Conservation Commission
Protects Natick's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
79 items across 8 meetings.
June 10, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Request to close out the wetlands permit (confirming all conditions were met) for 17 Upland Road, formerly listed as 0 Upland Rd.
📍 17 Upland Road, Natick
📋 Proposed
Hearing on whether proposed work at 136 South Main Street triggers wetlands regulations (Wetlands Protection Act review).
📍 136 South Main Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
New wetlands permit application for work at 24 Peterson Road; note the DEP number matches 17 Upland Rd — possible document error.
📍 24 Peterson Road, Natick
📋 Proposed
New wetlands permit application for proposed work at 273 West Central Street.
📍 273 West Central Street, Natick
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands permit hearing for work at 56 Beaver Dam Road.
📍 56 Beaver Dam Road, Natick
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands permit hearing for work at 104 W. Central Street.
📍 104 W. Central Street, Natick
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a major stormwater permit for 43 Cypress Road, regulating runoff impacts on nearby wetlands.
📍 43 Cypress Road, Natick
💬 Discussed
Commission receives an update from a recent site visit on beaver activity management in the Town Forest.
💬 Discussed
Commission to discuss a policy governing metal detecting in conservation lands.
💬 Discussed
Town Counsel provides an update on legal matters related to a mesh core repeater (wireless network relay device) on conservation land.
💬 Discussed
Staff updates from the Community & Economic Development Department.
June 4, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued to June 10, 2026; no action expected June 4.
📍 136 South Main Street, Natick
🔄 Postponed
New Notice of Intent (wetlands permit application) continued to June 10 before any hearing.
📍 24 Peterson Road, Natick
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands permit hearing continued to June 10.
📍 273 West Central Street, Natick
🔄 Postponed
Ongoing wetlands permit hearing continued again to June 10.
📍 56 Beaver Dam Road, Natick
🔄 Postponed
Ongoing wetlands permit hearing continued to June 10.
📍 104 W. Central Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
The one active hearing June 4 — ongoing wetlands permit application for 16 Peterson Road is scheduled to be heard (not continued).
📍 16 Peterson Road, Natick
🔄 Postponed
Stormwater permit hearing continued to June 10.
📍 43 Cypress Road, Natick
💬 Discussed
Staff update from Claire on Community & Economic Development; details not specified in agenda.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
May 21, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing to formally close out a prior wetlands permit at 2 Arrow Path, confirming work was completed per approved conditions.
📍 2 Arrow Path
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands permit (Notice of Intent = formal application to work near a resource area) hearing at 56 Beaver Dam Road.
📍 56 Beaver Dam Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued wetlands permit hearing for proposed work at 104 West Central Street.
📍 104 West Central Street
📋 Proposed
New wetlands permit hearing for proposed work at 16 Peterson Road; first appearance before the Commission.
📍 16 Peterson Road
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a major stormwater permit for work at 43 Cypress Road, which regulates runoff impacts on nearby resources.
📍 43 Cypress Road
📋 Proposed
Approval of December 4th Conservation Commission meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss using volunteers to manage beaver activity in Town Forest, which can cause flooding of trails and adjacent properties.
📍 Town Forest
📋 Proposed
A request to allow metal detecting in Town Forest will be considered; Conservation land use policies typically restrict such activity.
📍 Town Forest
💬 Discussed
Staff updates from the Community & Economic Development Department.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
May 6, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Request to formally close out a previously permitted project at 172 Cottage Street, confirming all wetlands conditions were met.
📍 172 Cottage Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Request to close out permitted wetlands work at 5 Bass Terrace, confirming compliance with prior conditions.
📍 5 Bass Terrace, Natick
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing to formally map (delineate) wetland resource area boundaries at 5 Glenwood Street.
📍 5 Glenwood Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Commission will determine whether a sewer pump station project at Memorial Beach triggers state wetlands regulations.
📍 Memorial Beach, Natick
📋 Proposed
New wetlands permit application for work near resource areas at 104 West Central Street.
