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Conservation Commission — March 9, 2026

The meeting was largely procedural, characterized by unanimous votes and a lack of public testimony or recorded verbal conflict.

Date Monday, March 9, 2026 Duration 0.3h Speakers 8 Decisions 7 Routine
📄 Agenda ▶ Video 📄 Minutes

Decisions ⁠logged

Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Approval of February 23, 2026, Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved as presented.
Unanimous (Aye)
Closing of Hearing for 89 Stone Road
The public hearing for the 89 Stone Road application was closed.
Unanimous (Aye)
Approval of Order of Conditions for 89 Stone Road
The Commission approved the Order of Conditions for the 89 Stone Road project, including requirements for a 90% native plant ratio in restoration areas and potential substitution of lowbush blueberry with American hazelnut.
Unanimous (Aye)
Motion to Continue 32 Emerson Way
Application continued until March 23.
Unanimous (Aye)
Motion to Continue 87 Moore Road
Application continued until August 6, 2026.
Unanimous (Aye)
Motion to Continue 94 Prides Crossing
Application continued until March 23, 2026.
Unanimous (Aye)
Adjournment of Meeting
The meeting was officially adjourned.
Unanimous (Aye)

Topics ⁠discussed

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▶ 01:07 Approval of February 23, 2026, Minutes

The Commission reviewed and voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on February 23, 2026.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 01:46 89 Stone Road Notice of Intent (Continued)

A presentation regarding a redevelopment project by Ramal Partners LLC involving building additions, utility installation, stormwater management, and septic replacement within wetland buffer zones. The applicant presented revised plans that shift additions to the front of the building to increase distance from the stream channel.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 18:00 32 Emerson Way Notice of Intent (Continued)

A request to continue the application for a detached garage construction without discussion until March 23.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 19:00 87 Moore Road Notice of Intent (Continued)

A request to continue the application for garage construction, driveway, and tree removal without discussion until August 6, 2026.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 19:15 94 Prides Crossing Notice of Intent (Continued)

A request to continue the application for demolition and new house construction without discussion until March 23, 2026.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 20:10 Enforcement Order Update: 73 Wayside

A brief update regarding the parking lot restoration at 73 Wayside.

Speakers: Unidentified speaker

Controversy & ⁠dissent

Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.

Potentially controversial issues

01

87 Moore Road Application Delay

The application was continued to August 6, 2026, which is a four-month delay significantly longer than the April 6 date originally listed on the public agenda. Such substantial deviations from scheduled timelines can impact applicants and neighbors expecting timely resolutions.
Board position: The board voted unanimously to delay the matter until late summer.
medium concern

Action ⁠items

Who owes what, by when.
Submit a plan to Lori regarding the substitution of lowbush blueberry with American hazelnut in the backyard.
Assigned: Sophie Estelle (Goddard Consulting) · Due: Before construction starts
Contact Vito Colonna regarding the completed paperwork for 89 Stone Road.
Assigned: Lori (Staff)

Notable ⁠statements

The restoration plan calls for 75% native plants. And our standard is usually 90, so I did include 90 in the order of conditions. — SPEAKER_02 (Lori) · Discussing the technical requirements for the mitigation plan at 89 Stone Road. ▶ 10:07
I want to see success here as everyone else does the first time around... Do you think that the exchange would be reasonable and perhaps have a greater likelihood of survival? — Unidentified speaker · Discussing the plant substitution of lowbush blueberry for American hazelnut to ensure higher survival rates in shaded areas. ▶ 13:01

Member ⁠positions

6 issues · 0 explicit · 6 inferred
Present
Approval of February 23, 2026, Minutes YES ~
Approved the minutes as presented.
Closing of Hearing for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Closed the public hearing.
Approval of Order of Conditions for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Approved the Order of Conditions.
Motion to Continue 32 Emerson Way YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Motion to Continue 87 Moore Road YES ~
Approved delaying the matter to August 6.
Motion to Continue 94 Prides Crossing YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Kenneth Holtz
Vice-Chair
Present
Approval of February 23, 2026, Minutes YES ~
Approved the minutes as presented.
Closing of Hearing for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Closed the public hearing.
Approval of Order of Conditions for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Approved the Order of Conditions.
Motion to Continue 32 Emerson Way YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Motion to Continue 87 Moore Road YES ~
Approved delaying the matter to August 6.
Motion to Continue 94 Prides Crossing YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Jeremy Cook
Member
Present
Approval of February 23, 2026, Minutes YES ~
Approved the minutes as presented.
Closing of Hearing for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Closed the public hearing.
Approval of Order of Conditions for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Approved the Order of Conditions.
Motion to Continue 32 Emerson Way YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Motion to Continue 87 Moore Road YES ~
Approved delaying the matter to August 6.
Motion to Continue 94 Prides Crossing YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Luke Faust
Member
Present
Approval of February 23, 2026, Minutes YES ~
Approved the minutes as presented.
Closing of Hearing for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Closed the public hearing.
Approval of Order of Conditions for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Approved the Order of Conditions.
Motion to Continue 32 Emerson Way YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Motion to Continue 87 Moore Road YES ~
Approved delaying the matter to August 6.
Motion to Continue 94 Prides Crossing YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Bruce Porter
Member
Present
Approval of February 23, 2026, Minutes YES ~
Approved the minutes as presented.
Closing of Hearing for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Closed the public hearing.
Approval of Order of Conditions for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Approved the Order of Conditions.
Motion to Continue 32 Emerson Way YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Motion to Continue 87 Moore Road YES ~
Approved delaying the matter to August 6.
Motion to Continue 94 Prides Crossing YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Present
Approval of February 23, 2026, Minutes YES ~
Approved the minutes as presented.
Closing of Hearing for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Closed the public hearing.
Approval of Order of Conditions for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Approved the Order of Conditions.
Motion to Continue 32 Emerson Way YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Motion to Continue 87 Moore Road YES ~
Approved delaying the matter to August 6.
Motion to Continue 94 Prides Crossing YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Mark Sevier
Member
Present
Approval of February 23, 2026, Minutes YES ~
Approved the minutes as presented.
Closing of Hearing for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Closed the public hearing.
Approval of Order of Conditions for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Approved the Order of Conditions.
Motion to Continue 32 Emerson Way YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Motion to Continue 87 Moore Road YES ~
Approved delaying the matter to August 6.
Motion to Continue 94 Prides Crossing YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Harry Hoffman
Associate Member
Present
Approval of February 23, 2026, Minutes YES ~
Approved the minutes as presented.
Closing of Hearing for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Closed the public hearing.
Approval of Order of Conditions for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Approved the Order of Conditions.
Motion to Continue 32 Emerson Way YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Motion to Continue 87 Moore Road YES ~
Approved delaying the matter to August 6.
Motion to Continue 94 Prides Crossing YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Victor Sulkowski
Associate Member
Present
Approval of February 23, 2026, Minutes YES ~
Approved the minutes as presented.
Closing of Hearing for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Closed the public hearing.
Approval of Order of Conditions for 89 Stone Road YES ~
Approved the Order of Conditions.
Motion to Continue 32 Emerson Way YES ~
Approved continuing the application.
Motion to Continue 87 Moore Road YES ~
Approved delaying the matter to August 6.
Motion to Continue 94 Prides Crossing YES ~
Approved continuing the application.

Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position.

Public ⁠comment

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