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Commission to ask Heritage panel about September mowing amid nesting concerns
Summary
The Brookfield Conservation Commission was told the Preserve’s Historic area will be mowed in July and September; members warned September may coincide with nesting and Chair Frank Frazier will consult the Heritage Commission about timing.
The Brookfield Conservation Commission discussed plans to mow the Historic area of the Preserve in July and again in September. Chair Frank Frazier said the commission had received notice of those dates and that timing would need to balance maintenance with habitat protection.
Member Faith Buell raised concern that a September mowing "may be too early" for several species of nesting birds and asked the commission to seek guidance before finalizing the late-season cut. The commission recorded an action item for the chair to consult the Heritage Commission about species seasons and potential alternatives to the September mowing schedule.
The commission did not adopt a formal change at the meeting; members said they would report back after the Heritage Commission consultation. The next commission meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2026, where any updates on mowing timing are expected to be reported.
