Inland Wetlands Commission - July 15, 2026

The Inland Wetlands Commission meeting for the Town of Stratford on July 15, 2026, focused primarily on addressing compliance and restoration issues related to a restaurant property owned by James Fitzpatrick. The discussion centered on resolving outstanding permit violations, including the installation of a hydrodynamic separator to improve stormwater runoff quality and the completion of wetland restoration work. The commission agreed to release $10,000 of a $20,000 cash bond held by the town for the project, while retaining $6,000 to ensure completion of required improvements within a 12-month period. Additionally, a $1,500 fine was imposed on the property owner, with a $2,500 donation from the bond funds proposed to support other wetland enhancement projects in the town. The commission emphasized the importance of these measures to maintain wetland viability and set a precedent for future compliance.