Conservation Commission — May 13, 2026
Meeting consisted of routine approvals, informational updates, and one exploratory motion with no significant public pushback or internal division.
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At its May 13 meeting, the Andover Conservation Commission heard resident concerns about ditching on Old College Road that could affect stone walls, wetlands, and a scenic road. The board offered no direct follow-up or investigation plan, instead suggesting the resident contact the Highway Supervisor.
The commission also voted to explore an easement with the Select Board to address boundary issues at Bradley Lake properties. The motion covered demarcation, septic location, and costs, with plans to report at the May 21 Select Board meeting.
Multiple agenda items, such as the budget update and communications, were not addressed during the session.
Topics discussed
Regular meeting and field work minutes were approved as amended.
Motion passed; all in favor.
Janet Eklund presented a proposal to add clean sand to a beach area, requiring DES permit and ACC sign-off.
Janet Eklund to complete documentation; Don to sign off; ACC needs to sign off.
Janet will keep ACC updated.
Barbara provided update on voluntary Lake Host inspections starting Memorial Day to prevent invasive species.
Select Board approved tent and signs; data report due in September.
Continue testing lake twice yearly; website work this winter.
Discussion of Select Board preference for easement over line adjustment to resolve boundary issues with abutter's house and well on town land.
Motion by Jesse to explore easement approach with Select Board, including issues of demarcation, septic location, and costs.
Attend Select Board meeting on the 21st to report ACC position.
Concerns raised about ditching on Old College Road, stone wall stability, and erosion on rail trail near Eagle Pond.
Report rail trail issues via FNRT website; wait for assessment before DES report.
Sandra to contact Don Sieburg; monitor Tucker Mountain Road walls.
Potential town forest parcels discussed; updates on beaver deceivers, McDonough Trail/bench, green burial, and upcoming ZBA meeting.
Research town forest documentation requirements; Ricker Miller to provide McDonough bench to-do list.
Discuss McDonough next steps at next meeting; check on ZBA variance reason and possible attendance.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Old College Road ditching and wetland/road impacts
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
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Topics discussed — not on agenda
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