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Commission continues 68 Bridle Trail pool and patio review amid concerns about infiltration and saltwater discharge
Summary
The commission continued the notice of intent for 68 Bridle Trail to Jan. 8, 2026 after staff and commissioners raised questions about a proposed infiltration chamber adjacent to a retaining wall, the handling of saltwater pool discharge and the need for soils information and an O&M plan; staff also asked for conservation markers on the retaining wall.
The Needham Conservation Commission on Dec. 18 continued a notice‑of‑intent hearing for 68 Bridle Trail after discussing stormwater and resource‑area concerns tied to a proposed pool, spa and patio.
Diane Simonelli, representing homeowners Evan and Jennifer Tabaski, described a plan to install a saltwater pool and small spa over an existing patio with approximately 1,100 square feet of new impervious surface. Simonelli said runoff from the patio and pool area would be routed to a proposed infiltration…
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