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Northborough commission backs limited DCR crossings for Whitney Street trail, continues hearing
Summary
The Conservation Commission agreed 4–3 to support moving forward with limited wetland crossings on a proposed trail that would access Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) land, and voted to continue the hearing pending written direction from DCR and updated GPS plans.
The Town of Northborough Conservation Commission signaled conditional support Nov. 10 for a proposed trail extension that would cross a small portion of DCR-owned land at 432 Whitney Street, but continued the hearing to allow the town and applicants to obtain a written position and refined plans from the DCR.
Chair Greg Young said the commission would “feel for” its members before deciding whether to allow wetland crossings. Applicants Bryant and Mariel Stone reported a site walk with five DCR staffers, including an ecologist and an archaeologist, and said DCR…
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