Conservation Commission
Protects Sherborn's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
185 items across 15 meetings.
June 18, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening and agenda review at 7:15 PM via Zoom.
🔄 Postponed
Hearing for house renovation, addition, new well, and replacement septic at Map 7, part of Lot 41 has been continued to July 16, 2026 at the applicant's request.
📍 179 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Toll Brothers proposes a 55+ senior residential community with clubhouse, pool, parking, and one wetland crossing, partially within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and buffer zones on Map 5, Lots 32, 48A & 55.
📍 84–104 Coolidge Street and 0 Meadowbrook Road
• Status unclear
Commission will review a warrant (payment authorization).
• Status unclear
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
General conservation land management discussion.
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss relocating the Bailey Trail easement affecting parcels at Greenwood Street and Washington Street.
📍 Lot 4 Greenwood Street & Lot 3 Washington Street
• Status unclear
Request to reissue a completed-project compliance certificate for 215 Washington Street.
📍 215 Washington Street
• Status unclear
Review of compliance certificate for completed work at 86 N Main Street.
📍 86 N Main Street
• Status unclear
Conservation Agent will report on conservation land conditions and any site questions or concerns.
📋 Proposed
Minor approval for greenhouse construction within a resource area buffer.
📍 44 North Main Street
📋 Proposed
Minor approval for soil testing near a wetland buffer.
📍 83 Old Orchard Street
📋 Proposed
Minor approval for soil testing near a wetland buffer.
📍 5 Whitney Street
📋 Proposed
Minor approval for septic design and installation within a wetland buffer zone.
📍 75 Forest Street
📋 Proposed
Minor approval for septic design and installation within a wetland buffer zone.
📍 77 Forest Street
📋 Proposed
Minor approval for septic design and installation within a wetland buffer zone.
📍 79 Forest Street
📋 Proposed
Minor approval for soil testing near a wetland buffer.
📍 24 Stoney Brook Road
📋 Proposed
Minor approval for septic design and installation within a wetland buffer zone.
📍 38 Bullard Street
📋 Proposed
Minor approval for a roof over an existing patio within a wetland buffer zone.
📍 51 Western Ave
June 4, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening and agenda review.
📋 Proposed
Request for Determination of Applicability (wetlands-jurisdiction ruling) for grading and maintenance on an existing gravel driveway — Sandra Beauregard.
📍 136 Western Avenue
🔄 Postponed
Notice of Intent for house renovation, addition, driveway reconfiguration, walkways, new well, and replacement septic system — Ed Paturzo; continued from April 16 and May 21.
📍 179 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss a warrant item (details not specified in agenda).
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Update or discussion on Meadowbrook Commons — no details provided in agenda.
📍 Meadowbrook Commons
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss conservation land management topics (specifics not detailed).
📋 Proposed
Commission will review a solar-related inquiry received via correspondence — details not specified.
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss appointing a member to the Land Acquisition Committee.
📋 Proposed
Conservation agent will report on conservation land conditions and any active site questions.
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval application to install a greenhouse at 44 North Main St.
📍 44 North Main Street
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval for soil testing at 83 Old Orchard Street.
📍 83 Old Orchard Street
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval for soil testing at 5 Whitney Street.
📍 5 Whitney Street
May 21, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening and agenda review.
📋 Proposed
Request for Determination of Applicability (wetlands jurisdiction check) for soil testing to upgrade a failed septic system at 155 Maple St.
📍 155 Maple Street, Map 2, Lot 109
🔄 Postponed
Notice of Intent (wetlands permit) for renovating an existing house, adding an addition, reconfiguring the driveway, adding walkways, a new well, and a replacement septic at 179 Washington St; continued from April 16.
📍 179 Washington Street, Map 7, part of Lot 41
• Status unclear
Commission to review and act on a warrant.
• Status unclear
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of ongoing conservation land management matters.
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss a solar-related inquiry received via correspondence.
📋 Proposed
Commission to consider an emergency certification for a railroad culvert off Forest Street, bypassing standard permitting timelines due to urgent conditions.
📍 Forest Street
📋 Proposed
Commission to appoint a member to the Land Acquisition Committee.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent to report on current site issues and field questions.
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval for soil testing at 31 Harrington Ridge Rd.
📍 31 Harrington Ridge Road
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval for barn work at 160 Nason Hill Rd.
📍 160 Nason Hill Road
📋 Proposed
Updated administrative approval for design changes at 41 Old Orchard St.
📍 41 Old Orchard Street
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval for two barns at 115 North Main St.
