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Town staff and volunteers divided vegetable seeds into envelopes for distribution through a library-style seed bank and expect flower seeds to be added at the next session. Organizers said donations included seeds from a local CSA (referenced in the meeting as Moose Hill) and other community contributors. The event drew participants of varying gardening experience levels, including children.

Why it matters: The seed-bank work is a community outreach effort to promote neighborhood gardening, resiliency and conservation awareness.

Details
- Volunteers split seed packets into coin-sized envelopes and catalogued them for library distribution.
- The group estimated seed types in the hundreds rather than thousands; volunteers reported dozens of seed varieties and at least one large donated source.
- Organizers said the event drew a notably broad segment of the community and provided an opportunity for intergenerational participation.

Quote: \"People meet each other and they make connections,\" the conservation agent said, describing the event as a community-building activity.

Organizers said the seed work will continue at the next scheduled volunteer session and that sorted seeds will be made available through the town seed bank.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town of Norwood: Conservation Commission 2.12.25","oneSentenceSummary","At the Feb. 12 meeting commissioners reported a successful volunteer seed-sorting event with dozens to hundreds of seed types collected, donations from local farms and high community participation including children.","taxTitle","Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",52806,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6332298,"Norwood CPC approves seven projects; funding recommendations to go to finance committee",202,2831465,3033795,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307935-86fba50272850e6e9002fd6fb5aa4628&start=2831&end=3033","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307935-86fba50272850e6e9002fd6fb5aa4628/thumbnail_2831465.jpg","/articles/6332298/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-CPC-approves-seven-projects-funding-recommendations-to-go-to-finance-committee","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332298-f9c3803be4574cf78ef738de962d5d5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190510&Signature=Mkx4M1wpIN3jRwFcMj2bhFIs5xY1osMfuKGyGJ2-Hbk6cXLzxsVNRB8beh6lZdD3idgBpMSWQ2KJgUjcUlHI~gYTkWvm2Vv86iVJsKNA5TjKFGL4v5-krOjbmtAVBUkRF4b4RIQ54v-ipqrv-xsXHZY6OJKn2A83B0e9CEDgl3w88KpcvVBOov22pmeOY82BaVvw40BzDVIR1otPgExBQiAxnxfSK06mZ0GXukOZNT2p0-Z8vEhaDdly9hIgPublbhbvCzidKSQPsrodp3aItTKnfiIt1Uml-GVp68v85LyGLtfvsBATP7s-4FLl6lDnhJsEtzrZK3dyrbZt8Qcs1A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norwood Community Preservation Committee recommended funding for seven projects and will forward the recommendations to the finance committee and then to town meeting, a commission representative reported at the Feb. 12 Norwood Conservation Commission meeting.

Approved projects included a historic-preservation application to complete a national-register submission for Highland Cemetery and St. Gabriel's Chapel, continued support for a shared housing services organization, roof work at Washington Heights, an Elliott Field feasibility study and a transfer of $410,000 to the conservation land fund for open-space and recreation projects.

Why it matters: CPC-sponsored projects use community preservation and related funds to preserve historic resources, support housing services and fund open-space and accessibility work; the finance committee will review recommended appropriations before town meeting.

Notable items reported to the commission
- Historic preservation: Funding to hire consultants to finalize the national register nomination for Highland Cemetery and St. Gabriel's Chapel.
- Housing: Continued support for a shared-housing services organization (third year of funding listed at $14,000 in the discussion) and a large roof-replacement project at Washington Heights that could receive a 1:1 to 1:2.5 match; funding request estimated between $175,000 and $300,000 depending on the final match.
- Open space and recreation: $410,000 total transfer to conservation land fund, a feasibility study for Bridal/Guile Pond and a concrete-access ramp project at Elliott Field (project cited as roughly $175,000 for ramp replacement due to slope and materials costs).

The representative said CPC will present these funding recommendations to the finance committee in early March and finalize warrant language in time for town meeting.","The Community Preservation Committee approved seven projects including historic preservation work for Highland Cemetery and St. Gabriel's Chapel, housing grants and open-space transfers; staff will present final warrants to the finance committee prior to town meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6332303,"Norwood ConCom appoints treasurer and tasks role with fee-schedule analysis and quarterly reporting",1388,1250080,2638155,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307935-86fba50272850e6e9002fd6fb5aa4628&start=1250&end=2638","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307935-86fba50272850e6e9002fd6fb5aa4628/thumbnail_1250080.jpg","/articles/6332303/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-ConCom-appoints-treasurer-and-tasks-role-with-fee-schedule-analysis-and-quarterly-reporting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332303-3cf2c7698d58d7c99ff9a1abcf6f9ae9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190510&Signature=nJQYmqzMKh59BC0axmqJdt2Ny9nPKcwtqdX0c3eG5RGgySCIdGVugkEEsN05h~1jfL4cO~ZlBz1hBULJekxxV3Il2ZKPMNaouSYlzo62dmNEYgZDV9VZm6SDG94cXuP8NLYx24j6jw-4hDyF0H12oEhKCWEieddT1k26cw0EPe2oML3~Yeb~PywKs-~XumqaOfeRpJt1kyKnLujRgMqEs5Fh2halsHAGk9A5sHfLZRRlK1FCWIFRQmgizFiVVp8AUxvv9iGyxwzAKUZAD~w~iTHCbsk3bE42RQ3UP9SBBaoWgNClIvc8FdQMo0v4kC5gC1ttHKFjzPqCykC3CdCMzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norwood Conservation Commission unanimously appointed Commissioner Anil Prasad as treasurer at its Feb. 12 meeting and tasked him, with staff support, to analyze the commission's fee schedule and prepare recurring financial reporting for the commission.

