topics not on the agenda.
📋 Proposed
Owner A. Johnson requests sign-off confirming prior permitted wetlands work is complete and compliant.
📍 7 Ledgewood Drive
📋 Proposed
Owner P. Santoro requests confirmation that permitted wetlands work at this property is fully completed.
📍 36 Miller Hill Road
📋 Proposed
Owner Aaron Wilkes requests a compliance sign-off on prior wetlands permit work at this address.
📍 22 Ruel Drive
📋 Proposed
New application from owner G. Bertschmann for work near wetlands at this property; hearing opens June 10.
📍 26 Donnelly Drive
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on owner D. Olagbaju's wetlands work application, carried from a prior meeting.
📍 14 Meadowbrook Road
📋 Proposed
Owner D. La Grange requests final compliance confirmation on prior permitted wetlands work.
📍 4 Haven Terrace
📋 Proposed
New wetlands work application from owner P. Amato opens for public hearing June 10.
📍 138 Pine Street
🔄 Postponed
Continued review of owner Will Mitchell's compliance with an existing enforcement order; status of corrective action to be assessed.
📍 31 Springdale Avenue
📋 Proposed
Commissioner Anna Nagy updates the commission on conservation land management work group progress, the Land Management Plan, regulations, and a planned stakeholder meeting.
📋 Proposed
Commission discusses reported street-view and vista obstructions constituting conservation restriction violations at this address.
📍 165 Centre Street
📋 Proposed
Commission reviews whether activities at 2 Hunt Drive encroach on protected conservation land.
📍 2 Hunt Drive
📋 Proposed
Broader follow-up discussion on encroachments and conservation restriction compliance across commission-managed properties.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of available prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commission reviews and updates its fiscal year 2026 operating budget status.
📋 Proposed
Conservation Agent will update the commission on upcoming 40B (affordable-housing law) wetlands applications slated for the June 24 meeting.
📍 Troutbrook Road / Edgewater Drive
📋 Proposed
Volunteer removal event with Charles River Watershed Association on June 27, 9 AM–12 PM.
📋 Proposed
Agent reports on active permits, enforcement, wetland protection issues, and revival of the Norfolk County Conservation District.
📋 Proposed
Meeting close.
May 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening and roll call.
📋 Proposed
Open public comment on non-agenda topics; up to 2 minutes per person.
📋 Proposed
Commission will review and vote to approve a conservation restriction on Hale Reservation, a move that would permanently limit development on that land.
📍 Hale Reservation
📋 Proposed
Resource Delineation Approval (RDA — formal wetland boundary confirmation) hearing for property owner Chris Verni.
📍 15 Old Farm Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on whether owner Will Mitchell has complied with a prior enforcement order.
📍 31 Springdale Ave.
📋 Proposed
Commissioner Anna Nagy will update the board on the Land Management Work Group's progress.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss the Land Management Plan, updates to conservation land regulations, and an upcoming stakeholder meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss follow-up on encroachments onto conservation land and compliance with existing conservation restrictions town-wide.
📋 Proposed
Specific violations of a conservation restriction at 165 Centre St. involving obstructions to street view and vistas will be reviewed.
📍 165 Centre St.
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss a possible encroachment by 2 Hunt Drive onto abutting conservation land.
📍 2 Hunt Drive
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of three months of Conservation Agent invoices for regulatory review work.
💰 Amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on a transfer from the town's reserve fund to cover Conservation Commission expenses in FY26.
💰 Amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Commission will vote to formally request the Select Board reappoint members John Sullivan and Tim Holiner.
📋 Proposed
Staff updates on active wetland permits, ongoing compliance matters, and enforcement issues.
📋 Proposed
Update on new environmental law developments in 2025–26 and a MACC (Mass. Association of Conservation Commissions) program on May 14.
📋 Proposed
Volunteer invasive species removal event with Charles River Watershed Association on May 30, 9 AM–12 PM.
📋 Proposed
Conservation Commission will present at the Council on Aging on May 28, 1 PM, at Caryl Community Center.
📍 Caryl Community Center
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourned.
April 8, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening and up-to-2-minute public comments on non-agenda topics.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a requested amendment to existing wetland permit conditions for owner David Sobol.
📍 4 Bridal Path Circle, Dover
🔄 Postponed
Continued review of whether owner Will Mitchell has complied with a prior Conservation Commission enforcement order.
📍 31 Springdale Ave., Dover
💬 Discussed
Commissioner Anna Nagy updates on land management work and plans for a public stakeholder forum on Dover's conservation land management plan.
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses ongoing encroachments onto conservation land and compliance with conservation restrictions across Dover.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of alleged conservation restriction violations at 165 Centre St. related to blocked street views and vistas.
📍 165 Centre St., Dover
💬 Discussed
Commission reviews a potential encroachment by 2 Hunt Drive onto town conservation land.
📍 2 Hunt Drive, Dover
💬 Discussed
Update on the status and compliance of the Dover Land Conservation Trust conservation restriction on the Pine Street Church Woodlot parcel.
📍 Pine Street, Dover
📋 Proposed
Approval of available prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Staff updates on active wetland permits, compliance status, and enforcement actions across Dover.
💬 Discussed
Agent reports on Dover's current drought conditions and effects on stream and wetland resource area identification.
💬 Discussed
Update on a Freedom of Information request related to the DPW fuel island replacement project.
💬 Discussed
ConCom is sponsoring a Dover-location Charles River Earth Day clean-up on April 25.
💬 Discussed
Staff to share need-to-know environmental law developments for 2025–26 via MACC program on May 14 at noon.
April 3, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Discussion of potential partnership with Minuteman High School students to assist with conservation land management work.
📋 Proposed
Planning spring trail maintenance — benches, bog bridges, trailhead signs, and related improvements on conservation land.
📋 Proposed
Planning a public forum and stakeholder meeting around Dover's conservation land management plan — residents may have opportunity to weigh in.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of how the commission will walk and monitor properties under conservation restrictions (legal agreements limiting land use).
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes as available.
• Status unclear
Open agenda item for any additional new or old business.