📍 115 North Main Street
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval for soil testing at 54 Prospect St.
📍 54 Prospect Street
May 7, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued NOI hearing for house renovation, addition, driveway reconfiguration, walkways, new well, and replacement septic system at Map 7, part of Lot 41 — continued from April 16.
📍 179 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss a warrant (municipal spending authorization).
📋 Proposed
Review and approve prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of Commission land management matters — details not specified in agenda.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of tree mitigation — details not specified in agenda.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent will report on site issues and questions.
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval application for soil testing at 31 Harrington Ridge Road.
📍 31 Harrington Ridge Road
📋 Proposed
Application to remove a tree at 175 Maple Street.
📍 175 Maple Street
📋 Proposed
Application to remove a tree at 10 Spywood Road.
📍 10 Spywood Road
April 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Request for Determination of Applicability (wetlands review trigger) to construct a detached garage at 109 North Main St. — Matthew Anderson.
📍 109 North Main Street
📋 Proposed
Notice of Intent to renovate an existing house, add an addition, reconfigure the driveway, install walkways, a new well, and a replacement septic system at 179 Washington St. — Ed Paturzo.
📍 179 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Minor plan change proposed for the Town Tennis Courts project at 0 Cemetery Lane.
📍 0 Cemetery Lane
💬 Discussed
Commission will review the latest drought status update as of March 1, 2026.
• Status unclear
Review of warrant items.
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of land management matters.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent will report on site issues and questions.
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval for soil testing at 114 Woodland Street.
📍 114 Woodland Street
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval for a distribution box (septic component) replacement at 76 Hollis Street.
📍 76 Hollis Street
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval for soil testing at 155 Maple Street.
📍 155 Maple Street
April 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Discussion with the Farm Pond Advisory Committee about Farm Pond — topic details not specified in agenda.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on proposal to remove trees to expand an existing driveway and lawn near wetlands; continued from March 19, 2026.
📍 28 Lake Street
📋 Proposed
New hearing on proposal to improve an existing patio, repair and expand a deck, and install a pathway near wetlands.
📍 55 Page Farm Road
📋 Proposed
Commission to discuss a warrant (spending authorization) — details not specified.
📋 Proposed
Commission budget discussion — details not specified.
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of Commission land management matters — details not specified.
📋 Proposed
Commission to discuss its tree mitigation policy — changes could affect future project approvals townwide.
📋 Proposed
Discussion regarding Sherborn Village Condominiums — nature of issue not specified in agenda.
📍 59 N Main Street
📋 Proposed
Discussion of MACC matters — details not specified.
📋 Proposed
Commission to discuss the state DOT's vegetation management plan, which governs roadside cutting near wetlands.
📋 Proposed
Commission to discuss Eversource's plan to manage vegetation (tree trimming) near power lines and wetlands.
📋 Proposed
Routine administrative approval for soil testing at 88 Brush Hill Road.
📍 88 Brush Hill Road
📋 Proposed
Routine administrative approval for soil testing at Bullard and S Main Streets.
📍 Bullard & S Main Streets
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval application for a detached garage at 109 N Main Street near a resource area.
📍 109 N Main Street
📋 Proposed
Administrative approval application for a home addition at 53 Woodland Street near a resource area.
📍 53 Woodland Street
📋 Proposed
Routine administrative approval for soil testing at 38 Bullard Street.
📍 38 Bullard Street
March 19, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Virtual meeting opens at 7:15 PM; agenda reviewed for any late-added items.
📋 Proposed
Commission discusses unspecified matters concerning the Sherborn Village Condominiums property coming up March 19.
📍 59 N Main Street
📋 Proposed
Commission reviews a warrant; details not specified in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Commission discusses its budget; no figures provided in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Review and approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Commission discusses land management matters; no specifics provided.
📋 Proposed
Commission reviews its tree mitigation policy; could affect permits requiring tree removal on conservation land.
📋 Proposed
Commission discusses matters related to the statewide MACC organization.
📋 Proposed
Commission reviews MassDOT's plan to manage roadside vegetation, which may affect town roads and abutting properties.
📋 Proposed
Commission reviews Eversource's plan to manage vegetation near utility lines.
📋 Proposed
Conservation Agent reports on current site issues or questions; details not specified.
📋 Proposed
Routine administrative approval for soil testing at 88 Brush Hill Road within Conservation jurisdiction.
📍 88 Brush Hill Road
March 5, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Virtual meeting opened at 7:15 PM; quorum confirmed.
