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Two Meetings: Conservation Commission Gardner MA
April 27th:
At the April 27th meeting, the Conservation Commission updated hearing dates for several local projects, including the sludge landfill and properties on Linwood and Crawford Streets. Significant discussion involved the certificate of compliance for a property on Watkins Road, where members noted that historical utility work had naturally integrated back into the environment over two decades. An agent report provided updates on erosion control measures at the North County Land Trust and the monitoring of potential vernal pools and invasive species. Additionally, the board acknowledged local Earth Day volunteer efforts, specifically the massive collection of litter by the Keep Gardner Beautiful group.
May 11th:
The Gardner Conservation Commission meeting on May 11th revolved around ongoing environmental and land-use projects within the city. Key discussions involved remediation efforts at 36 Nicole Terrace, where members debated the slow pace of manual log removal from a sensitive wetland area. The commission also reviewed a revised duplex construction plan on Conan Street, focusing on protecting the 60-foot no-build zone through improved staking and erosion controls. Additionally, representatives for a Green Street property presented plans for a new public water supply well, seeking a procedural amendment to their existing permits.