Inland Wetland Commission - June 17, 2026

The Inland Wetland Commission meeting for the Town of Stratford on June 17, 2026, primarily focused on addressing compliance issues related to a wetland mitigation project at 577 Holly Lane. The discussion centered on the failure to fulfill permit conditions from a 2017 permit, including wetland creation and stormwater management. Commissioners debated potential solutions such as supplemental planting, invasive species management, and upgrading stormwater infrastructure with modern filtration systems like hydrodynamic separators. The permit had expired, and the commission considered reissuing it with updated conditions and requiring regular reporting and maintenance documentation. The commission also discussed enforcement options, including fines and calling the performance bond if compliance was not achieved. Additionally, updates were provided on other permit applications and enforcement matters involving wetlands and water-leveling devices to manage beaver activity. The commission agreed to reconvene in July to review a revised mitigation plan, ideally with input from the project engineer and wetland consultant.