Gardner Conservation Commission Maintains Enforcement Order on Sledge Landfill Erosion Concerns.
- Meeting Overview:
The Gardner Conservation Commission meeting focused on several issues, most notably the ongoing environmental concerns at the Sledge landfill. The enforcement order regarding erosion and ponding at the landfill was continued, with the commission deciding to extend it until these issues are properly addressed. Additionally, the commission approved a $600 expenditure for members to attend an upcoming NAC training seminar.
A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the ongoing issues at the Sledge landfill. A representative from the Mills River Watershed Council presented written comments highlighting concerns about persistent erosion and ponding of liquid at the landfill. The council emphasized that these conditions could lead to the migration of contaminants into nearby wetlands and streams. The representative urged the commission to keep the enforcement order active until the issues are mitigated. The commission agreed to continue the enforcement order and scheduled further discussion for March 24th.
The meeting also covered the status of various other projects. The commission discussed a project on Nicole Terrace, which involves ecological restoration, and confirmed that tree removal is scheduled to begin soon. This project will be revisited on April 21st for further updates. Additionally, the commission voted to allocate $600 for four members to attend a training seminar.
Other projects discussed included several potential developments on Keys Road, Salan Avenue, and a planned demolition of the Greenwood pool. These projects are expected to have applications submitted to the commission soon, and site visits are being planned to assess their impact on local wetlands.
Michael J. Nicholson
Environmental Commission Officials:
Greg Dumas, Duncan Burns, Jr., David Orwig, Norman Beauregard, David Beauregard, Corinne Smith, DOUGLAS DILLON (Conservation Agent)
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Meeting Type:
Environmental Commission
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
02/10/2025
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Recording Published:
02/11/2025
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Duration:
19 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Massachusetts
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County:
Worcester County
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Towns:
Gardner
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