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Updated July 31, 2026

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🔄 Postponed Conservation Commission · June 29, 2026
1076 Central Street — new religious facility
Coming up June 29: continued review of Day Spring Chapel's new religious building, parking lot, and demolition plan (DEP 298-0939).
📍 1076 Central Street (Map 56, Parcels 23, 24, 25)
Why this matters: Large new development with parking and demolition
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💬 Discussed Conservation Commission · June 29, 2026
Bicycle/walking trail along railroad bed
Coming up June 29: discussion of developing a bike/walking trail along the railroad bed on Paul M. Goulston Conservation land and surrounding land.
📍 Paul M. Goulston Conservation land
Why this matters: New recreational trail near conservation land
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📋 Proposed Conservation Commission · June 25, 2026
DEP 298-0941 NOI – 20 Lawler Lane (Swimming Pool)
Proposed 10'x20' in-ground pool with concrete patio at 20 Lawler Lane needs Conservation Commission approval due to proximity to regulated wetland area.
📍 20 Lawler Lane, Stoughton
Why this matters: Wetlands permit required for backyard pool project near regulated area.
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🔄 Postponed Conservation Commission · June 25, 2026
DEP 298-0940 NOI – 99 Central Street (Grease Trap & Sewer) – Continuance
Proposed outdoor grease trap, sewer ejector system, pump chamber, and force main at 99 Central Street (Map 90, Parcel 91) continued again.
📍 99 Central Street (Map 90, Parcel 91)
Why this matters: Commercial sewer infrastructure near wetlands on Central Street corridor.
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🔄 Postponed DEP 298-0938 NOI – 11 Knob Hill Circle (Deforestation Mitigation) – Continuance Conservation Commission · June 25, 2026
Hearing on mitigation for deforestation in a regulated wetland buffer zone at 11 Knob Hill Circle continues.
📍 11 Knob Hill Circle
Why this matters: Deforestation in protected wetland buffer — enforcement/mitigation case.
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🔄 Postponed DEP 298-0939 NOI – 1076 Central Street, Day Spring Chapel (New Religious Facility) – Continuance Conservation Commission · June 25, 2026
Construction of a new religious facility building, parking lot, and associated demolition at 1076 Central Street (Map 56, Parcels 23–25) continues.
📍 1076 Central Street (Map 56, Parcels 23, 24, 25)
Why this matters: Large new construction and demolition on Central Street near wetlands.
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💬 Discussed Atkinson Ave – Conservation Stewardship of Town-Owned Parcels 061-010 & 062-012 Conservation Commission · June 25, 2026
Commission to discuss taking stewardship of two town-owned parcels on Atkinson Ave for conservation purposes.
📍 Atkinson Avenue (Parcels 061-010 & 062-012)
Why this matters: Town parcels may become protected conservation land.
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💬 Discussed Bicycle/Walking Trail Along Railroad Bed – Goulston Conservation Land Conservation Commission · June 25, 2026
Commission to discuss developing a bike and walking trail along the railroad bed on Paul M. Goulston Conservation Land and surrounding parcels.
📍 Paul M. Goulston Conservation Land
Why this matters: Potential new public trail on conservation land — recreational access for residents.
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🔄 Postponed Continued Public Hearing – Day Spring Chapel, 1076 Central Street (SP26-001 / SPP26-001) Planning Board · June 25, 2026
Proposed 22,500 SF church with assembly hall, 27 parking spaces (special permit to reduce requirement from 36), and waivers for traffic and development impact reports; continuance requested to July 16.
📍 1076 Central Street (Assessors Map 56 Lots 23, 24 & 25)
Why this matters: Large new assembly building; reduced parking and waived traffic study.
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💬 Discussed 143 & 150 York Street – Former Sinai Hospital Site Reuse Presentation (Berkeley Investments, Inc.) Planning Board · June 25, 2026
Berkeley Investments presents redevelopment plans for the former Sinai Hospital site at 143 & 150 York Street.
📍 143 & 150 York Street
Why this matters: Large former hospital site redevelopment affects nearby property values.
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📋 Proposed School Improvement Plan Development SY26-27 School Committee · June 24, 2026
Council will work on developing South Elementary's School Improvement Plan for the 2026-27 school year.
📍 171 Ash Street, Stoughton, MA
Why this matters: Sets school priorities and goals affecting all South Elementary families.
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📋 Proposed Institutional Review Summary School Committee · June 24, 2026
Review of an institutional assessment of South Elementary — details not specified in agenda.
📍 171 Ash Street, Stoughton, MA
Why this matters: School performance review relevant to families enrolled at South Elementary.
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⚠️ These summaries are AI-generated and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original source documents for anything important. This site is not affiliated with the Town of Stoughton and is not legal advice.

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