Conservation Commission Met on Various Issues
The Gardner Conservation Commission met on January 12, 2026 and members addressed various local environmental and land-use issues. The board begins by approving certificates of compliance for residential properties, resolving long-standing title issues caused by developer oversights. A significant portion of the session focuses on a proposed construction project on Green Street, where the commission reviews updated drainage calculations and grants an order of conditions. Additional updates are provided regarding a state grant for renovating a local playground and potential maintenance work on a collapsed culvert. The meeting concludes with the re-election of the chairperson Greg Dumas and a report from Conservation Agent Justin Enright concerning beaver dam removals, professional development, and upcoming environmental conferences. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY.

