Protects Westborough's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
109 items across 9 meetings.
June 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Appointment of Christopher Braden as Conservation Commissioner coming up June 9.
• Status unclear
Routine departmental and committee updates.
📋 Proposed
Gary Orlando seeks a COC (Certificate of Compliance, confirming work met permit conditions) for a completed commercial building with contractor's yard, grading, and stormwater work at 105 Flanders Rd (Assessor ID 29-4-0).
📍 105 Flanders Road, Assessor ID 29-4-0
🔄 Postponed
EG America's proposed 50,000 sq ft warehouse with parking, utilities, and stormwater at 165 Flanders Rd is continued to the July 14 meeting.
📍 165 Flanders Road, Assessor ID 31-7-0
📋 Proposed
9 Otis Street LLC requests amendment to modify existing stormwater design via an underdrain system and replacement of bed filtration material at 9 Otis St (Assessor ID 26-53-0).
📍 9 Otis Street, Assessor ID 26-53-0
🔄 Postponed
Provision Ministry's proposed warehouse with parking, stormwater, and grading at 5 Technology Dr is continued to July 14.
📍 5 Technology Drive, Assessor ID 36-17-0
🔄 Postponed
Sundara Guru's proposal to raze the existing house at 228 Ruggles St and build a 3-lot subdivision with a new roadway and stormwater infrastructure is continued to July 14.
📍 228 Ruggles Street, Assessor ID 4-14A-0
📋 Proposed
Town DPW proposes restoring Jackstraw Brook via stream realignment to its historical location, culvert upsizing and removal, and wetland/riparian restoration along Hopkinton Rd, Morse St, and Upton Rd.
📍 Hopkinton Road, Morse Street, and Upton Road (multiple locations)
📋 Proposed
Commission will vote on representatives to the Community Preservation Committee, Open Space Preservation Committee, and Walkup Robinson Committee (2 seats).
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
May 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Appointment of Steve Henry as a Conservation Commissioner.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Routine staff and committee updates.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a new 50,000 sqft warehouse with parking, driveway, utilities, landscaping, and stormwater; continued to 7/14.
📍 165 Flanders Rd (Assessor ID 31-7-0)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing to amend stormwater design by adding an underdrain system and replacing bed filtration material; continued to 6/9.
📍 9 Otis St (Assessor ID 26-53-0)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on a new warehouse with parking, stormwater, utilities, grading, and landscaping; continued to 6/9.
📍 5 Technology Dr (Assessor ID 36-17-0)
🔄 Postponed
New hearing to demolish an existing home and build a 3-lot subdivision with new roadway, stormwater, utilities, and grading; continued to 6/9.
📍 228 Ruggles St (Assessor ID 4-14A-0)
April 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Staff updates on department matters.
• Status unclear
Committee member reports.
🔄 Postponed
Hearing on razing an existing home and building a 3-lot subdivision with roadway, stormwater, and utilities; continued to 5/12/26.
📍 228 Ruggles St (Assessor ID 4-14A-0)
🔄 Postponed
New 50,000 sq ft warehouse with parking, driveway, utilities, and stormwater infrastructure near wetlands; continued to 7/14/26.
📍 165 Flanders Rd (Assessor ID 31-7-0)
🔄 Postponed
Request to modify existing stormwater design by installing an underdrain system and replacing bed filtration material.
📍 9 Otis St (Assessor ID 26-53-0)
🔄 Postponed
Construction of a 26,000 sq ft commercial building with parking, stormwater, and utilities on multiple Oak St parcels.
📍 0 Oak St (Assessor IDs 33-20, 36, 38, & 39-0)
🔄 Postponed
Provision Ministry's proposed warehouse with parking, stormwater, and utilities; will present before being continued.
📍 5 Technology Dr (Assessor ID 36-17-0)
📋 Proposed
Commission will consider closing out the 2024 enforcement order at 117 Adams St, suggesting compliance may be complete.
📍 117 Adams Street
📋 Proposed
Commission will consider closing out the 2024 enforcement order at 3 Blue Heron Court.
📍 3 Blue Heron Court
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss implementing a standardized wetland plant list for restoration projects and tree removal requests.
