Commission explores emergency path to remove hazard at fire-damaged Woodworth Circle property

Aug 28, 2026

Staff described a prolonged, fire-damaged property on Woodworth Circle with disturbed mitigation areas; the commission asked staff to obtain public-safety letters (fire, building, DPW) to support an emergency certification or an accelerated NOI so demolition and restoration can proceed without breaching wetlands protections.

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Commission staff reported ongoing complications at a fire-damaged property on Woodworth Circle where mitigation plantings had been disturbed and debris remained. The commission discussed whether the property could be demolished quickly under an emergency certification or whether a new NOI and restoration conditions should be required before demolition proceeds.

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