https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8ARJWPaovY The Conservation Commission at its meeting on Tuesday voiced support for Grasshopper Energy to start clearing a limited number of trees as part of its plan to construct a 2.4 megawatt solar array off Wilson Street, but held...
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ConCom expresses concerns with water management for proposed subdivision off Blueberry Lane
Representatives for the developer of the proposed Elmwood Farms III residential subdivision off Blueberry Lane appeared before the Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night, looking to move forward a project that was first introduced more than three decades...
Conservation Commission ruling puts hold on residents’ forest cutting plan
At Tuesday night's Conservation Commission meeting, the commission unanimously ruled that a Lumber Street couple who had two forestry cutting plans approved by the state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation could not remove trees to access one of the desired...
Lake Maspenock extended drawdown OK’d by Conservation Commission
At last Tuesday’s Conservation Commission meeting, the commission voted to approve the Department of Public Works’ request to conduct the triennial 8-foot drawdown of Lake Maspenock in an effort to kill weeds at the bottom of the lake, despite concerns related to the...
Conservation Commission OK’s Leonard Street development
The Conservation Commission, at its Tuesday night meeting, approved under the town bylaws a proposal from developer Lou Petrozzi, president...
Charlesview residents upset about solar owner’s plan to clear more trees
A Lumber Street couple who previously expressed a desire to expand their ground-mounted solar array revealed plans to start cutting down trees on 6.5 acres of adjoining property that they own. Ben and Amy Chirco, who reside at 147 Lumber St., sent letters in early...
Seaboard Solar continues to adjust plans for array
Seaboard Solar is moving forward with a plan to build a 28-acre solar array in the woods off 71 Frankland Road, although some abutters are holding out hope they can stop the project. The company has had numerous discussions with the town, including appearances before...












