Committee discusses upland stormwater mitigation and environmental review

May 6, 2026

Beals Associates proposed using upland areas for stormwater ponds and swales, performing test pits to assess the water table, and reviewing environmental overlays and historic permitting requirements at no cost; no significant historic or archaeological issues were anticipated.

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Christian Smith recommended stormwater strategies that rely on upland areas for ponds and swales and called for test pits to assess groundwater levels and proper treatment for aquifer recharge. "Smith proposed using upland areas for stormwater ponds and swales, conducting test pits to determine water table levels, and ensuring proper treatment and aquifer recharge," the minutes record.

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