Conservation Commission
Protects Sherborn's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
77 items across 6 meetings.
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