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
Wakefield Conservation board workshops wetlands bylaw, refining setback requirements and resource definitions. Members Paul F. Wendelgass (Chair), Jennifer Fanning, and Eleanor Axelrod (Vice Chair) discussed proposed changes to jurisdiction, definitions, and public-project exemptions during the
Wakefield Conservation Commission approves site plans for Butler Avenue and Veterans Field. Chair Paul Wendelgass and members Jennifer Fanning and Eleanor Axelrod unanimously approved a minor modification to plans for 94 Butler Avenue for a four-space gravel parking area with relocated plantings,
Wakefield Conservation Commission reviews and agrees to draft wetlands bylaw amendments. Chair Paul F. Wendelgass, Vice Chair Eleanor Axelrod, and Member Jennifer Fanning met with Conservation Agent Ethan Fleming to review edits from Town Engineer Bill Renault and Town Counsel Tom Mullen. The
Wakefield Conservation Commission approves residential permits, ratifies enforcement order. Chair Paul F. Wendelgass and Vice Chair Eleanor Axelrod, meeting with Member Jennifer Fanning, issued a negative determination for a 380-square-foot addition at 72 Paon Boulevard and approved Certificates of
Wakefield Conservation Commission reviews draft wetlands bylaw and regulations modeled after Town of Weston. The Commission edited and approved an updated draft that establishes jurisdiction over land within 100 feet of resource areas including lakes, ponds, and banks, with specific sections for