Developer says it will compensate town for clearing on conservation land

Oct 14, 2026

Commissioners flagged recent clearing that affected a small town conservation parcel and requested an evaluation of timber damages. Morgan Hollis, attorney for the developer, told the commission his client is prepared to pay whatever compensation is determined by the town forester or other evaluator.

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During the presentation and subsequent questions, commissioners raised that some clearing associated with the project extended onto town‑owned conservation land adjacent to the subject parcel. A commissioner asked the Conservation Commission to record the concern and determine damages; the commission discussed asking the town forester to evaluate that loss.

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