The Rutland Conservation Commission agreed to pursue Select Board-requested environmental policy initiatives. Chair Sheila Dibb requested the Commission take the lead on invasive species management and rodenticide bylaws and support a floodplain bylaw returning to Town Meeting. The Commission also
Rutland Conservation Commission schedules property site visits for August 22 to address erosion and wetland concerns across multiple properties. Members met with developers and homeowners regarding work at five area locations, including documented sediment runoff at Brice Estates. The commission
Rutland Conservation Commission approves wetland work order with special flow condition. The Commission unanimously issued an Order of Conditions for pipe replacement at 567 East County Road in the wetland buffer zone, requiring work during minimal to no-flow conditions; the application,
The Rutland Conservation Commission unanimously re-elected Jared Gentilucci as chair on July 21. The commission also unanimously elected Brian Bjorklund as vice chair. The commission continued a Notice of Intent hearing for work at 567 East County Rd. (filed by Anthony Macaruso) to August 4 pending
The Rutland Conservation Commission voted unanimously to support a proposed Conservation Restriction for the Dolan Farm at 122 Pleasantdale Rd., paving the way for its sale to a Native American tribe that will maintain the property as working farmland. Members Brian Bjorklund, Mary Hunt, Glenda
Rutland Conservation Commission approves $18,200 for administrative assistant hiring. The Commission unanimously authorized funds from the Wetland Protection Act account following town budget cuts that eliminated dedicated administrative support, with Chair Melissa Danza tasked with working with
Conservation Commission issues 30-day emergency permit for beaver dam removal. Glenn Kauppila of 126 Main St. sought authorization to breach blockages at his Pommogussett Rd. pasture after beavers returned despite a Board of Health removal permit; the Commission voted unanimously to grant the
Rutland Conservation Commission approves wetland regulations and issues Ridge Road Order of Conditions. Chair Melissa Danza oversaw unanimous approval of the draft wetland regulations after a public hearing produced no comment, with any identified Scribner errors to be corrected. The Commission
Conservation Commission backs reappointments and continues wetland hearing. The board unanimously recommended the reappointment of members Melissa Danza and Mary Hunt, whose terms expire June 30, with a third member, Glenda Williamson, still undecided on renewal. The commission continued the Notice
Conservation Commission approves prior minutes, discusses floodplain bylaw for May town vote. Barbara Ruchala, Chair of the Bylaw Committee, presented the proposed bylaw aimed at bringing Rutland into compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program; the committee made a favorable
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