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Conservation commission delays two dock-related local approvals, approves $100 for WPI cleanup and delegates routine sign-off
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Summary
The commission continued a request-for-determination for a private seasonal dock at 64 E Old Princeton Road and again postponed a determination on a seasonal dock until the next posted meeting; it also voted to sponsor a WPI roadside cleanup with a $100 cap and delegated routine accounts-payable sign-off to Chair Brian Larochelle.
The commission continued two property items and handled several administrative matters.
A request for determination from a property owner at 64 East Old Princeton Road to install a seasonal, sectional dock that sits on posts and is removed for winter was presented. Commissioners asked about shoreline attachment, storage on site, sightlines and whether the dock’s extension would trigger Chapter 91 waterways permitting; staff reminded members that Chapter 91 is a separate DEP permit that can only be sought after the commission issues order conditions. Because the meeting notice had not been properly posted, members moved to continue the RDA to the next meeting to allow for public comment.
Under old business commissioners agreed to follow up with a site visit to the Cruise Road (Marcus) location and to send an inspection letter about observed recent tree cutting at a fire pond off New Westminster Road. They also discussed asphalt millings placed near a wetland on North Dogwood Road and agreed to advise DPW and monitor the situation.
On administrative items, commissioners voted to sponsor a Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) roadside/wetlands cleanup and allocated up to $100 from the conservation commission’s revolving account to purchase trash bags, gloves and pickup tools. The panel also agreed, by motion and second, to allow Chair Brian Larochelle to sign routine invoices on behalf of the commission to streamline accounts-payable processing. The commission scheduled its next meeting for the first Tuesday in May and adjourned by voice vote.
Next steps: the RDA and other continued hearings will be placed on the next posted agenda for public comment; staff will draft and send inspection letters related to cutting near wetlands and follow up with DPW about road maintenance near North Dogwood Road.
