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Middlefield wetlands agency accepts Merrimac Road driveway application amid stream concerns
Summary
The Middlefield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency accepted an application from James Ahern to clear a lot on Merrimac Road for future driveway access, while commissioners flagged a stream on the property and requested a site visit and measurements to ensure work stays at least 100 feet from wetlands.
The Middlefield Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Agency accepted an application June 17 from James Ahern for driveway paving and tree removal on Merrimac Road. The applicant said he intends to clear the lot to establish access ahead of future driveway construction; photographs of the site were shared and commissioners noted a stream on the property.
Commission members discussed wetlands protections and follow-up steps. The Commission said it will conduct a site visit and obtain additional measurements before any permit decision or field work proceeds, and reiterated that work must remain at least 100 feet from wetlands areas. The item was recorded as accepted for processing by the Commission; no public comment was received during the meeting.
Procedural action at the meeting also included the unanimous approval of corrected minutes for February and March 2026. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
