Littleton Conservation Commission Grapples with Environmental Challenges Amid Infrastructure Projects.

Overview: In a detailed meeting, the Littleton Conservation Commission addressed several pressing environmental and infrastructural issues, focusing on the treatment of invasive species, the impact of utility extensions for Amazon’s electrification project, and the enforcement of wetland regulations. The commission underscored the need for clear procedural guidelines and effective environmental management amidst ongoing development projects.

Littleton Conservation Commission Approves Land Transfer for Passive Recreation on Neog Hill Road

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Littleton Conservation Commission approved the transfer of care, custody, management, and control of a parcel of land on Neog Hill Road for passive recreation. The parcel, designated as Lot 107A and covering approximately 7.9 acres, will now be under the stewardship of the commission, following a unanimous vote to adopt the previously agreed-upon language from a prior meeting. This decision was made to ensure the land is preserved and maintained for passive recreational use.

Littleton Conservation Commission Considers Payment in Lieu Policy for Tree Removals and Wetland Delineations

Overview: The Littleton Conservation Commission meeting on September 10, 2024, via Zoom, focused on various topics, including the possibility of implementing a payment in lieu of policy for tree removals and discussions on wetland delineations.

Littleton Conservation Commission Approves EV Charging Station Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Littleton Conservation Commission, members addressed multiple topics, including the approval of a project for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, enforcement orders, and discussions on tree policy exceptions. The meeting, held via Zoom on August 20, 2024, tackled various environmental and administrative issues demanding immediate attention.

Enforcement Order for a property on Powers Road Dominates Littleton Conservation Commission Meeting

Overview: In their recent Zoom meeting, the Littleton Conservation Commission tackled several issues, with the enforcement order for a property on Powers Road taking center stage. A resident named John McEn, who lives at the property, discussed his use of millings from roadwork to level his driveway, inadvertently expanding it beyond intended limits. He also mentioned an incomplete septic permit. The commissioners focused on whether the work breached the Wetlands Protection Act, particularly concerning the 50-foot and 100-foot buffer zones around wetland areas.