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss adopting state Department of Environmental Resources (DOER) energy project siting guidelines.
• Status unclear
Meeting close.
March 17, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes signed with no comments.
💬 Discussed
Director noted new state solar/battery storage permitting guidelines towns may adopt, and a Japanese Knotweed removal pilot resuming this spring.
✅ Approved
Completed single-family driveway and utilities project granted final certification; site fully stabilized.
📍 15 Quick Farm Road (Assessor ID 4-235-0)
🔄 Postponed
Proposed warehouse with parking and stormwater continued to April 14 at applicant's request, no updates given.
📍 5 Technology Drive (Assessor ID 36-17-0)
🔄 Postponed
Proposed 50,000 sqft warehouse continued to July 14 at applicant's request, no updates given.
📍 165 Flanders Road (Assessor ID 31-7-0)
🔄 Postponed
Proposed 26,000 sqft commercial building continued to April 14; site visit adjusted wetland flags and plans revised for firetruck access and stormwater.
📍 0 Oak Street (Assessor ID 33-20, 36, 38, & 39-0)
✅ Approved
Approved with Order of Conditions: parking lot, retaining wall, dog park and stormwater system for a multi-family residential development; Planning Board approved March 8.
📍 222 Turnpike Road (Assessor ID 27-40-0)
🔄 Postponed
Request to modify existing stormwater design continued to April 14 at applicant's request, no updates given.
📍 9 Otis Street (Assessor ID 26-35-0)
✅ Approved
Town Water Department approved to add water connection utilities and abandon a prior connection, with vernal pool buffer waiver and salamander protections; pending revised plans.
📍 Andrews Street Wellfield (Assessor ID 14-26-0 & 14-27-0)
✅ Approved
Approved fencing, shed with gravel pad, and removal of a leaning 22-inch white pine in the buffer zone; pending revised plans.
📍 10 Jacob Amsden Road (Assessor ID 39-148-0)
🔄 Postponed
Proposed razing of a home and a 3-lot subdivision with roadway and stormwater continued to April 14, no presentation given.
📍 228 Ruggles Street (Assessor ID 4-14A-0)
✅ Approved
Ratified emergency certification for DPW to repair a 12-inch water main, sidewalk, and curbing after a break that created a now-filled sink hole; paving to come.
📍 55 East Main Street (Assessor ID 28-182-0)
✅ Approved
Authorized Chair to sign a letter supporting a state OneStop grant application; revised plan keeps Mores Street functional while upgrading culverts and stormwater.
💰 Grant application (amount not stated)
📍 Jackstraw Brook / Mores Street
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:14 P.M.
March 17, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Staff and committee updates — no specific action items listed.
📋 Proposed
Owner Christopher Correnti seeks a Certificate of Compliance confirming completion of a single-family home, driveway, grading, and utilities near wetlands.
📍 15 Quick Farm Road, Assessor ID 4-235-0
🔄 Postponed
Provision Ministry's proposal to build a warehouse with parking, stormwater, and utilities is continued to April 14.
📍 5 Technology Drive, Assessor ID 36-17-0
🔄 Postponed
EG America's proposal for a new 50,000 sq ft warehouse with parking, driveway, and stormwater infrastructure is continued to July 14.
📍 165 Flanders Road, Assessor ID 31-7-0
📋 Proposed
AK & C Holdings proposes a 26,000 sq ft commercial building with parking, stormwater, utilities, and grading on currently vacant Oak Street parcels.
📍 0 Oak Street, Assessor IDs 33-20, 36, 38, & 39-0
📋 Proposed
Post Road Realty proposes a parking lot, retaining wall, dog park, and stormwater system associated with a new multi-family residential development.
📍 222 Turnpike Road, Assessor ID 27-40-0
📋 Proposed
9 Otis Street, LLC seeks to modify approved stormwater design by adding an underdrain system and replacing bed filtration material.
📍 9 Otis Street, Assessor ID 26-53-0
📋 Proposed
Town Water Department proposes installing additional water connection utilities and abandoning a previously approved connection at the Andrews Street wells.
📍 Andrews Street Wells Field, Assessor IDs 14-26-0 & 14-27-0
📋 Proposed
Homeowners Allison Bird & Andrey Zholudok seek approval for fencing, a shed with gravel pad, and removal of one tree near a wetland resource area.
