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Charlton ratifies enforcement orders after staff documents six‑acre clearing and sediment runoff into wetlands
Summary
Conservation staff reported approximately six acres of clearing at an industrial‑park parcel and showed video evidence of sediment reaching bordering wetlands; the commission ratified enforcement orders issued Dec. 5 and Jan. 6 and staff said the property owner has appealed the fines.
The Town of Charlton Conservation Commission ratified two enforcement actions after staff presented evidence that land‑clearing and stormwater controls were not in place at a property in the industrial park, allowing sediment to reach wetlands during thawing events.
Conservation staff said they were notified of possible violations on Sept. 29 and issued a cease‑and‑desist; site work continued, and an on‑site inspection on Oct. 7 led staff to request a bordering vegetated wetland (BVW)…
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