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New Canaan Inland Wetlands Commission schedules public hearing for Waveny Park tree work, agrees to focus on website outreach
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on a Waveny Park application to remove and replace mature Norway maples and to add steps and paths; members also discussed outreach options including website updates, a chatbot (approx. $3,000 add‑on), library programs and realtor outreach, and opted to prioritize improving website content.
The New Canaan Inland Wetlands Commission opened its regular meeting on Jan. 26 and approved the agenda and minutes from Dec. 15.
The commission took up application 25‑53677 from Waveny Park Conservancy, which proposes removing approximately 50 Norway maple trees (10-inch diameter or larger) and selective shrubbery near Anderson Pond, replanting with native species, and adding stone steps and additional footpaths to improve viewing access. The commission noted that Waveny Park projects have historically prompted public interest.
"Traditionally, when anything has been proposed within Waveny Park…
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