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Planning Board considers expanded gravel-pit inspection form, seeks legal clarity on reclamation
Summary
The board reviewed a more detailed gravel-pit inspection form that expands inspection items and debated whether the town requires reclamation plans for older pits; members asked staff to obtain a legal opinion and training resources for inspectors.
The Brookfield Town Planning Board reviewed a proposed update to its gravel-pit inspection report, moving from a short checklist to a more comprehensive form meant to capture erosion, standing water, reclamation status, and other compliance items. The board asked staff to seek a legal opinion on reclamation requirements for older pits and to explore training for board members who will perform inspections.
Members said the new draft expands the previous 4–5 question form to as many as 17 items drawn in part from an older 27-point excavation…
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