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Commission staff described the submittal as an administrative COC requested by the owner to clear title ahead of a proposed sale. The commission reviewed the drawings and took the vote after determining there were no outstanding on‑site concerns reported by staff.

A motion to grant the certificate was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. The COC closes the outstanding order of conditions associated with the 1999 approval for this property, per the staff report presented at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lowell Conservation Commission - June 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A certificate of compliance for a single‑family home at 84 East Avenue (NOI 206457, order of conditions July 1999) was granted to allow the owner to clear title for a sale; the commission recorded no outstanding issues.","taxTitle","Lowell City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts","taxId",4223,"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},6186972,"Conservation commission issues certificate of compliance for 240 Industrial Ave. East redevelopment",131,118000,249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073259-6e8bbc3763523fed4652f6f4714e92e0&start=118&end=249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073259-6e8bbc3763523fed4652f6f4714e92e0/thumbnail_118000.jpg","/articles/6186972/Lowell-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Conservation-commission-issues-certificate-of-compliance-for-240-Industrial-Ave-East-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186972-39176191baabe018e069799035f9b464/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197737&Signature=QfQheB~8rSJRhI2icwcsxaYD1nBgZdGrIOx-sImx1Dz9BssOJ~vmzgATRY70hI~8G-DcJFJuE62TQ1jupb83dnC95BJ541-5UUVcrslBKQjW0CWlHk7570eghjHbCe~ReOWulmoiNkdOTHgLdfogl~U2zRB-DHkOMV4XCwYk4uksk4DG17FH0BRt89CuVPWlPEHTc3JYjBgYr39XGdyGZgTfYkr7oN2D0b9zelEGGYGTRQMRIy9OCGmHvrEiInKfIaQbGvEBlv9q5-iDaRrm4N5GGjaruOd7BZmxs0Nm7SZ4dS5C~fX4wmrdt~jSIxltDPF1LR8OGcTPCG4eZdgFTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lowell Conservation Commission voted to issue a certificate of compliance (COC) to Atlantic Oliver 240 Industrial Ave. East for work completed under a previously issued order of conditions.

Jared Grama, civil engineer with Allen & Major Associates representing the applicant, told the commission the work—minor loading-dock reconstruction and related limited disturbance on the northeast side of the property—was completed and stabilized per the approved plans. “Everything’s per our approved plans. So we’re here to request the certificate of compliance for the work that was done,” Grama said.

A commission member described the finished work as “a vast improvement,” noting stabilization and improved condition of the loading dock corner. A motion to grant the certificate of compliance was made, seconded and approved by voice vote.

The COC closes out the order of conditions issued in April (noted in the application as April 17, 2024, following an approval dated March 19, 2024) for the redevelopment and parking-area modifications at the site. The commission recorded that as‑built plans and site photos were submitted and that the site appears stabilized and consistent with approved controls.","The Lowell Conservation Commission voted to issue a certificate of compliance for Atlantic Oliver 240 Industrial Ave. East, confirming stabilization and completion of loading dock reconstruction consistent with the commission’s order of conditions.",{"_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},6186976,"City project to resurface Aiken Street Bridge cleared by conservation commission",142,470000,612000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073259-6e8bbc3763523fed4652f6f4714e92e0&start=470&end=612","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073259-6e8bbc3763523fed4652f6f4714e92e0/thumbnail_470000.jpg","/articles/6186976/Lowell-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/City-project-to-resurface-Aiken-Street-Bridge-cleared-by-conservation-commission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186976-de3630b89b2c92e7d4df94f4990ad5b0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197737&Signature=Pwr2PlvTIGMwziu~-8PfttEWHE1zBeNGHyZx9DXwOv~vCnIT1NK4vz2Bp7df8v9jrVGJT2SaUG7KtlkrLT5T1DV4DcvlnFE6PXIvI-9xvlhEt6CWH-xZUkcUuUg6ks7PVjZOJDnO9yGkk0PAHs6xlkCWT60nHxckbENoczovIW-15aAS85aVFoOOjLHEOociofHrXrF3YkfjRyGG13DfqN6TkkQ2RRkN0gqGk0yPgkKcD3ay7MhLlNnE6ZZgJIKG8oGYFYhjWXbze6z1nyw9h5sPirIRAhvLm8aRpSU8eZyk7ST7A8fv~OPMj20v1L6LpbGURe1VZ8VdkNB~BSps5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lowell Conservation Commission issued a negative-3 determination on a request for determination of applicability filed by the City of Lowell to resurface the Aiken Street Bridge.

