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Commission discusses nature-trail entrance, dead plantings and a 5% retainage; staff to follow up with DPW

5789361 · August 26, 2025
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Members raised concerns about the nature-trail entrance width, dead trees planted along the lakeside, and a 5% retainage held from the contractor; commissioners asked staff to coordinate with DPW and economic-development staff to resolve access and landscaping issues.

Gardner Conservation Commission members discussed problems at the nature-trail entrance, including a wide opening that could allow vehicles to drive around a single bollard, several dead or failing trees planted along the lakeside, and a 5% contract retainage being held from the trail contractor.

Commissioners said the entrance appears wide enough…

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