📍 104 West Central Street, Natick
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a local wetlands bylaw permit for work at 33 Pine Street.
📍 33 Pine Street, Natick
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on wetlands permit for work at three South Natick park parcels on Pleasant Street.
📍 7, 11, 23 Pleasant Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of using volunteers to manage beaver activity in the Town Forest.
📍 Town Forest, Natick
📋 Proposed
Commission will consider a request to allow metal detecting in the Town Forest.
📍 Town Forest, Natick
💬 Discussed
Commission will review a template letter (from Charles River Watershed Association) to MWRA regarding combined sewer overflow (CSO) discharges into the Charles River.
💬 Discussed
Staff update from the Community & Economic Development Department.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
April 29, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing to confirm wetland resource area boundaries at 5 Glenwood Street; DEP #233-933.
📍 5 Glenwood Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Hearing to determine whether proposed work at 195 Eliot Street triggers Wetlands Protection Act jurisdiction.
📍 195 Eliot Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit hearing under Natick's local bylaw for work at 33 Pine Street.
📍 33 Pine Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
New wetlands permit hearing (DEP #233-XXX, number pending) for proposed work at 56 Beaver Dam Road.
📍 56 Beaver Dam Road, Natick
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit hearing (DEP #233-934) for work at three South Natick park parcels on Pleasant Street.
📍 7, 11, 23 Pleasant Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Hearing for a major stormwater permit for proposed work at 43 Cypress Road.
📍 43 Cypress Road, Natick
📋 Proposed
Approval of meeting minutes from October 15 and November 2.
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss drainage issues along Route 27.
📍 Route 27, Natick
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss a veterans housing proposal, likely for conservation or wetlands impact review.
💬 Discussed
Staff updates from Claire in the Community & Economic Development Department.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
April 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Continued hearing to confirm the boundaries of wetland resource areas at 5 Glenwood Street.
📍 5 Glenwood Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Hearing on whether proposed work at 195 Eliot Street falls under Wetlands Protection Act jurisdiction.
📍 195 Eliot Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit hearing under Natick's local bylaw for proposed work at 33 Pine Street.
📍 33 Pine Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
New wetlands permit hearing for proposed work at 56 Beaver Dam Road.
📍 56 Beaver Dam Road, Natick
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit hearing for work at three South Natick park parcels on Pleasant Street — could affect recreational green space.
📍 7, 11, 23 Pleasant Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a major stormwater permit for development or site work at 43 Cypress Road.
📍 43 Cypress Road, Natick
📋 Proposed
Approval of meeting minutes from October 15 and November 2.
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss drainage issues along Route 27 — directly relevant to flooding and infrastructure near a major road corridor.
📍 Route 27, Natick
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss a proposed veterans housing project, likely reviewing wetlands or environmental impact implications.
📋 Proposed
Staff updates from the Community & Economic Development Department.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourns.
April 1, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public hearing to formally delineate wetland resource area boundaries at 5 Glenwood St (DEP #233-933), which determines what land is regulated under the Wetlands Protection Act.
📍 5 Glenwood Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Hearing on whether proposed work at 5 Lakewood St triggers Wetlands Protection Act jurisdiction — outcome determines if a full permit is required.
📍 5 Lakewood Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Approval of October 15 meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss and provide formal comments to the Planning Board on a development filing at 273 West Central St.
📍 273 West Central Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Commission will review drainage conditions or proposals along Route 27, likely related to stormwater or wetland impacts.
📍 Route 27, Natick
📋 Proposed
Staff updates from the Community & Economic Development Department.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjournment.
March 19, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Informal discussion of work performed without a permit in or near wetlands at 4 Running Brook Circle.
📍 4 Running Brook Circle, Natick
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Annual status update on the Community Organic Farm presented to the Commission.
📋 Proposed
Commission will review and provide comments on a Planning Board application for 273 West Central St., likely involving wetland-buffer concerns.
📍 273 West Central Street, Natick
📋 Proposed
Commission considers endorsing a federal earmark request to fund local drainage improvements.
📋 Proposed
Staff updates from Community & Economic Development Department.
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjournment.