Conservation Commission continues Beaver Brook restoration hearing
The Conservation Commission continued a hearing on invasive species restoration for Beaver Brook Conservation Area. Lucy Gross outlined the long-term project targeting Japanese knotweed, phragmites, and other invasive species along the brook and wetlands, with treatment planned for September if
Conservation Commission · Meeting of August 5, 2026
WILLIAMSBURG — The Conservation Commission continued a hearing on invasive species restoration for Beaver Brook Conservation Area. Lucy Gross outlined the long-term project targeting Japanese knotweed, phragmites, and other invasive species along the brook and wetlands, with treatment planned for September if approved. The Commission unanimously ratified an Enforcement Order at 17 Goshen Road and issued Certificates of Compliance for completed work at 9 Goshen Road and 197 Main Street.
The Commission also discussed revisions to the town's Wetlands Protection Bylaw and considered formalizing stewardship of the town-owned Gere Hill property with the Select Board.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of August 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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