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Commission discusses native-plant policy, announces Stoddard Dam public presentation
Summary
The Simsbury Conservation Commission discussed drafting a native-plant policy for town property and a zoning text amendment for private land, thanked Pollinator Pathways for input on new plantings, recommended vegetative buffers for town streams, and announced a public meeting on Stoddard Dam removal.
During other business on June 2 the Simsbury Conservation Commission discussed creating a native-plant policy for town-owned land and recommended drafting a zoning regulation for private property. Commissioners suggested writing a letter to the Board of Selectmen, including Selectman Beal, to ask for action and indicated a text amendment to the Zoning Commission would eventually be required for private-land rules.
Chair Margery Winters announced an informational public presentation on removal of the Stoddard Dam scheduled for Thursday, June 4 at 6 P.M. at the Simsbury Public Library. Secretary Joseph Campolieta, speaking on behalf of Pollinator Pathways, thanked the town for sharing the list of new plantings at the Simsbury Performing Arts Center and for receptiveness to recommendations. Commissioner Donald Eaton recommended the town be contacted about best practices for vegetative buffers along town-owned stream banks; Chair Winters suggested preparing an informational packet for town staff.
Chair Winters also reminded commissioners to complete required wetland training classes by January 2027. No formal actions were taken on these items at the meeting.
