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Uxbridge issues positive determination for utility fence near riverfront; commission urges wildlife passages
Summary
The commission determined the utility company's newly installed fence falls under the Wetlands Protection Act due to potential impacts on wildlife movement; the panel urged the applicant to consider lower-impact alterations (elevated gaps, culvert crossings or designated passages) and voted to issue a positive determination of applicability.
The Uxbridge Conservation Commission issued a positive determination of applicability on Sept. 2 for fencing installed by Massachusetts Electric Company/New England Power at 48 Depot Street, concluding the Wetlands Protection Act applies because of potential impacts on riverfront wildlife habitat.
Theresa Bortante of BSC Group, appearing for MECO and NEP, presented a memo summarizing a post‑site-visit review and facilities’ rationale for a security fence (reports of break‑ins). Bortante said the…
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