Contractor seeks waiver to remove dead trees on 60-acre parcel; board asks for maps

Feb 7, 2026

A contractor representing a landowner requested permission to remove dead timber and mulch invasives on a parcel that intersects the ridgeline overlay; the board asked for GPS marking and an 8.5x11 sketch showing the ridgeline 'red spot' before deciding on any waiver or permit requirements.

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Rob Schrupple of SES Contracting presented a waiver request on behalf of a property owner seeking to remove dead trees and treat invasive understory across roughly 60 acres, a small portion of which intersects the town's ridgeline overlay. "Basically, I'm Rob Schrupple from SES contracting. We do forestry and invasive vegetation management," he told the board, describing a plan to remove dead trees, mulch invasives such as Russian and autumn olive, and reseed with native grasses.

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