Sherborn Conservation Commission approved a major renovation at 179 Washington Street with extensive wetland buffer zone mitigation plantings. The commission voted unanimously to issue an Order of Conditions for the project, which includes demolition of the existing house, construction of a new
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 Sherborn Conservation Commission approved trail relocation and opened a hearing on a 67-unit senior residential community. Co-chairs Michael Lesser and Courtney Ek and members Jacob Strauss, Terry Luskin, and Matthew Oleyer unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance for 86 North Main
Sherborn Conservation Commission authorized preliminary conservation comments on Meadowbrook Commons. Acting Chair Jacob Strauss, Co-Chair Courtney Ek, and members Terry Luskin, Jonathan Tompkins, and Steve Scrimshaw voted 5-0 to empower Conservation Agent Joyce Hastings to submit comments to the
Sherborn Conservation Commission approved septic testing in a wetland buffer zone. Acting Chair Jacob Strauss and the commission voted 5-0 to allow soil testing at 155 Maple Street within the 100-foot wetland buffer for a failed septic system upgrade, with conditions including area restoration and
Sherborn Conservation Commission approved a North Main Street garage project with wetland buffer protections. Co-Chairs Michael Lesser and Courtney Ek, along with members Jacob Strauss and Jonathan Tompkins, voted 4-0 to approve the request for determination of applicability for a detached garage
Sherborn Conservation Commission approved two residential projects near wetland areas. The commission unanimously voted to close hearings and approve a proposal by Douglas Ely to expand his lawn and driveway at 28 Lake Street, with mitigation requiring 645 shrubs and 9 trees planted across 7,300
Sherborn Conservation Commission approves three-building development at Coolidge Street after eight months of review. The Commission voted 5-0 to approve the KennedyWilson multi-family project, which includes three 3-story apartment buildings within a 100-foot wetland buffer zone; Conservation
Conservation Commission votes to approve two duplex dwellings at Washington Street. The commission voted 5-0-1 to approve the project under the Wetlands Protection Act after applicant Bob Murchison agreed to enhanced buffer zone protections negotiated by Conservation Agent Joyce Hastings. The
Sherborn Conservation Commission approves Farm Road lot amendment and defers three major hearings. Co-Chair Michael Lesser led the unanimous 5-0 vote to expand the order of conditions at 65 Farm Road to cover Lots 3, 4, and 5 following Planning Board approval of new property lines. The commission