Andrew Maesner, an engineer with TEC representing the city, described the work as removal and in-kind replacement of an epoxy overlay on the bridge deck, plus minor concrete patching and localized repairs. “We’re basically removing the epoxy overlay on the bridge, and then after that, doing some minor concrete patching and then replacing the epoxy overlay in kind,” Maesner told the commission.

Why it matters: The bridge sits within the 100-foot buffer zone of the Merrimack River. Maesner said all work will be contained to the bridge, with contractor specifications requiring shielding to prevent discharge or debris from falling into the river and to contain contractor activity to working hours without staging within the riverfront area.

Commission discussion focused on shielding/netting under the bridge and staging. A commission member asked whether netting would be used; Maesner said specifications include “tipper shielding” (shielding) to contain debris. The commission granted a negative-3 determination by voice vote.

The determination allows the city to proceed with resurfacing provided the contractor adheres to the submitted specifications and shielding measures to prevent impacts to the Merrimack River.","The Lowell Conservation Commission granted a negative-3 determination for the City of Lowell’s resurfacing project at Aiken Street Bridge, concluding work will be confined to the bridge deck and specifying shielding to prevent debris falling into the Merrimack River.",{"_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},6186981,"Conservation commission approves MBTA right‑of‑way vegetation maps; limited herbicide plan cleared",299,2011000,2310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073259-6e8bbc3763523fed4652f6f4714e92e0&start=2011&end=2310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073259-6e8bbc3763523fed4652f6f4714e92e0/thumbnail_2011000.jpg","/articles/6186981/Lowell-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Conservation-commission-approves-MBTA-rightofway-vegetation-maps-limited-herbicide-plan-cleared","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186981-4b6a54ec526029f29d36e87326755cb3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197737&Signature=ApD-hyLcQkHs6hu0~8wviDTKMjQYhr8xNNNKdN~F0iKXmcM6mfaHwcBqgji~THUgKr6GkX0BY8ITJK2Q7BiwylrHRvRWKdH3j3TiWtsYV9rF7GDBR3ROl9jT8EnHKhEx6bh6-d4jxIwYwCVl5FXKBEgFjbpJfU3D-JQ0H1NwyLXdJYRy64Gfny6Aw2vmL2-HCU1wHvBsR5FtSS0bvwPS0e0jGyBR1JvzQVEKNQ81oDJh~RmZFCcDjdl0Y9et8Ur1~xaWvsZZ8mkRD1VexbqiLHEoJuaMChpi62YrFr-Br~1eh6C1HNfjGSuFaPViWuqOy-OjMZBmLUA1oUdEuuKroA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lowell Conservation Commission granted two determinations that allow vegetation management along the MBTA commuter rail right-of-way after hearing a five‑year map confirmation and operations overview on behalf of Keyolus/contractor representatives.

Matt Donovan, representing Keyolus (contractor), told the commission the RDA is filed every five years to confirm mapping used to limit chemical treatments and to inform submission of a vegetation-management plan to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources. “This RDA is submitted to your commission every 5 years and is to confirm the accuracy of the maps used for herbicide for, vegetation management along the commuter rail right of way,” Donovan said.

Why it matters: The plan authorizes two annual chemical applications—one in late spring (May–June) and one in late summer (August–September)—targeting the roadbed and, in a separate brush program, adjacent shoulders. Donovan said the roadbed application is applied from a spray truck running on the track with nozzles that can be shut off as needed; the shoulder spray reaches up to 12 feet from the track centerline. The program uses materials from the Department of Agricultural Resources’ approved roster for rights-of-way.

Sensitive areas and restrictions: Donovan explained the maps identify blue and yellow zones where brush treatments are restricted; yellow zones will never receive shoulder treatments and may receive only roadbed application, while dark-blue DEP/water-supply zones (not present in Lowell) have different intervals. The commission approved a positive-2 determination to confirm mapping and a negative-3 determination for the described work within the commission’s jurisdiction.

Commission action: A commissioner moved to issue the positive-2 mapping determination and a negative-3 determination on the project; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The applicant said yearly operational plans will continue to be sent to the commission by certified mail and that certified applicators will be accompanied by environmental monitors who will reference the maps during applications.

