Waltham Conservation Commission approves Beaver Brook Reservation invasive species zone expansion. The five-member panel unanimously backed a request by the Department of Conservation and Resources to expand Management Zone 5 within DEP file number 316-0777, clearing the way for volunteers from the
Waltham Conservation Commission approves three Notice of Intent applications for stream restoration and site redevelopment. Chair Bill Doyle, Vice Chair Lisa Limonciello, and members Gerard Dufromont and Michael Donovan voted unanimously 4-0 on three positive orders of conditions: a Totten Pond
The Waltham Conservation Commission continued a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a redevelopment at 455 Totten Pond Road proposed by applicant 455 DIV TPR LLC. Wetland scientist Dr. Lars Carlson, presenting for the applicant, described work within the previously disturbed buffer zone with a
Waltham Conservation Commission issues Negative 2 determination for Atrius Health emergency generator project. Environmental Scientist Taylor Donovan presented plans for installing an emergency generator, associated conduit, and dumpster at 1601 Trapelo Road within a previously developed buffer
The Waltham Conservation Commission approved a Bentley University sidewalk project at 400 Beaver Street on March 26, subject to Massachusetts DEP stormwater and erosion-control conditions, in a hearing chaired by Vice Chair Lisa Limonciello after Chair Bill Doyle recused. The commission also
Conservation Commission approves conditions for Watch Factory Phase 4 residential development. Chair Bill Doyle and the four-member quorum unanimously issued an order of conditions for Watch City Ventures LLC's 241 Crescent Street project, which will add approximately 140 residential units,
Conservation Commission reorganizes leadership ahead of spring project reviews. The board unanimously elected Bill Doyle as chair, Lisa Limonciello as vice-chair, and Gerard Dufromont as clerk for 2026-27, filling the vacancy created by outgoing Chair Alexander Sbordone's departure. Frank
Waltham Conservation Commission issued a positive order of conditions for a multi-family residential complex at 245-265 Winter Street with no additional site-specific restrictions. Chair Alexander Sbordone and the commission unanimously approved the project, which involves only buffer-zone work and
Waltham Conservation Commission unanimously approves two environmental projects. The board issued a positive order of conditions for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation's stone wall construction and walkway repaving at Beaver Brook Reservation on Waverley Oaks Road,
Waltham Conservation Commission votes to finalize conditions for DCR Beaver Brook project. The commission approved delegating to staff and the Department of Conservation and Recreation the task of finalizing special conditions for a stone wall and walkway repaving project at Waverley Oaks Road