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Enfield wetlands agency approves subdivision of former MassMutual campus into eight lots
Summary
The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Water Course Agency approved subdivision of the former MassMutual office campus at 185 Bright Meadow Boulevard into eight lots on March 17, 2026, voting 7–0. The agency added a special condition requiring the applicant to correct the application paperwork and noted that future phases will require separate wetlands permits.
The Enfield Inland Wetlands and Water Course Agency voted 7–0 on March 17, 2026 to approve a subdivision of the former MassMutual campus at 185 Bright Meadow Boulevard into eight lots, with a special condition that the applicant submit a corrected application reflecting the eight-lot layout.
Carl Andolina, representing the applicant, said the proposal follows a master-plan approval and currently seeks only subdivision approval; no ground-disturbing activity is proposed at this step. Paul Rodri, the project engineer, described a conceptual plan that separates the site into parcels for apartment buildings, a parking garage to remain in use, and two parcels identified for townhomes. Andolina said the developers intend to return with phased site plans and permits as needed for regulated activity.
The agency’s wetlands consultant report, summarized by the applicant, identifies two mapped wetlands on the property. The smaller “wetland A” was described as highly disturbed and effectively functioning as a stormwater conveyance, while “wetland B,” associated with Waterworks Brook, was characterized as a larger riparian wetland that supports groundwater discharge, flood attenuation and habitat. Staff noted the subdivision shows no activity in wetland B and that future phases with activity in regulated areas will require separate applications and engineered stormwater plans.
Commissioners discussed the plan and caught a misprint on the application form that described nine lots; the motion was amended to reflect eight lots as shown on the plan. The commission approved the amended motion on a roll-call vote: Donna Corbett Sabinski, Kevin Zorda, Virginia Higgley, Kelly Hemler, Ken Kaufman, Christopher Reno and Robert Gillespie all voted yes.
The approval included a condition that the applicant submit a corrected application and make the paperwork consistent with the plan set. The applicant also indicated it will present more detailed engineered plans and mitigation measures for any future phases that involve regulated areas.
The agency closed the public hearing on IW725 before voting. The commission noted it had received and reviewed a consultant report and staff comments; staff advised that additional, phase-specific wetlands permits will be required before any construction that affects regulated areas.
