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Hampden Conservation Commission to Send Wetland Enforcement Letter at South Ridge Estates

HAMPDEN -- April 15, 2026, Hampden Conservation Commission pursues enforcement at South Ridge Estates over clearing and shooting-range activity in protected wetlands. The commission confirmed that contracted wetland scientist Steve Riberty will conduct on-

Townbrief reporting · Apr 15

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Conservation Commission continues Nelson Street home hearing, sets erosion deadlines

EAST LONGMEADOW -- April 8, 2026, East Longmeadow Conservation Commission advances Hidden Pond subdivision's final lot while holding a Nelson Street home proposal for further review. The board, chaired by Anthony Zampichini and

Townbrief reporting · Apr 8

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Conservation Commission amends two enforcement orders, sets spring deadlines for remediation plans

EAST LONGMEADOW -- March 25, 2026, East Longmeadow Conservation Commission amended two enforcement orders and directed a farmer to formally permit an unpermitted stream crossing at its March 25 meeting. The commission voted unanimously to

Townbrief reporting · Mar 25

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Hampden Conservation Commission Votes to Modify Ridge Road Wetland Boundary Markers

HAMPDEN -- March 18, 2026, Hampden Conservation Commission grapples with warrant requirement for wetland inspection. The commission, meeting March 18, spent the bulk of its session debating how to proceed against a roughly 48-acre

Townbrief reporting · Mar 18

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Conservation Commission Continues Nelson Street Home Hearing, Orders Restoration Plan After Unpermitted Tree Clearing

EAST LONGMEADOW -- March 11, 2026, East Longmeadow Conservation Commission continues Nelson Street home hearing after unpermitted tree clearing stirs neighborhood outcry. The commission voted unanimously at its March 11 meeting to carry the Notice

Townbrief reporting · Mar 11

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Conservation Commission amends Vineland Avenue wetlands enforcement order, eyes August deadline

EAST LONGMEADOW -- February 25, 2026, East Longmeadow Conservation Commission amends a wetlands enforcement order and continues a residential NOI at its February 25 meeting. The three-member commission, Anthony Zampuchini, Megan Logan, and Jason

Townbrief reporting · Feb 25

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Hampden Conservation Commission Votes to Seek Legal Opinion on Wetland Dispute

HAMPDEN -- February 18, 2026, Hampden Conservation Commission tables wetland buffer enforcement pending town attorney review. The commission voted unanimously at its February 18 meeting to authorize member Joe to consult town attorney Rose before

Townbrief reporting · Feb 18

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Conservation Commission Approves Blackman Pond Dredging, Orders Vineland Avenue Wetland Restoration

EAST LONGMEADOW -- February 11, 2026, East Longmeadow Conservation Commission approves Blackman Pond dredging project and orders wetland restoration at Vineland Avenue. The commission voted unanimously Wednesday to approve Notice of Intent 2025-02, covering

Townbrief reporting · Feb 11

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Conservation Commission flags wetlands bank threat at Vineland Avenue, orders homeowner to appear

EAST LONGMEADOW -- January 28, 2026, East Longmeadow Conservation Commission closes two long-dormant compliance cases and flags a new wetlands threat on Vineland Avenue. The three-member commission, Chair Anthony Zampuchini, Elizabeth Stoen, and

Townbrief reporting · Jan 28