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Votes at a glance: Northborough Conservation Commission actions on Jan. 12, 2026
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Summary
At its Jan. 12 meeting the Conservation Commission approved the 432 Whitney Street notice of intent (with a setback condition), named the parcel Barefoot Brook Woods, granted continuances for two applications, approved a stormwater permit and a two-year extension, issued certificates of compliance, and adjourned.
The Town of Northborough Conservation Commission took a series of procedural and substantive votes on Jan. 12. Key actions and outcomes are summarized below.
• 432 Whitney Street (notice of intent): Approved (omnibus motion covering the loop and the DCR crossings), condition that any realignment remain outside Northborough bylaw setbacks. Motion moved by Todd Hellwig; roll-call vote: Dan Clark — yes; Justin Dufresne — yes; Todd Hellwig — yes; Kelly Marston — yes; John Johnson — yes; Greg Young — yes.
• Parcel naming: The commission voted to accept the applicant’s suggested name, Barefoot Brook Woods, for the 432 Whitney parcel. Motion passed by roll call.
• 13 River Street (stone/riverbank work): Continued to the February meeting at the applicant’s request to obtain updated engineer’s stamp and plans.
• 238 Hudson Street (zoning interpretation pending): Continued pending a zoning interpretation from the building department.
• 9 Goddard Road (stormwater management/land disturbance permit): Hearing closed and permit approved; staff reported no wetlands jurisdictional impacts requiring additional review.
• 56 Hudson Street (time extension): Commission granted a two-year extension for the approved project due to demolition discoveries and contractor delays.
• RDA — Route 20 (MassDOT): Commission closed the hearing and issued a negative determination (no conditions) for the Northborough portion of the Route 20 rehabilitation project.
• Certificates of compliance (COCs): Commission approved certificates of compliance for West Street watermain and 75 West Street Lot 1B; discussed Church Street historic denial order and agreed to note the record so future owners are informed.
• Adjournment: The commission adjourned; next meeting scheduled for Feb. 9 at 6:00 p.m.
Ending: These items represent the formal recorded actions from the Jan. 12 meeting; applicants and staff will follow up on site visits, filings and any required re-submissions.
