The Ashland Conservation Commission approves a Beaverdam Brook land donation pending back taxes. The board voted unanimously to accept three parcels, conditional on back-tax payment and concurrent Select Board approval. The Commission noted it may pursue "friendly" imminent domain for two
Ashland Conservation Commission approves stormwater permit for West Mountain Lane project. Chair Gregory Wands and the six-member Commission unanimously approved a stormwater management permit (SMP2026-4) after the applicant added engineering modifications, including soil stockpile area and
The Ashland Conservation Commission approved a stormwater management permit for the Highland Road and Ballard Road subdivision, requiring Depietri Group, LLC to post surety bonds totaling $213,473 in two phases. Conditions include phased site clearing with internal erosion controls and restrictions
Ashland Conservation Commission approves patio permit and continues development reviews. Commission voted unanimously to issue an Order of Conditions at 11 Dianne Lane allowing a patio to remain after restoration plantings and installation of eight boundary marks. The Commission also approved
Ashland Conservation Commission continues Main Street development hearing. Vice Chair Carl Hakansson directed a continuation of the SLV Ashland, LLC Notice of Intent hearing at 10-60 Main Street to May 18, 2026, in response to the applicant's request for time to prepare adequate contamination
Conservation Commission defers three hearings to May 11 as applicants finalize designs. The Ashland Conservation Commission unanimously continued a Request for Stormwater Management Permit for Depietri Group's subdivision at Highland Road and Ballard Road, where drainage and groundwater concerns
Conservation Commission issues two stormwater management permits while delaying action on residential development. The board approved permits for a mixed-use development at 9-49 Homer Avenue proposed by Charles Zammuto and a synthetic turf field and parking lot at 240-260 Pleasant Street by
Commission issues Order of Conditions for Waverly Street development. The Ashland Conservation Commission approved an Order of Conditions for The Gutierrez Company's proposed project at 61 Waverly Street after voting 6-0-1, with Gabriel Toledo abstaining, following extensive condition negotiations
Ashland Conservation Commission amends enforcement order for unpermitted container storage at 0 Pond Street. Chair Gregory Wands led the six-member commission to unanimously amend the order requiring removal of shipping containers from the floodplain and no-disturb zone by April 3, 2026, with a
Ashland Conservation Commission approves peer review, continues two development hearings to March 30. Vice Chair Carl Hakansson reported that applicant The Gutierrez Company has agreed to route 75 percent of impervious areas to infiltration systems and achieve 81 percent Total Suspended Solids