✅ Approved
Three applications confirmed outside Conservation jurisdiction; notably, Trustees of Reservations removed a house and septic at 63 Bullard St., adding open space to town.
🔄 Postponed
Proposal to remove 7 trees, expand lawn by 1,976 sq ft and driveway by 102 sq ft within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone; Commission flagged concern about buffer impact and needs a site visit before deciding.
📍 28 Lake Street
✅ Approved
Revised septic design moved entirely outside the 50-foot wetland buffer; approved 5-0 with shrub plantings, wetland bounds, and reference to an outstanding vegetation enforcement action.
📍 86 North Main Street
✅ Approved
Three 3-story apartment buildings with parking and amenities approved 5-0 after nearly a year of hearings, subject to detailed wetland restoration, monitoring, and mitigation conditions.
📍 84 & 86 Coolidge Street
✅ Approved
Original order of conditions for well-location approval closed out as no work was ever performed under it; superseded by separate subsequent orders.
📍 65 Farm Road
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 PM.
March 5, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Virtual meeting opens at 7:15 PM; agenda items may be reordered.
📋 Proposed
Proposal to remove trees to expand an existing driveway and lawn at 28 Lake Street (Map 10, part of Lot 37).
📍 28 Lake Street (Map 10, part of Lot 37)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on replacing a failed septic system within the 100-foot Wetland Buffer Zone and Riverfront Area at 86 North Main Street (Map 10, part of Lot 40).
📍 86 North Main Street (Map 10, part of Lot 40)
🔄 Postponed
Long-running hearing on KennedyWilson's proposal to build three 3-story multi-family apartment buildings, a clubhouse, parking, and amenities within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone at 84 & 86 Coolidge Street (Map 5, Lots 54 & 55).
📍 84 & 86 Coolidge Street (Map 5, Lots 54 & 55)
💬 Discussed
Commission to discuss an upcoming town warrant article.
💬 Discussed
Commission to review its budget.
📋 Proposed
Review and approve prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Request to close out a prior wetlands permit at 65 Farm Road by issuing a Certificate of Compliance.
📍 65 Farm Road
💬 Discussed
Commission to discuss land management matters for Conservation-owned land.
💬 Discussed
Commission to discuss its policy governing mitigation for tree removal under its jurisdiction.
💬 Discussed
Commission to discuss a proposed or existing Stormwater Bylaw.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent to report on current site issues and questions.
📋 Proposed
Administrative review of a deck project at 153 Nason Hill Road near a wetland buffer.
📍 153 Nason Hill Road
📋 Proposed
Administrative review of septic system removal at 63 Bullard Street.
📍 63 Bullard Street
📋 Proposed
Update on septic design and installation work previously approved at 93 Goulding Street.
📍 93 Goulding Street
February 19, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting opened at 7:15 PM; quorum present.
✅ Approved
Nine AA applications (septic designs, distribution box replacements, deck, garage addition, soil testing at various addresses) confirmed out of Conservation Commission jurisdiction.
💬 Discussed
Application to remove 3 trees at 17 McGregor Road reviewed.
💬 Discussed
Sherborn Forest and Trails Association proposed a volunteer invasive-species removal policy; commission required conservation agent approval for any work on conservation land or within wetlands jurisdiction.
✅ Approved
Hearing closed and project approved 5-0-1: two duplex dwellings get wetlands protection approval with buffer stabilization via seed mix, erosion controls, and four boundary monuments at the 212-foot contour.
📍 137–143 Washington Street (Map 7, part of Lot 49)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 5, 2026 at applicant's request; site visit also postponed due to snow; revised plan moves septic out of the 50-foot buffer zone.
📍 86 North Main Street (Map 10, part of Lot 40)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to March 5, 2026; key unresolved issue is invasive-species management in the wet meadow area, with annual mowing discussed; draft Order of Conditions to be circulated before next meeting.
📍 84 & 86 Coolidge Street (Map 5, Lots 54 & 55)
💬 Discussed
Planning Board's proposed bylaw creates three permit tiers based on land disturbance and impervious area; major permits triggered by projects over 1 acre disturbance, over 20,000 sq ft new impervious surface, or any new dwelling; public hearing February 24 before town meeting.
💬 Discussed
Site visit to 86 North Main Street pending weather; MACC meeting February 28.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:31 PM.
February 19, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine call to order and agenda review.
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses Sherborn Forest and Trails Association's trail stewardship program and its policy on invasive species removal.
