Conservation

Grafton Conservation Commission issues wetland orders for Fisherville Pond and 81 Milbury Street. The commission, meeting remotely June 10 with Chair Sandy Brock and members Travis and Noah present, closed both hearings unanimously and issued orders of conditions in back-to-back 3-0 roll call votes.

AUBURN -- June 10, 2026, Auburn Conservation Commission votes to oppose state housing bill that would weaken local wetland rules. The commission voted 5-0 at its June 10 meeting to endorse the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions' opposition to Senate Bill S.3064, which would exempt certain priority housing

HUBBARDSTON -- June 9, 2026, Hubbardston Conservation Commission moves toward a formal enforcement order against a New Westminster Road property owner over an unpermitted stream crossing. The commission, chaired by Brian Larchell, directed Conservation Agent Leanne to prepare and certify-mail an enforcement order to the owner, identified as Jared, who

LEOMINSTER -- June 9, 2026, Leominster Conservation Commission votes 5-1 to approve a contested North Nashua River bank stabilization plan while unanimously greenlighting new mountain bike trails and a 16-unit mixed-use development. At the June 9 meeting, the commission issued an order of conditions for the city'

Mendon Conservation Commission launches first comprehensive wetlands regulation effort in at least a decade.