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Brookfield inland wetlands commission removes violations, continues several items
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the Brookfield Inland Wetlands Commission removed two site violations for compliance, continued multiple referrals to a later meeting, and approved minutes with two abstentions; commissioners asked staff for as‑built inventories and engineer confirmation where stormwater standards apply.
The Brookfield Inland Wetlands Commission voted unanimously on June 8 to remove two violations for compliance and approved continuances on multiple referrals while pressing applicants for inspections and clarifying documentation.
Chair Sharon Fox and enforcement staff reviewed several enforcement files and recommended removal when plantings or agent approvals were confirmed. Member Liz Phillips moved to remove the violation for an addressed tree‑removal matter “for compliance,” a motion the commission seconded and carried unanimously. Phillips also moved to remove a separate violation for a Wisconeer Road planting after the enforcement officer reported she had inspected the site and believed plantings were in place; that motion likewise passed.
Why it matters: Removing a violation marks an administrative closeout but depends on staff verification. Commissioners asked staff to produce as‑built plant inventories and to schedule inspections so removals are documented in the record.
Votes at a glance - Motion: Remove tree‑removal violation (identified address). Moved by Liz Phillips; seconded; outcome: approved unanimously by the commissioners present. - Motion: Remove violation W‑26‑0169 (Wisconeer Road). Moved by Liz Phillips; seconded; outcome: approved unanimously by the commissioners present. - Motion: Continue W‑26‑1740 (Arrowhead Road) to the next meeting. Moved by Sharon Fox; seconded; outcome: approved unanimously. - Motion: Continue W‑26‑3411 (Diana Drive) to the next meeting. Moved; outcome: approved unanimously. - Motion: Continue W‑26‑3200 (Pocono Road) to the next meeting. Moved; outcome: approved unanimously. - Motion: Approve minutes of 05/18/2026 with one line removed. Outcome: motion carried (record shows two yes votes and two abstentions).
In the 171 Pocono Road matter, applicant Robert Sherwood told the commission he had planted “19 little arborvitae” and additional trees and would make himself available for an inspection; enforcement staff agreed to prepare an as‑built inventory for the next meeting so the commission can confirm compliance before removing that violation.
The commission also recorded routine operational items and instructed staff to make multiple attempts to reach nonresponsive property owners (voice mail twice, then next enforcement step if no reply). The meeting closed after a motion to adjourn.