🔄 Postponed
Proposal to build two duplex-style dwellings with driveway, septic, private water supply, and stormwater management on Map 7, part of Lot 49, near wetlands.
📍 137–143 Washington Street (Map 7, part of Lot 49)
🔄 Postponed
Failed septic system replacement within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone and Riverfront Area at Map 10, part of Lot 40.
📍 86 North Main Street (Map 10, part of Lot 40)
🔄 Postponed
KennedyWilson (formerly Toll Brothers) proposes three 3-story multi-family apartment buildings, a clubhouse, parking, and amenities within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone; continued since Sept. 2025.
📍 84 & 86 Coolidge Street (Map 5, Lots 54 & 55)
💬 Discussed
Commission reviews warrant articles and budget matters.
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses its policy for mitigating tree removal impacts.
💬 Discussed
Commission reviews the town's stormwater bylaw.
💬 Discussed
Grant-funded plan to remove invasive species from four Sherborn conservation parcels via the SuAsCo CISMA (regional invasive-species cooperative) program.
📋 Proposed
Routine approvals for septic design updates, distribution box replacements, a deck replacement, an addition with detached garage (156 S. Main St.), and soil testing at eight Sherborn properties.
📍 39 Brush Hill Rd, 17 Everett St, 20 Nason Hill Rd, 32 Cider Hill Ln, 3 Maple St, 4 Cider Hill Ln, 156 S Main St, 97 Bullard St
📋 Proposed
Application to remove three trees at 17 McGregor Road.
📍 17 McGregor Road
February 5, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
All five commissioners present; no additional topics added.
💬 Discussed
Commission's budget was presented to Advisory Committee the prior evening with no specific feedback yet.
💬 Discussed
Two applications confirmed outside commission jurisdiction: soil testing at 38 Bullard St and septic design update at 21 Goulding Street East.
📍 38 Bullard Street; 21 Goulding Street East
✅ Approved
Commission voted 5-0 to expand the existing order of conditions to cover all three Farm Road lots after ANR-driven lot-line changes; no new construction proposed.
📍 65 Farm Road (Map 11, Lot 60A)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to Feb 19 on a four-unit 40B affordable-housing proposal (two duplexes) near wetlands; key dispute is buffer-zone slope planting and fertilizer/pesticide/lighting conditions.
📍 137-143 Washington Street (Map 7, part of Lot 49)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to Feb 19; owner seeks to replace a failed pre-1996 septic system with a GeoFlow/MicroFast unit within the 100-ft wetland buffer; commission wants alternatives analysis and site visit before deciding.
📍 86 North Main Street (Map 10, part of Lot 40)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to Feb 19; applicant presented an enhanced mitigation plan with 737 native plantings replacing 179 removed trees; outstanding items include deicing/snow management, lighting dimming, pesticide protocols, and invasive-species management.
📍 84 & 86 Coolidge Street (Map 5, Lots 54 & 55)
💬 Discussed
Forest and Trails Association began broader trail grooming program using snow dog equipment on Bailey Trail and Barber Reservation; cross-country ski team will use trails instead of traveling to Weston.
📍 Bailey Trail; Barber Reservation
💬 Discussed
Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions conference scheduled Feb 28; ML may attend and commissioners may carpool.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 9:44 PM, 5-0.
February 5, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Virtual meeting opens at 7:15 PM via Zoom; agenda review for any late-added topics.
📋 Proposed
Proposal to expand the approved project area at 65 Farm Road (Map 11, Lot 60A) to encompass Lots 3, 4, and 5 Farm Road; Sherborn Bylaw Only, file #25-2.
📍 65 Farm Road (Map 11, Lot 60A)
📋 Proposed
Proposal to build two duplex-style dwellings with driveway, on-site septic, private water supply, landscaping, and stormwater system; DEP File #283-0XXX, Wetlands Protection Act only.
📍 137–143 Washington Street, Lot 3 (Map 7, part of Lot 49)
📋 Proposed
Proposal to replace a failed septic system within the 100-foot Wetland Buffer Zone and Riverfront Area; DEP File #283-0XXX.
📍 86 North Main Street (Map 10, part of Lot 40)
🔄 Postponed
Ongoing review of proposal to build three 3-story multi-family apartment buildings, clubhouse, parking, and amenities within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone; DEP File #283-0473, continued nine times since September 2025.
📍 84 & 86 Coolidge Street (Map 5, Lots 54 & 55)
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss the town warrant, budget, prior meeting minutes, land management matters, and its tree mitigation policy.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent provides updates on active site issues.
