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Conservation commissions, open space, trails, wetlands, and land acquisitions.
Ashby's Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, August 4, at 7:30 p.m., giving residents an online avenue to weigh in on local land-use matters, according to the town's News Flash feed. The meeting, accessible via Zoom with instructions posted at ci.ashby.ma.us, …
A floating boardwalk planned over a Natick pond would connect previously separated walking trails, per a CBS News Boston report published Thursday evening. Meanwhile, the Select Board is recruiting residents for two volunteer posts — the Commission on Disability and the Economic Develop…
Ashby's Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, August 4, at 7:30 p.m., giving residents an online avenue to weigh in on local land-use matters, according to the town's News Flash feed. The meeting, accessible via Zoom with instructions posted at ci.ashby.ma.us, …
A floating boardwalk planned over a Natick pond would connect previously separated walking trails, per a CBS News Boston report published Thursday evening. Meanwhile, the Select Board is recruiting residents for two volunteer posts — the Commission on Disability and the Economic Develop…
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Wayland Conservation Commission authorizes peer review of disputed wetland delineation, continues three active hearings to August 19.
Falmouth Conservation Commission issues order of conditions for West Falmouth raise-and-rebuild. The commission held a brief special meeting July 29 with four members present, convened solely to vote on an order of conditions for Amanda Hunt's property at 227 Edgewater Drive West.
Falmouth Conservation Commission issues order of conditions for West Falmouth raise-and-rebuild. The commission held a brief special meeting July 29 with four members present, convened solely to vote on an order of conditions for Amanda Hunt's property at 227 Edgewater Drive West.
Wayland Conservation Commission authorizes peer review of disputed wetland delineation, continues three active hearings to August 19.
Abington Conservation Commission votes to fine the owner of 225 Brockton Avenue as a two-year wetland enforcement standoff escalates.
Easthampton Select Board accepts state offer to fund Southampton Rail Trail design and permitting at no cost to the town.
Stockbridge Conservation Commission approves planting and rail conditions for Rattlesnake Mountain Road culvert project.
Weymouth Conservation Commission continues disputed road project tied to Holbrook housing development, citing unresolved Zone A stormwater conflict.
Southampton Select Board accepts state offer to fund full Rail Trail design at no cost to the town.
Gardner Conservation Commission continues two wetland hearings and approves up to $400 in MACC dues.
Easthampton Select Board accepts state offer to fund Southampton Rail Trail design and permitting at no cost to the town.
Groton Conservation Commission unanimously rejects a patio expansion as incremental creep under local wetlands bylaw.
Groton Conservation Commission unanimously rejects a patio expansion as incremental creep under local wetlands bylaw.
Eastham Conservation Commission rejects a town-backed Herring Pond alum application as too incomplete to review.
Weymouth Conservation Commission continues disputed road project tied to Holbrook housing development, citing unresolved Zone A stormwater conflict.
Stockbridge Conservation Commission approves planting and rail conditions for Rattlesnake Mountain Road culvert project.
Abington Conservation Commission votes to fine the owner of 225 Brockton Avenue as a two-year wetland enforcement standoff escalates.
Gardner Conservation Commission continues two wetland hearings and approves up to $400 in MACC dues.
Eastham Conservation Commission rejects a town-backed Herring Pond alum application as too incomplete to review.
Foxborough Conservation Commission approved a home addition and septic upgrade near the Neponset Reservoir, cleared a major trail boardwalk replacement at Governor's Meadow, and continued a contentious new-home hearing at 90 Mill Street at its July 27 meeting.
Foxborough Conservation Commission approved a home addition and septic upgrade near the Neponset Reservoir, cleared a major trail boardwalk replacement at Governor's Meadow, and continued a contentious new-home hearing at 90 Mill Street at its July 27 meeting.
The Narrow Gauge Rail Trail is temporarily closed at the Billerica town line as work begins on a two-year bike path project. The Town of Billerica broke ground on its Yankee Doodle Bike Path, cutting off that stretch of the popular multi-use trail to Bedford walkers and cyclists for the…
The Narrow Gauge Rail Trail is temporarily closed at the Billerica town line as work begins on a two-year bike path project. The Town of Billerica broke ground on its Yankee Doodle Bike Path, cutting off that stretch of the popular multi-use trail to Bedford walkers and cyclists for the…
Norton neighbors are being urged toward better park manners, with leashed dogs and slower trail traffic topping residents' list of asks. Norton Patch's "Block Talk" reader roundup, published Sunday, July 26 under the headline "What Your Neighbors Say About Park Etiquette Basics: Block T…
Norton neighbors are being urged toward better park manners, with leashed dogs and slower trail traffic topping residents' list of asks. Norton Patch's "Block Talk" reader roundup, published Sunday, July 26 under the headline "What Your Neighbors Say About Park Etiquette Basics: Block T…
Newington's Conservation Commission adopted a supplementary GIS wetlands mapping tool and voted to join the Connecticut Land Conservation Council at its July 21 meeting. Both votes were unanimous; the GIS adoption motion included explicit language that the new tool "does not replace the current
Deerfield Conservation Commission approves academy boathouse tree removal with invasive-species conditions.
