Conservation Commission votes to close hearing on stored vehicles
Sturbridge Conservation Commission closes hearing, clears path for court-ordered car removal.
Conservation · Meeting of March 19, 2026
Sturbridge Conservation Commission closes hearing, clears path for court-ordered car removal. The board voted unanimously to close the public hearing on a notice of intent covering a vehicle storage site, after applicant representative Gary Magnuson of CMG Environmental said the property owner faces an April 6, 2026 deadline from a Dudley District Court magistrate and the town's zoning enforcement office to remove cars from a wetlands buffer. Special counsel Luke told the board "the commission could, of its own volition, close the hearing," and advised issuing a partial order covering only removal, not future operations.
A special meeting was set for April 2 to vote on the draft order. In a second item, the commission unanimously approved a $16,451.58 contract with Fieldstone Natural Resources for the Lead Mine Forest Stewardship Plan, funded largely by a $15,905.18 state DCR grant.
In the full story:
- The complete report — 938 words
Source: the Conservation meeting of March 19, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
Members read the rest of this story and every Worcester County meeting we cover, in full.
Become a memberAlready a member? Sign inA 30-day free trial needs a payment method. After it, your membership renews at the price shown at checkout until you cancel, which you can do anytime from your account. Subscription terms
Share this story
Know someone in Worcester County who follows town government? Share Townbrief Worcester County: they can sign up free.