📍 10 Jacob Amsden Road, Assessor ID 39-148-0
📋 Proposed
Sundara Guru proposes razing an existing home and creating a 3-lot subdivision with a new roadway, stormwater infrastructure, and utilities.
📍 228 Ruggles Street, Assessor ID 4-14A-0
📋 Proposed
DPW seeks emergency approval to repair a 12-inch water main, sidewalk, and granite curbing, with road reclamation on East Main Street and the 50 East Main St entrance apron.
📍 55 East Main Street, Assessor ID 28-182-0
📋 Proposed
Commission considers supporting an Environmental and Climate OneStop grant application for Jackstraw Brook culvert improvements and stream restoration, and authorizing the Chair to sign a support letter.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
February 10, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
December 9, 2025 and January 13, 2026 minutes signed with no comments.
✅ Approved
Partial compliance certificate issued for completed work on the 116 East Main Street parcel (being sold), leaving 4 Lyman Street's permit open.
📍 4 Lyman St & 116 East Main St (ID 28-22-0 & 28-23-0)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing for a new 50,000 sqft warehouse with parking and stormwater continued to March 17 at applicant's request; no updates given.
📍 165 Flanders Rd (ID 31-7-0)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing for parking lot, retaining wall, dog park and stormwater tied to a multi-family residential development continued to March 17.
📍 222 Turnpike Rd (ID 27-40-0)
🔄 Postponed
Request to modify stormwater design with an underdrain and new filtration bed continued to March 17.
📍 9 Otis St (ID 26-35-0)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing for a 26,000 sqft commercial building with parking and stormwater continued to March 17; Vice-Chair Lundberg recused.
📍 0 Oak St (ID 33-20, 36, 38, & 39-0)
🔄 Postponed
Warehouse project hearing continued to March 17; commission discussed defining vernal pool habitat boundary, with burden of proof on applicant.
📍 5 Technology Dr (ID 36-17-0)
🔄 Postponed
Town Water Department's request to add water connection utilities and abandon a prior connection continued to March 17.
📍 Andrews St Wells Field (ID 14-26-0 & 14-27-0)
✅ Approved
Commission voted to support a Community Preservation funding article for trail improvements at Bowman Conservation Area.
💰 Funding amount not specified
📍 Bowman Conservation Area
✅ Approved
Commission voted to support a warrant article for high-priority hazardous tree removals in town-owned conservation areas.
💰 Funding amount not specified
✅ Approved
Commission voted to support capital funding to develop land management plans for town-owned conservation areas.
💰 Capital funding amount not specified
✅ Approved
Commission authorized signing a Conservation Restriction granting protection to Sudbury Valley Trustees for the Ellis-Walker Conservation Area.
📍 Ellis-Walker Conservation Area
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
February 10, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Routine department and committee updates.
📋 Proposed
Partial certificate of compliance for construction of a new two-story building with utilities, grading, landscaping, and parking.
📍 4 Lyman St & 116 East Main St
🔄 Postponed
New 50,000 sqft warehouse with parking, driveway, utilities, and stormwater infrastructure; continued to 3/17.
📍 165 Flanders Rd
🔄 Postponed
Parking lot, retaining wall, dog park, and stormwater system tied to a multi-family residential development.
📍 222 Turnpike Rd
🔄 Postponed
Modify existing stormwater design with an underdrain system and replacement of bed filtration material; continued to 3/17.
📍 9 Otis St
🔄 Postponed
26,000 sqft commercial building with parking, stormwater infrastructure, utilities, grading, and landscaping; continued to 3/17.
📍 0 Oak St
💬 Discussed
Warehouse with parking, stormwater infrastructure, utilities, grading, and landscaping; no longer continued.
📍 5 Technology Dr
📋 Proposed
Town Water Department seeks to install additional water connection utilities and abandon a previously approved connection.
📍 Andrews St Wells Field
💬 Discussed
Considering support for warrant articles funding Bowman trail improvements, hazardous tree removals, and land management plans for town conservation areas.
