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Hamden conservation staff schedule inspections, pursue reflagging and notices for multiple wetland concerns
Summary
The Hamden Conservation Commission discussed ongoing enforcement and site-inspection actions for several properties — including Southbridge Estates, a Forbes/Ainsley parcel, and a Scantic-area parcel — and authorized letters, a hired wetland specialist, and site visits to reflag resource boundaries and evaluate potential violations.
During its Aug. 20 meeting the Hamden Conservation Commission reviewed multiple enforcement matters and scheduled several site inspections and follow-up actions.
Staff told commissioners they had mailed certified packages to abutters around a clearing at Southbridge Estates—including historic orders and recent photos—and plan to hire a wetland specialist to reflag the resource areas on the property. The commission’s staff said the specialist (state consultant Heather Comey was referenced) had been notified but delayed by medical leave; staff planned to re-contact the consultant and arrange reflagging once she is available. The commission emphasized that reflagging is a priority before further action.
The commission also discussed a possible unauthorized roadway and clearing associated with a property accessed from the Bryn Mawr extension/Ainsley area (the Forbes property…
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