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Government · Conservation

Commission Continues Downey Garage Hearing To Nov. 18

The Walpole Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to continue a contested garage permit at 16 Main Street to November 18, after Conservation Agent Landis Hershey said owner Michael Downey filled roughly two feet of former flood-storage area behind his house.

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Government · Conservation

Commission Approves Highland, Bartons Lane Projects

Milton Conservation Commission approved drainage plans for two new houses, conditioning one on rhododendron protection. The board voted 5-0 Tuesday to approve orders of conditions for projects at 120 Highland Street and 26 Bartons Lane.

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Government · Conservation

Needham panel makes hybrid meetings permanent

The Needham Conservation Commission made hybrid meetings a permanent policy and closed out a long-pending wetlands case on Woodworth Road. Chair Dave Herer presided over the board, with member Sue Barber absent but voting yes by text.

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