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Conservation agent reports fire damage, expedited grant timeline and records digitization plans
Summary
The commission heard an agent report about a recent fire at 838 West Bridal that left ash near onsite water, an expedited MVP grant deadline in March, and plans to digitize permit files with help from TimeBond and a volunteer commissioner.
The Gardner Conservation Commission heard a staff report that a recent building fire at 838 West Bridal deposited ash near on‑site water and will require careful wetlands permitting and containment measures. Speaker 4, the commission’s agent, said the site visit confirmed visible residue and that the city is awaiting guidance from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection on any wetlands permitting steps.
The report detailed on‑site observations. "It doesn't look great," Speaker 4 said after reviewing site photos, adding that "you can see some frozen ash in the water" toward the rear of the building. The agent recommended that containment protocols be put in…
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