Deerfield Conservation Commission approves academy boathouse tree removal with invasive-species conditions.
Ayer Conservation Commission unanimously cleared the Barnum Road Bridge rehabilitation project Thursday, issuing a negative determination of applicability for targeted repairs to the bridge over Bowers Brook.
Arlington Conservation Commission continues Reed Street wetland hearing, issues two permits.
Needham Conservation Commission unanimously backs Pollard Middle School geothermal wells under Article 97, clearing a required local hurdle.
Needham Conservation Commission unanimously backs Pollard Middle School geothermal wells under Article 97, clearing a required local hurdle.
Ayer Conservation Commission unanimously cleared the Barnum Road Bridge rehabilitation project Thursday, issuing a negative determination of applicability for targeted repairs to the bridge over Bowers Brook.
Arlington Conservation Commission continues Reed Street wetland hearing, issues two permits.
Winchendon secured its fourth consecutive Mass Trails grant to fund rail trail improvements, town officials announced this week. The Winchendon Fire Department also confirmed it is conducting a haz-mat investigation, according to a town News Flash post, though details on location remain…
Winchendon secured its fourth consecutive Mass Trails grant to fund rail trail improvements, town officials announced this week. The Winchendon Fire Department also confirmed it is conducting a haz-mat investigation, according to a town News Flash post, though details on location remain…
Boston Public Facilities Commission approves five DND land transfers adding 56 housing units and two permanent community gardens.
East Longmeadow Conservation Commission approves two wetland permits and issues a new enforcement order for illegal wetland filling.
Auburn's Conservation Commission unanimously revoked the Department of Public Works' blanket order of conditions Wednesday after Chair Michael Garland documented erosion control failures on at least two active town construction sites.
Dover Conservation Commission warns it will begin fining a long-delinquent Springdale Avenue property owner as a four-year wetland enforcement case drags on with no restoration plan in hand.
Dover Conservation Commission warns it will begin fining a long-delinquent Springdale Avenue property owner as a four-year wetland enforcement case drags on with no restoration plan in hand.
Eastham Conservation Commission debates contested flood model as draft coastal resilience rules advance.
Madison Conservation Commission targets September 21 Select Board meeting for a presentation on urban tree benefits. Chair Heather Crawford said the commission would explore a joint appearance with the town's Tree Advisory Committee, which is already scheduled to deliver its first-year report that
East Longmeadow Conservation Commission approves two wetland permits and issues a new enforcement order for illegal wetland filling.
Boston completes Roslindale Wetlands acquisition, pairing conservation land with four affordable homes.
Bellingham Conservation Commission closes orders for three Red Mill on the Charles lots and continues dozens more to August 12.
Boston Mayor Walsh signs local wetlands ordinance, setting stricter protections than state law. Mayor Martin J.
Boston Mayor Walsh signs local wetlands ordinance, setting stricter protections than state law. Mayor Martin J.
Boston completes Roslindale Wetlands acquisition, pairing conservation land with four affordable homes.
North Andover Conservation Commission votes unanimously for emergency culvert repairs while rejecting a contractor bond waiver. The commission approved a friendly enforcement order Wednesday authorizing F.P.
Falmouth Conservation Commission closes two wetlands hearings and continues six others.
Boston Public Facilities Commission clears five DND votes, unlocking 114 housing units and new green space in Mattapan and Roxbury. Chair Catherine Craven and Commissioner Larry Momoli, the only two members present, voted unanimously on all items at the July 22 meeting.
Boston Public Facilities Commission approves five DND land transfers adding 56 housing units and two permanent community gardens.
Boston Mayor Kim Janey named Reverend Mariama White-Hammond as the city's new Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space at a ceremony Tuesday at the Nightingale Community Garden in Dorchester.
Boston Mayor Kim Janey named Reverend Mariama White-Hammond as the city's new Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space at a ceremony Tuesday at the Nightingale Community Garden in Dorchester.
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