During the meeting, a Request for Determination was filed by the Town Administrator, James Kelley, for substantial improvements along Slocum Street. The project, represented by CLA Hageman of LEC Environmental Consultants, includes upgrading an 8-inch water main to a 12-inch and a 24-inch storm drain to a 36-inch. A portion of the work falls within the 200-foot riverfront area and the 100-foot buffer zone to the Coastal Bank, prompting a detailed review. The project is set to replace outdated infrastructure without increasing the impervious area. The commission ultimately decided to issue a negative determination, moving the project forward without requiring a notice of intent.

In addition to infrastructure, the commission broached the subject of farmland preservation with the idea of designating the town as a Farmland Preservation area to be eligible for future funding. A special Zoom meeting was scheduled for May 1st to allow for a presentation and to gather input from the agricultural community.

The commission also planned for an executive session to discuss strategy related to pending litigation on two properties.