📋 Proposed
Routine administrative approval for soil testing at 38 Bullard Street.
📍 38 Bullard Street
📋 Proposed
Updated administrative approval application for septic system design at 21 Goulding Street East.
📍 21 Goulding Street East
• Status unclear
Tree removal applications listed on the agenda; no specifics provided in the document.
January 15, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting called to order at 7:15 PM; all five commissioners present.
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved 5-0.
💬 Discussed
Five AA applications listed: pool at 156 Nason Hill Road (AA-26-33) denied as an AA and escalated to RDA; entryway (39 Green Lane), soil testing (20 Nason Hill Road), new house/well (69 Forest Street Lot 2), and septic design (21 Goulding Street East) noted.
💬 Discussed
Application to remove one tree at 194 Maple Street submitted to Commission.
✅ Approved
T-Mobile equipment pad upgrades within preexisting Eversource right-of-way compound approved with Negative 3 determination; no change to tower height, footprint, or compound; disturbed areas must be restored.
✅ Approved
Certificate of Compliance issued for a 2012 boulder retaining wall and septic system at 18 Wildwood Road; discovered missing during property sale; work confirmed as compliant.
💬 Discussed
Budget discussions ongoing; Commission meets with full Advisory Committee February 4, followed by a public hearing with Select Board and Advisory Committee in March or April.
✅ Approved
Pool, spa, paver patio, and a 2-ft retaining wall (built in 100-ft wetland buffer zone despite 2022 permit showing it outside) approved Negative 3, conditioned on submission of a planting and mitigation plan before permit issuance.
📍 156 Nason Hill Road
✅ Approved
Driveway at Lot 4, 65 Farm Road moved from wetland buffer zone to Farm Street, removing ~800 sq ft of asphalt from buffer; approved 6-0; neighbor concerns about Farm Road flooding referred to Planning Board for stormwater oversight.
📍 Lot 4, 65 Farm Road
✅ Approved
Amendment approved 6-0 to reflect house footprint (230 sq ft) and utilities moved further into wetland buffer zone due to foundation replacement, with updated stormwater dry-well management required by Planning Board.
📍 81 Prospect Street
🔄 Postponed
Proposal for three 3-story multi-family apartment buildings, clubhouse, parking, and amenities in 100-ft wetland buffer at 84 & 86 Coolidge Street (Map 5, Lots 54 & 55) continued to February 5, 2026, for Commission review of new materials.
📍 84 & 86 Coolidge Street
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:22 PM.
January 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening and agenda review.
📋 Proposed
New RDA (wetland applicability review) for T-Mobile tower work and equipment pad upgrades within the Eversource right-of-way at Washington Street (Map 3, Lot 82C).
📍 Washington Street (Map 3, Lot 82C)
📋 Proposed
New RDA for inground pool, spa, paver patio, and grading at 156 Nason Hill Road — plus an already-built unpermitted retaining wall requiring review.
📍 156 Nason Hill Road (Map 9, Lot 22A)
💬 Discussed
Proposed minor revision to driveway layout within the wetland buffer zone at Lot 4, 65 Farm Road (Map 11, Lot 60A).
📍 65 Farm Road, Lot 4 (Map 11, Lot 60A)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing to amend the wetland Order of Conditions at 81 Prospect Street to reflect a single-family home physically moved into the buffer zone for zoning-setback compliance.
📍 81 Prospect Street (Map 5, Lot 72)
🔄 Postponed
Ninth continued hearing on KennedyWilson's proposal for three 3-story multi-family apartment buildings, a clubhouse, and parking within the 100-foot wetland buffer at 84 & 86 Coolidge Street.
📍 84 & 86 Coolidge Street (Map 5, Lots 54 & 55)
💬 Discussed
Commission to discuss and act on a town warrant article.
💬 Discussed
Review of certificate of compliance (formal close-out of a wetland permit) for 18 Wildwood Drive.
📍 18 Wildwood Drive
💬 Discussed
Commission reviews its budget.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of land management matters (details not specified in agenda).
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses its policy on tree mitigation (compensatory replanting for removed trees).
📋 Proposed
Five administrative approvals listed: pool at 156 Nason Hill Road was DENIED (AA-26-33); others covering an entryway, soil testing, new house/well, and septic design are pending.
📍 156 Nason Hill Rd; 39 Green Lane; 20 Nason Hill Rd; 69 Forest St (Lot 2); 21 Goulding St E
📋 Proposed
Application to remove one tree at 194 Maple Street.
📍 194 Maple Street