💬 Discussed
Considering signing the conservation restriction for the Ellis-Walker Conservation Area.
📍 Ellis-Walker Conservation Area
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjournment.
January 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Staff updates on ongoing conservation department matters.
📋 Proposed
Liaison reports from committee members.
📋 Proposed
Catch-all for any unscheduled items.
📋 Proposed
Certificate of Compliance (sign-off that work matched approved permit) sought for completed pool, 875-sqft patio, two Cultec stormwater units, and fence replacement at 6 Frances Dr (Assessor ID 8-360-0).
📍 6 Frances Dr
🔄 Postponed
50,000-sqft warehouse with parking, driveway, utilities, and stormwater at 165 Flanders Rd (Assessor ID 31-7-0); hearing is pre-continued to February 10.
📍 165 Flanders Rd
🔄 Postponed
Amendment to improve an existing stormwater basin and BMP (best-management-practice) drain at Harvest Way (Assessor IDs 3-29A-0 & 3-57-0).
📍 Harvest Way
🔄 Postponed
Parking lot, retaining wall, dog park, and stormwater system tied to a multi-family residential development at 222 Turnpike Rd (Assessor ID 27-40-0).
📍 222 Turnpike Rd
🔄 Postponed
Amendment to replace stormwater design with an underdrain system and new bed filtration material at 9 Otis St (Assessor ID 26-53-0).
📍 9 Otis St
📋 Proposed
After-the-fact filing for 12 trees already removed and a graveled patio already built at 20 Blake St (Assessor ID 20-40-0), plus a new request to remove Norway Maples.
📍 20 Blake St
📋 Proposed
Amazon FTR seeks approval for a backup generator and enclosure on a concrete pad plus two short access walkways at 54 Otis St (Assessor ID 25-1-0).
📍 54 Otis St
📋 Proposed
New 26,000-sqft commercial building with parking, stormwater, utilities, grading, and landscaping proposed at 0 Oak St (Assessor IDs 33-20, 36, 38 & 39-0) by AK & C Holdings.
📍 0 Oak St
📋 Proposed
Provision Ministry proposes a warehouse with parking, stormwater, utilities, grading, and landscaping at 5 Technology Dr (Assessor ID 36-17-0).
📍 5 Technology Dr
📋 Proposed
Meeting adjourns.
December 9, 2025 · minutes
✅ Approved
Prior minutes signed without comment.
✅ Approved
Approved Order of Conditions for an addition with deck, a 604 sqft patio, and relocation of a shed and garage.
📍 134 Milk Street (Assessor ID 27-11-0)
✅ Approved
Approved Order of Conditions for solar parking canopies in existing parking areas.
📍 9 Technology Drive (Assessor ID 36-19-0)
🗳️ Voted on
Keolis sought renewal of a five-year plan including herbicide spraying along 8 miles of rail track; Commission found wetland maps inaccurate and largely limited approval, requiring no spraying in sensitive areas.
📍 MBTA Right-of-Way, multiple locations
🔄 Postponed
Hearing for a proposed 50,000 sqft warehouse continued at applicant's request to February 10.
📍 165 Flanders Road (Assessor ID 31-7-0)
🔄 Postponed
Request to amend stormwater basin improvements continued to January 13.
📍 Harvest Way (Assessor ID 3-29A-0 & 3-57-0)
🔄 Postponed
Hearing for parking lot, retaining wall, dog park and stormwater system tied to a multi-family residential development continued to January 13.
📍 222 Turnpike Road (Assessor ID 27-40-0)
🔄 Postponed
Request to amend stormwater design with an underdrain continued to January 13; Chair recommended a new mounding analysis as the basin isn't draining properly.
📍 9 Otis Street (Assessor ID 26-53-0)
✅ Approved
Approved after-the-fact a 500-gallon underground propane tank and emergency generator already installed, with conditions that DPW Engineering concerns be resolved before final compliance.
📍 37 Belknap Street (Assessor ID 11-1-0)
✅ Approved
Voted to support a Community Preservation Committee funding application for conservation-area land management plans; Capital may be the alternative source.
✅ Approved
Voted to support a CPC funding application for infrastructure improvements at Bowman Conservation Area.
📍 Bowman Conservation Area
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.