Groton Conservation Commission - 8/3/26

The Groton Conservation Commission held a meeting on August 3, 2026, primarily discussing conservation-related matters including open space inventory updates and concerns about the potential sale of certain city and town properties. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a proposed sale of small parcels of land, some of which are encroached upon by neighbors, and a larger parcel adjacent to wetlands. The commission expressed concerns about the sale process and the classification of these lands as protected open space, emphasizing the need for the town to assert its rights and consider the conservation value of the properties. The commission unanimously approved forwarding a draft letter expressing their position to the city and town officials and agreed to have it read at an upcoming Planning and Zoning public hearing. No contract awards, RFPs, or procurement actions were discussed during the meeting.