Conservation Commission defers wetland enforcement decision
Sterling Conservation Commission defers decision on alleged wetland violation pending investigation. Property owners Tyler Favreau and Paul Broadmerkle reported potential environmental damage at properties along the Sterling-Clinton border; Broadmerkle estimates approximately three-quarters of an
Conservation Commission · Meeting of April 21, 2026
Sterling Conservation Commission defers decision on alleged wetland violation pending investigation. Property owners Tyler Favreau and Paul Broadmerkle reported potential environmental damage at properties along the Sterling-Clinton border; Broadmerkle estimates approximately three-quarters of an acre of damage to his property. Chair Matthew Marro and the commission voted unanimously to continue the enforcement matter to May 19 and conduct a site walk at 91 Chace Hill Road on Sunday, May 3 at 10 a.m., pending consultation with town counsel.
The commission also approved stormwater permits and deferred discussion of proposed fee regulations to its May 19 meeting.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of April 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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