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Board prioritizing other work over funded community projects
At the May 13 NRC meeting, residents pushed for immediate action on the Commonwealth Ave boat launch/parking project, noting funds are already available. The Board's response: The project won't happen this summer. Residents are... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/concord/natural-resources-commission/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch #ConcordMA
Unaddressed community safety concerns
Residents described the Walden, Hayward, and Everett Street intersection as a 'complete nightmare' for pedestrian safety at the May 13 NRC meeting. While the danger was acknowledged, no specific timeline for safety improvements... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/concord/natural-resources-commission/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch #ConcordMA
Unresolved recurring community concerns
Deer overpopulation remains a persistent issue in Concord. At the May 13 NRC meeting, residents highlighted declining herd health due to overpopulation. The Board discussed culling and hunting, but residents are still waiting... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/concord/natural-resources-commission/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch #ConcordMA
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Concord residents are raising alarms about safety and stalled projects, but is the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) listening? Here is what happened at the May 13 meeting. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #ConcordMA
First, the Commonwealth Ave boat launch. Despite CPC funding being available, the NRC told residents the project won't happen this summer. For a community looking for immediate improvements, this delay is a major frustration.
Next, pedestrian safety. The intersection of Walden, Hayward, and Everett Streets was described as a 'complete nightmare.' It's a high-risk area for walkers, yet the meeting ended without a clear plan for mitigation.
Finally, the deer population. Residents report the herd is getting smaller and less healthy due to overpopulation. While the NRC discussed management methods, a definitive solution for this long-standing issue remains out of reach. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/concord/natural-resources-commission/2026-05-13/
At the May 13 Natural Resources Commission meeting, several urgent community concerns were raised, but many residents left without clear answers or timelines for action. Regarding the Commonwealth Ave boat launch and parking improvements: despite funding being available through the CPC, the Commission stated the project will not be completed this summer. Residents expressed frustration that a funded priority is being sidelined by other departmental workloads. Public safety was also a major theme. Residents identified the intersection of Walden, Hayward, and Everett Streets as a 'complete nightmare' for pedestrians. While the danger was acknowledged during the meeting, the Commission did not outline specific steps or a timeline to address this high-risk area. Additionally, the ongoing issue of deer overpopulation was discussed. Residents noted that the health and size of the local deer population are declining due to overcrowding. While the Board discussed potential management strategies like culling, the community is still looking for a decisive, evidence-based plan to manage the herd effectively. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/concord/natural-resources-commission/2026-05-13/ #MeetingWatch #ConcordMA