Conservation Commission

Wakefield Conservation Commission adopts open meeting law site visit policy. Chair Paul F. Wendelgass implemented new procedures limiting site visits to two commissioners at a time, following guidance from Town Counsel Tom Mullen and Town Administrator Dee Casey, to ensure compliance with the

Wakefield Conservation Commission approves open space plan, appoints trail steward. The five-member Commission unanimously approved a letter of review for the Open Space and Recreation Plan, positioning the town for conservation and recreation grants, and unanimously appointed a new steward for the

Wakefield Conservation Commission approves Jessica Lane compliance, requests $2,000 for meeting overruns. Homeowner John Stackhouse's addition and deck at 5 Jessica Lane proceeded with the omission of a proposed drywell, which the Commission formally approved with a notation for the registry of

Conservation Commission shapes wetlands bylaw with stricter performance standards. At its March 24 work session, the Commission ruled that vista pruning would not be exempt from permitting and that unpaved pathways would require Commission review. Chair Paul F. Wendelgass led the meeting with

Wakefield Conservation Commission acts on three wetland permits. Chair Paul F. Wendelgass, with Commissioners Jennifer Fanning, Eleanor Axelrod, and Drew Kanouff present, approved standard conditions for an inground pool project at 11 King Street and an amended order of conditions for a one-story