Winchester Conservation Commission unanimously backs Forest Ridge acquisition by eminent domain. Chair Tracy Olson was assigned to work with the Winchester Community Conservation Partnership and Town Counsel to finalize a warrant article using borrowing funds and Conservation Preservation Act
Winchester Conservation Commission authorizes herbicide application for invasive species management. The vote passed 4-0 with member Tom Boulay abstaining after a legal review of conflict-of-interest concerns. Town Counsel Karis North issued a memorandum addressing Boulay's status as a municipal
Winchester Conservation Commission backs forest restoration and land acquisition projects. The board unanimously approved an Order of Conditions for invasive species management at the Middlesex Fells Nike Site meadow, including glyphosate and torch treatment of Japanese knotweed and stiltgrass. For
The Winchester Conservation Commission approves bridge and gazebo projects and extends water-treatment permits. Chair Tracy Olson and members voted unanimously to approve a Negative Determination of Applicability for removal and reconstruction of a footbridge over Smith Pond Stream, with work
Conservation Commission abandons Forest Ridge acquisition after binding property sale. Chair Tracy Olson reported that the property, previously under negotiation with current owners, now has a buyer under binding contract, forcing the Commission to withdraw from WCCP, Land and Water Conservation
Conservation Commission issues enforcement order for Everett Ave property. Chair Tracy Olson and the Commission voted unanimously to require owners of 45 Everett Ave to submit a remediation plan by September 15 addressing unauthorized fill and unpermitted wall construction within a 100-foot
Winchester Conservation Commission advances Forest Ridge property acquisition with state grant backing. Chair Tracy Olson updated members on negotiations completing at an agreed-upon purchase price; the board unanimously approved Phase I environmental studies with Consultant Coneco for both
Conservation Commission investigates potential wetlands violation at 47 Everett Ave. Homeowner Tod Gulick presented evidence that an unauthorized stone retaining wall and fill at 45 Everett Ave are encroaching on his property and threatening his sewer easement. Attorney Rich Mucci, representing the
Conservation Commission approves Certificate of Compliance for Eversource vegetation restoration project. Chair Tracy Olson and the commission voted unanimously to certify that restoration at Wedgemere Train Station and Winter Pond meets compliance standards after two years of work including
Conservation Commission unanimously approves Land Conservation Assistance Grant application for Forest Ridge. The 90 percent matching grant would fund a Phase I assessment and legal costs for the land purchase and conservation restrictions, potentially yielding $31,000 in work at a net town cost of
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