Commissioners said they want regular financial visibility — proposed quarterly reports — and a method to compare the existing fee structure with a newly proposed fee schedule drafted by Planning Department staff. The commission asked staff to run an apples-to-apples comparison by applying the proposed flat fees to permit activity from previous years to estimate revenue differences.

Why it matters: The proposed fee schedule could change the commission’s annual fee receipts and affect how predictable fee revenue is for town budgeting. The treasurer role is intended to improve transparency and make recommendations based on data.

Key points and next steps
- Appointment: The commission moved and seconded to appoint Anil Prasad as treasurer; the appointment passed by unanimous recorded roll call.
- Treasurer role and reporting: Commissioners and staff described the role as producing periodic (quarterly) summaries showing balances, incoming fees and expenditures tied to conservation/open-space funds. Anil and staff suggested a phased approach — first establish receipts and outflows and then refine thresholds for commission review.
- Fee-schedule review: The Planning Department provided a proposed fee schedule comparing Norwood's fees to neighboring towns. Staff agreed to run a 1–3 year comparison that applies the proposed flat fees to previously recorded applications to estimate revenue differences; staff will then present the results to the town treasury for comment.
- Available historical figures: Meeting discussion referenced past wetland-fee receipts reported in the commission folder: $8,500 for 2022 and $22,000 for 2024; the transcript did not provide a clear, transcribable figure for 2023. Staff committed to pulling detailed revenue records for an apples-to-apples comparison.

Quote: \"We can do this in phases,\" Commissioner Anil Prasad said, describing the approach to establishing what funds exist and what reporting the commission should require.

The commission asked staff to return an analysis of the last 1–3 fiscal years applying the proposed fee schedule and to consult the town treasury before any formal change is brought to the commission for a vote.","The commission appointed Anil Prasad as treasurer and directed staff to produce a 1–3 year comparison of wetland-fee receipts to help model the impact of a proposed flat-fee schedule; town treasury review was requested.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6332308,"Norwood Conservation Commission reviews after-the-fact pool demolition inside Meadow Brook riverfront buffer",654,297335,951985,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307935-86fba50272850e6e9002fd6fb5aa4628&start=297&end=951","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307935-86fba50272850e6e9002fd6fb5aa4628/thumbnail_297335.jpg","/articles/6332308/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-Conservation-Commission-reviews-after-the-fact-pool-demolition-inside-Meadow-Brook-riverfront-buffer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332308-1015dc4e0d515623e749b6c672e11084/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190510&Signature=cZiVVrluwBS~FRI9KTY7b5csp9k5HKdbRiygnqhacCKNNYJqHBz~g-UEqWeBjvR3G9JmoBvYsW6mms3Low88X81NvL6ezcabM8L8JwZtuC84DHFKTxofZQaTcfKFWthQhf9md8YKsOYh1AJ4e8iOBP5Fbn1EhxH5YHhQmwo6~HBPWz4~BvxkyOM-B1yG90dZgPz73UXqsezCEQmq8tDcnpbNWuILl8AgbY7ZCWyn9a-ZYkL6~PqSDbbi-2-JKpl4NpY94SXOf3VDDtz0mBQcNpehQ4lLolvTg2KE21u0xcxtxtbCf85wxhRwFrEJEvfK3l~y6w2H9dpY1yM5o9wUOQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norwood Conservation Commission reviewed an after-the-fact demolition of an above-ground swimming pool located inside the Town’s 200-foot riverfront buffer for Meadow Brook and instructed the property owner and contractor to remove demolition debris and submit plans for proposed reconstruction.

The commission’s conservation planner, Carly, reported that the demolished pool was an above-ground structure about 40 years old and that the associated house foundation was outside the 200-foot riverfront buffer. Carly said the site visit found no observable migration of material or sediment into the resource area but noted a pile of demolition debris remained on the property and should be removed before rain events could cause runoff into Meadow Brook.

Why it matters: Structures and disturbances within riverfront areas are subject to permitting because of the risk of sedimentation and impacts to streams and wetlands; the commission used the incident to remind residents and contractors of permitting expectations.

Details and next steps
- Pool and demolition: The pool was described in the meeting as a 40-year-old above-ground pool that leaked and had been empty for months; the pool was removed although the demolition permit did not include pool removal.
- Site observations: Carly said no evidence of sediment migration to the riverfront area was observed during a site visit, but the commission asked that all debris be removed from the pocket in the back of the property and confirmed the contractor (identified in the meeting as Jared Gibberty) intends to remove remaining material.
- Distances and footprint: Commission staff showed topo contours that place the pool within the 200-foot Meadow Brook buffer and indicated the proposed new house footprint would be approximately 25 feet farther from the resource than the removed pool and is sited on the previous foundation (i.e., the house footprint is reported as outside the 200-foot line).
- Required communications: Carly asked to be notified when the debris pile is removed and requested that the applicant submit the proposed building footprint and site plan so staff can confirm the new structure will remain outside the regulated riverfront area.

