Conservation Commission (April 15, 2026)

Town of Hampden Conservation Commission · April 15, 2026

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Public comment: Japanese barberry and invasive-plant concerns

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3:21 → 12:44(9m 22s)

Ethan Leis (resident of 542 Glendale Road) described widespread infestations of Japanese barberry along town waterways, outlined how the shrub spreads prolifically and requested information on town resources or programs (volunteer crews, certification of community service hours, MACC references) to incentivize removal and monitoring.

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Town of Hampden Conservation Commission discussed invasive plants and an ongoing wetlands disturbance at South Ridge Estates; commissioners voted to hire a wetland scientist to re-delineate resource area boundaries and said they will send letters and pursue enforcement if landowner does not cooperate.

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