Conservation Commission
Protects Grafton's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
27 items across 8 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
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May 26, 2026 · agenda
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May 5, 2026 · agenda
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May 5, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Hearing closed and stormwater permit issued for Tufts' parking lot project, with conditions requiring SWPPP submission, peer-review inspections during construction, O&M Plan implementation, restricted snow storage, and native seed mix approval. Vote 2-0, Chair Brock recused.
📍 1 Ridge Road
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance issued for a completed septic system repair; as-built plan submitted and all conditions satisfied.
📍 6 Wesson Street
🔄 Postponed
Public hearing continued to May 26, 2026 at the applicant's request.
📍 81 Millbury Street
🔄 Postponed
Public hearing for a new single-family house continued to May 26, 2026 at the applicant's request.
📍 21 Meadowbrook Road
✅ Approved
Minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting approved as written.
✅ Approved
Partial Certificate of Compliance issued for a single-family lot in the Grafton Hill Subdivision; all work and applicable conditions on this lot were complete.
📍 8 Clearview Street
✅ Approved
Approved authorization for an abutter to cut and herbicide-treat invasive bittersweet in upland areas, coordinated with the Weed Warriors program; signage will be posted for public awareness.
📍 Merriam Road Conservation Area
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
April 21, 2026 · agenda
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April 21, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Public hearing continued to 5/5/2026 at the applicant's request; no decisions made on this single-family house project near wetland resource areas.
📍 21 Meadowbrook Road, Grafton, MA
🔄 Postponed
Wetland restoration plan hearing continued to 5/5/2026; applicant must submit planting breakdown by zone, address bare-root plant request, and detail invasive species removal methods before next hearing.
💰 No public funds; all costs at applicant's expense
📍 81 Millbury Street, Grafton, MA
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved as written.
✅ Approved
Commission approved a 3-year permit extension for an ongoing project at 130 & 134 Worcester Street; applicant cited tenant issues as cause for delay.
📍 130 & 134 Worcester Street, Grafton, MA
🗳️ Voted on
Commission recommended the Select Board waive the town's right of first refusal to purchase 196 Brigham Hill Road, since the parcel is already protected by an existing Conservation Restriction and flanked by Grafton Land Trust land.
📍 196 Brigham Hill Road, Grafton, MA
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
April 7, 2026 · agenda
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The April 7, 2026 Conservation Commission meeting has been cancelled; no items will be heard.
March 17, 2026 · minutes
🔄 Postponed
Public hearing continued to 4/7/2026 at the applicant's request.
📍 21 Meadowbrook Road, Grafton
✅ Approved
Minutes from 3/3/2026 accepted as written.
🔄 Postponed
Public hearing continued to 4/21/2026 at the applicant's request.
📍 81 Millbury Street, Grafton
✅ Approved
Commission approved permits for a solar array on the Wyman Gordon industrial site, granting a waiver for disturbance in the no-disturb zone for demolition and fence installation, with 8 special conditions including a wildlife gap in fencing and two seasons of native-species monitoring.
📍 244 Worcester Street, Grafton
✅ Approved
Commission issued Order and Permit to widen the driveway within the no-disturb zone, requiring porous pavement installed by an experienced contractor with strict long-term maintenance and no replacement with standard asphalt.
📍 162 Old Upton Road, Grafton
✅ Approved
Commission issued a partial Certificate of Compliance and released the bond for the Pulte Homes portion of the Winslow Lane subdivision after all conditions were satisfied and as-built plans reviewed.
📍 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 Winslow Lane, Grafton
✅ Approved
Commission endorsed a Municipal Certification form supporting Highfields Subdivision's Conservation Restriction application to the state, permanently protecting designated open land.
📍 Highfields Subdivision, Grafton
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.