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Our reporting from Conservation Commission meetings, newest first.

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Ashland Conservation approves Beaverdam Brook land donation

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

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Conservation Commission approves stormwater management permit

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

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Conservation Commission continues three hearings to May 11

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

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Conservation Commission approves two stormwater permits

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

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Commission Amends Enforcement Order for Pond Street Property

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

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