Gardner Conservation Commission Discusses Wetland Projects and Welcomes New Conservation Agent

Overview: The Gardner Conservation Commission meeting on Tuesday focused on several significant ongoing wetland projects and introduced Justin Enright as the new conservation agent. The commission also reviewed project updates, compliance issues, and discussed future plans and procedures to ensure proper environmental oversight.

Gardner Conservation Commission Tackles Environmental Compliance Issues

Overview: The Gardner Conservation Commission’s recent meeting addressed several issues concerning environmental compliance, property development within sensitive zones, and the impact of local activities on water resources. The members’ deliberations on a proposed construction on Acadia Road emerged as a particularly issue, highlighting the challenge of balancing development with environmental regulations.

Gardner Commission Deliberates on Wetlands and Horse Track Plans

Overview: The Gardner Conservation Commission’s recent meeting addressed several critical environmental and development issues, including a controversial housing project near wetlands and the proposal of a horse track. Among notable topics were the proposed construction of a single-family home on Acadia Road within a no-build zone and ongoing discussions about a new horse track on Green Street, both of which have garnered community attention.

Gardner Commission Deliberates Wetlands Restoration Plan

Overview: The Gardner Conservation Commission recently convened to discuss several pressing environmental issues and projects, with a primary focus on a wetlands restoration plan presented by Fieldstone Land Consultants. The meeting also touched on property-related concerns, including open order conditions, property donation for conservation, and lack of progress on a safety issue at a specific site.

Gardner Trail Expansion Faces Environmental and Budget Concerns

Overview: The Gardner Conservation Commission recently addressed multiple challenges surrounding the north central pathway connector project, focusing on storm water management revisions and budgetary concerns linked to the construction bid process. The project, which aims to enhance the nature trail from Crystal Lake Drive to the former Railroad near the national grid substation, had previously encountered issues raised by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DP) regarding its storm water management strategy. In response, the project team proposed a number of modifications, including a revised storm water report with new calculations and the addition of a stone infiltration trench, as well as environmental and public access improvements such as signage, dog waste stations, and tree planting.