The determinations allow Keyolus and its contractors to proceed with the limited roadbed herbicide program subject to the mapped restrictions and ongoing annual notice to the commission.","The commission issued a positive-2 determination to confirm MBTA right-of-way mapping and a negative-3 determination for the City of Lowell/Keyolus vegetation management plan for the commuter rail right-of-way, allowing limited roadbed herbicide applications with mapped sensitive-area restrictions.",{"_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},6186986,"Lowell Trust cleared to pilot volunteer-led knotweed removal along Concord River",1696,279000,1975000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5073259-6e8bbc3763523fed4652f6f4714e92e0&start=279&end=1975","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5073259-6e8bbc3763523fed4652f6f4714e92e0/thumbnail_279000.jpg","/articles/6186986/Lowell-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Lowell-Trust-cleared-to-pilot-volunteer-led-knotweed-removal-along-Concord-River","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186986-0c777d8472fc70b27d94bd4d5bc1ac0f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771197737&Signature=mKnvxOyiHxqfO8bVkGR4NkrK5k2EIuZWYyUPNKMBCLZo4Y4kNJVhWV8iyao8MXYoYW0OfeHymrDSsPS9lbCAAvWF7hGLNBwWhKprcaHacdgKE~-s5P7b0vR7y2NuG2yE2J6LX1Rm1yY1tQCcxBx2A3KqAUb6aR4SJpPeeDjXjiIc8tXOcuGLW1xqvXKaSshhdLr6c7yYfMpyf0xVmRxQKlSJxLbThD1ZvcM76XSSkbDEx2nu2SCWI2f1xuiJTyJQBv1XIoE55kAPr4tpM8Rdell8ia~e4uHuGJ7mXeL-XAEtYABk6tTlLTSgV6regX5ePa3VzUV~teI25SK3jqkgxg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust received approval from the Lowell Conservation Commission on a request for determination of applicability to begin a pilot invasive-species removal project at Jolene Dubner Park and along the Concord River Greenway.

The project, led by the trust with consultant Brian Kollaren of Ecological Management Solutions, will use repeated manual cutting by volunteers followed by targeted herbicide injection or spraying where necessary. Jane Calvin, executive director of the Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, told the commission that “invasives are a big issue in the city” and described the work as a pilot intended to inform future riverbank stewardship.

Why it matters: Japanese knotweed is dense and aggressive along waterways; the trust said the plants are contributing to shoreline erosion and blocking views along the Greenway. The commission’s negative-3 determination allows the trust to proceed under the city’s wetland regulations but does not change existing buffer protections for the Merrimack/Concord River corridor.

Details of the method: Consultant Brian Kollaren described a staged approach of cutting the stems at near-waist height in cycles spaced roughly two weeks apart to weaken the plants’ carbohydrate reserves, then performing localized injection of herbicide on stems where accessibility allows or limited spraying in harder-to-access areas. “We’re taking it at its lowest point in the season and trying to bring it lower,” Kollaren said, explaining the seasonal timing rationale.

Kollaren told the commission the active ingredient to be used is glyphosate in a water-safe formulation (described in testimony by brand name), and that the application method—injection versus spray—is selected to minimize off-target exposure. He said stem material containing nodes will be bagged and disposed of in the regular waste stream (contractor bags), with no composting or green‑waste reuse.

Timeline and expected results: Kollaren reviewed typical outcomes reported elsewhere—management timelines are commonly three to five years, with some localized treatments achieving functional control in a shorter timeframe. He and commission members emphasized uncertainty: results depend on site conditions and root‑stock extent, so the trust will collect monitoring data during the pilot.

Commission action and follow-up: The commission granted a negative-3 determination for the proposed work in the 100-foot buffer zone. Commissioners and the trust agreed the project should run as a pilot with volunteer involvement; the trust will provide the commission with scheduling and data-collection details for the volunteer events.

The commission’s approval allows the trust to proceed with the planned sequence of manual cutting and targeted herbicide work, subject to the commission’s jurisdiction and any conditions that may accompany the determination.","The Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust received a negative-3 determination from the Lowell Conservation Commission to proceed with a volunteer-led Japanese knotweed control pilot at Jolene Dubner Park and the Concord River Greenway using staged cutting and targeted herbicide application.","actionData","errors"]

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