Conservation commission issues negative determination for MBTA commuter‑rail vegetation plan; declines mapping confirmation

Mar 6, 2025

The Revere City Conservation Commission granted a negative determination of applicability for a five‑year vegetation management plan for the MBTA commuter rail right of way, but declined to provide a field‑confirmation positive determination because commissioners lack certification to perform on‑site boundary work.

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The Revere City Conservation Commission voted to issue a negative determination of applicability for a five‑year vegetation management plan covering herbicide and mechanical treatments along the MBTA commuter rail right of way. The plan was presented by Matt Donovan on behalf of Keolis/contractor teams and requests determinations required under CMR 11 prior to submission to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources.

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