Commission Approves Railroad Vegetation Management Renewal
The Sherborn Conservation Commission unanimously approved a railroad vegetation management plan renewal. The five-year plan extends a program previously approved in 2021, using herbicide application with restrictions near wetlands and private wells, as presented by Thomas Lewis of TEC Associates.
Conservation Commission · Meeting of July 16, 2026
SHERBORN — The Sherborn Conservation Commission unanimously approved a railroad vegetation management plan renewal. The five-year plan extends a program previously approved in 2021, using herbicide application with restrictions near wetlands and private wells, as presented by Thomas Lewis of TEC Associates. The Commission authorized Conservation Agent Joyce Hastings, with Co-Chairs Michael Lesser and Courtney Ek, to comment to the Select Board on a state surplus property at 0 Prospect Street being considered for housing development under the Affordable Homes Act, potentially permitting up to 28 units.
Two major wetland hearings were continued to August 6.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of July 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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