Conservation Commission Addresses Environmental and Land Use Matters
The Gardner Conservation Commission met on August 25, 2025 to address various local environmental and land use concerns. Three members of the public spoke at the beginning of the meeting highlighting issues relating to the sludge landfill, observations about the condition of a nature trail, and a concern about an alleged inaccurate map depiction of a solar field road. Listen to the meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.
The commission also discussed ongoing enforcement orders, particularly concerning the sludge landfill and other properties needing continued monitoring. Public hearings were held regarding a proposed parking lot expansion for the Gardner Fishing and Gun Club, which received a negative three determination, and a drainage improvement project at Dunn State Park, which was continued. The meeting further addressed old business like continued discussions on a contractor building and issues with the nature trail’s entrance and dead trees, with Conservation Agent Justin Enright providing updates on various projects and upcoming professional development.