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Auburn Conservation Commission Rejects Soil Testing Rollback for Cemetery Project

AUBURN — April 22, 2026 — Auburn Conservation Commission votes to keep strict soil testing at cemetery site, softens on well monitoring. Meeting with a four-member quorum Wednesday, the commission voted 4 to 0 to amend an Order of Conditions for the proposed cemetery at 0 Cemetery Road, reducing a groundwater

Shrewsbury Commission Clears Beaver Devices, Pine Removal, MassDOT Road Project

SHREWSBURY — April 21, 2026 — Shrewsbury's Conservation Commission approved beaver flow-through devices, cleared a residential pine removal, and issued a MassDOT road order at its April 21 meeting. Health Director Annette Garcia won unanimous approval for installation of wire-mesh beaver deceiver devices at Old Mill Pond and

Southbridge Conservation Commission continues wetland enforcement hearing to April 30

SOUTHBRIDGE — April 16, 2026 — Southbridge Conservation Commission reviewed a wetland restoration plan tied to a 2023 enforcement order at its April 16 meeting. The commission examined a report by Northeast Ecological Services recommending a multi-step removal of sediment deposited in an estimated 10,500 square feet of bordering vegetated

Lunenburg Conservation Commission Approves Water Main Extension, Stalls Lakefront Rebuild

LUNENBURG — April 15, 2026 — Lunenburg Conservation Commission approves privately funded water main extension while continuing contested lakefront home rebuild. Meeting April 15, the four-member commission voted unanimously to approve a notice of intent by Benjamin Builders for an 8-inch municipal water main running along Round Road, Parmenter Road,

Auburn Conservation Commission Unanimously Backs Potter Farm Road Acceptance, Issues Rockland Road Conditions

AUBURN — April 8, 2026 — Auburn Conservation Commission votes to support release of a 22-year-old $100,000 subdivision bond. The commission voted unanimously at its April 8 meeting to recommend amending Article 14 of a December 15, 2003 special town meeting to delete a bond condition tied to roads

Oakham Conservation Commission Issues Enforcement Order Against Zoval Properties for Wetland Violations

OAKHAM — April 7, 2026 — Oakham Conservation Commission votes unanimously to enforce wetland violations against Zoval Properties. The commission approved two actions at its April 7 meeting: a formal enforcement order requiring Zoval Properties to submit a Notice of Intent and a comprehensive remediation plan by April 30, and authorization for

Hubbardston Conservation Commission Continues All Hearings After Agenda Posting Failure

HUBBARDSTON — April 7, 2026 — Hubbardston Conservation Commission could not vote at its April 7 meeting after the commission's clerk acknowledged posting the agenda less than 48 hours before the session, a violation of the Open Meeting Law. All three public hearings on the agenda — a Notice of Intent

Douglas Conservation Commission Approves 48 Shady Lane Home With Eight-Tree Planting Condition

DOUGLAS — April 6, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission approves single-family home on White Reservoir after months of debate over flood-zone setbacks. The commission voted 4-0 Monday to issue an order of conditions for applicants Linda and Douglas Ward for a home at 48 Shady Lane (DEP file 143-

Southbridge Conservation Commission Flags Unpermitted Wetlands Fill, Plans State Site Visit

SOUTHBRIDGE — April 2, 2026 — Southbridge Conservation Commission flags unpermitted fill near river, eyes state inspection in April. The commission convened April 2 to address a property where soil or fill material was deposited between a river and a wetland without the required prior filing of a Request for Determination of

Lunenburg Conservation Commission approves culvert order, two compliance certificates at lengthy April meeting

LUNENBURG — April 1, 2026 — Lunenburg Conservation Commission continued four new subdivision hearings and advanced a pond herbicide treatment plan at a nearly four-hour April 1 session. The commission, chaired by Jenny Putherer, voted unanimously to approve an order of conditions for a deteriorated culvert replacement at Northfield Crossing after

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