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CAC discusses Mill Street as potential conservation site under state 30-by-30 goal amid litigation
Summary
Members discussed using Mill Street to contribute acreage to the state's 30-by-30 conservation goal, noted the parcel may be a wetland and is under court review, and agreed the council or planning board outcomes will determine next steps.
Committee members discussed Mill Street as a potential conservation site that could be used to advance the state's 30-by-30 target. S2 described the site as possibly a wetland and flagged an ongoing court case that could determine whether planning-board review will proceed.
S2 said, “The state has a 30 by 30, so conserve 30% of land by 2030,” and members discussed whether the city must adopt any local plan or could simply participate in state programs. The group noted two legal outcomes are possible (court affirms planning board action, or the matter returns for further review) and agreed to monitor the litigation and consider a voluntary commitment if appropriate. No formal conservation action was adopted during the meeting.
