Conservation

Government · Conservation

Commission OKs Pond-Area Cleanup, Paving Plan

Springfield's Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to clear a pond-area cleanup and paving project.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 9

Government · Conservation

Southwick Conservation Commission Approves South Loomis Subdivision Stormwater Plan With $15,000 Bond

SOUTHWICK -- June 1, 2026, Southwick Conservation Commission unanimously approved a stormwater management plan for a four-lot subdivision at 6 South Loomis Street, setting a $15,000 performance bond. Philippe Cravo of Arlevec Associates

Townbrief reporting · Jun 1

Government · Conservation

Southwick Commission Approves Tannery Road Culvert NOI With Conditions

SOUTHWICK -- May 18, 2026, Southwick Conservation Commission unanimously approves Tannery Road culvert NOI and amended Berkshire Avenue retaining wall plan. The board voted Monday to close the public hearing and approve Notice of Intent

Townbrief reporting · May 18

Government · Conservation

Commission approves office building, pond plan

The Springfield Conservation Commission approved Orders of Conditions for a new medical office building on Main Street and a five-year Forest Park pond maintenance plan.

Townbrief reporting · May 12

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Southwick Approves Vining Hill Culvert Replacement, Continues Tannery Road Hearing

SOUTHWICK -- May 4, 2026, Southwick Conservation Commission unanimously approves Vining Hill Road culvert replacement and advances multiple wetland matters at packed May 4 meeting. The commission approved a notice of intent to replace the

Townbrief reporting · May 4

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Southwick Conservation Commission approves negative determinations for carport and dock projects

SOUTHWICK -- April 6, 2026, Southwick Conservation Commission unanimously approved negative determinations for two residential projects and authorized several open-space maintenance expenditures at its April 6 meeting. The board cleared a carport addition at

Townbrief reporting · Apr 6

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Southwick Conservation Commission issues friendly enforcement order for wetland buffer encroachment

SOUTHWICK -- March 16, 2026, Southwick Conservation Commission issues friendly enforcement order over wetland buffer fill at 292 North Newman Street. The commission voted 6-0 with one abstention Monday to allow Anthony Dorsey to

Townbrief reporting · Mar 16

Government · Conservation

Southwick Conservation Commission Approves $95,000 South Longyard Road Drainage Fix

Southwick Conservation Commission unanimously approved a $95,000 stormwater drainage repair at 7 South Longyard Road, clearing the way for spring construction.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 2

Government · Conservation

Southwick Conservation Commission Approves Vining Hill Conservation Restriction, Adds Associate Member

Southwick Conservation Commission approves Vining Hill Road conservation restriction and seats its first associate member.

Townbrief reporting · Feb 2

Government · Conservation

Conservation Commission approves winter dock, erosion monitor

Southwick Conservation Commission edges toward adding a non-voting associate seat.

Townbrief reporting · Jan 5