Conservation Commission continues five applications to September
Amesbury Conservation Commission continued five environmental applications and approved a Certificate of Compliance. Chair Fred Zackon presided over votes to continue projects at Elm Street, which includes 11,031 square feet of riverfront restoration and a wildlife crossing, and at Lake Attitash
Conservation Commission · Meeting of August 17, 2026
Amesbury Conservation Commission continued five environmental applications and approved a Certificate of Compliance. Chair Fred Zackon presided over votes to continue projects at Elm Street, which includes 11,031 square feet of riverfront restoration and a wildlife crossing, and at Lake Attitash Road, Haverhill Road, and Merrill Street. The board also discussed state-mandated 21-day hearing deadline challenges, with Commissioner Jamie McCarthy proposing a new applicant checklist to ensure local review is complete before submission.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of August 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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