Commissioners emphasized that when redevelopment occurs on lots that touch Meadow Brook, applicants should submit plans in advance so the commission can review erosion- and sediment-control measures and any design alternatives that would reduce impacts.

Quote: \"Let me know when the debris pile goes,\" Carly said, asking the property owner and contractor to notify the conservation planner when demolition material is removed.

The commission did not take formal enforcement action during the meeting; it recorded follow-up directions to staff and the property representative to confirm debris removal and to receive the proposed site/building plans before construction proceeds.","Commission discussed removal of a 40-year-old above-ground pool that was taken down without a riverfront permit, found no observed sediment migration, and asked that remaining demolition debris be removed promptly and that staff receive the new-house plans.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6332313,"Norwood Conservation Commission continues three hearings, appoints treasurer; minutes approved",1544,1691995,3236890,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2307935-86fba50272850e6e9002fd6fb5aa4628&start=1691&end=3236","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2307935-86fba50272850e6e9002fd6fb5aa4628/thumbnail_1691995.jpg","/articles/6332313/Town-of-Norwood/Norfolk-County/Massachusetts/Norwood-Conservation-Commission-continues-three-hearings-appoints-treasurer-minutes-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6332313-d2501345b049c7caba380bc66efce484/orig.mp4?Expires=1771190510&Signature=nC1EVNt-R7OFKbtVWVLHDP~3m1~cIaXPMdFGgq1DTlYSXquWTAmgghylklYtgsIovY0U3mHaGmCDnOap03uWvDHx17-CabwLVnQHk-l2qHKgKg8CaAagt8wuvn~71bierXOvEbIjE-7TBmdOYlknbkAtrCRqFFmPRvbHZRUxy6E7mtQyyQGyR~RCKO2hIvDo9vbuxILhByJlcoXpvUbBV2C6qmZ9~pi3Wo0Hto0EXr-A-DruMpOY0TtX4PV5XgxUqcfBz9ZxrQiugu9Eg85ZdBqL2IWhg3qAyQINHC3~f9KBU2rkL2xjY2RTg74NaTDhcuP7-glRLA5qxmyR8mr8AQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Norwood Conservation Commission at its Feb. 12 meeting voted to continue three public hearings, appointed a treasurer and approved minutes from Jan. 8, 2025.

The commission voted to continue public hearings on the Winter Street solar photovoltaic proposal (DEP file 251-0568), an unspecified request for determination of applicability and a notice of intent for 61 Endicott Street (DEP file 251-0560). The panel also unanimously appointed Commissioner Anil Prasad as the conservation commission treasurer, approved the Jan. 8 meeting minutes and adjourned.

Why it matters: The continuations keep permit applications under commission review while applicants provide additional materials; the treasurer appointment restarts a financial oversight role the commission said it wants active for quarterly reporting and fee-schedule analysis.

Votes at a glance
- 0 Winter Street (DEP file 251-0568): Motion to continue hearing to March 5, 2025. Vote: 5-0 in favor (Stephen Washburn, Catherine Walsh, Kelsey Quinlan, Anil Prasad, Kalima Mustafa Wittberg). Outcome: continued to 03/05/2025.
- Request for determination of applicability (applicant/parcel not specified in transcript): Motion to continue hearing to March 26, 2025. Vote: 5-0 in favor (same roll call). Outcome: continued to 03/26/2025.
- 61 Endicott Street (DEP file 251-0560): Motion to continue to March 5, 2025. Vote: 5-0 in favor. Outcome: continued to 03/05/2025.
- Appointment: Motion to appoint Anil Prasad as treasurer of the Conservation Commission. Vote: 5-0 in favor. Outcome: Anil Prasad appointed treasurer.
- Minutes: Motion to approve minutes from Jan. 8, 2025. Vote: 5-0 in favor. Outcome: minutes approved.
- Motion to adjourn: Vote: 5-0 in favor. Outcome: meeting adjourned.

Formal actions recorded in the meeting (motions, votes and tallies) are summarized above; the commission recorded no roll-call “no” or abstentions for the listed items. Several of the continued hearings were continued at the request of applicants to allow submission of additional materials (stormwater management details for the Winter Street project and related information for 61 Endicott). The commission recorded the dates to which each item was continued and asked staff to track the follow-up submissions.

The commission held no contested or split votes on Feb. 12; all recorded roll-call tallies for motions shown in the transcript were unanimous 'Aye'.","At its Feb. 12 meeting the Norwood Conservation Commission voted to continue three public hearings to later dates, unanimously appointed Anil Prasad as treasurer, approved minutes from Jan. 8 and adjourned. Commission staff and applicants were given follow-up tasks.","actionData","errors"]

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