DES Orders Landowner to Remediate Wetland Damage in Local Project

The Hooksett Conservation Commission meeting on August 11, 2025, focused on critical wetland management issues and a redevelopment project requiring attention from local officials.

A significant discussion arose regarding a landowner's failure to comply with wetland management agreements set by the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES). The DES has mandated remedial actions to repair damage to the wetland, setting a deadline for the landowner to complete the necessary work. The commission confirmed that no separate motion was needed to approve the consent agenda related to this issue, indicating a consensus among members.

Following this, the meeting transitioned to public input, but no comments were received from attendees. The commission then welcomed representatives from Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI), including project manager Pat McLaughlin and certified wetland scientist Jason Bolduc. They presented details about a redevelopment project that has been under review by the Technical Review Committee (TRC) and recently discussed at a planning board meeting. The project involves wetland impacts, and the GPI team provided a packet of plans for the commission's review.

The meeting underscored the importance of adhering to environmental regulations and highlighted ongoing efforts to manage local wetland resources effectively. The commission will continue to monitor the situation and the redevelopment project as it progresses.