Inland Wetlands Agency (Regular Meeting) - 6/3/2026

The Inland Wetlands Agency of the Town of Fairfield held a regular meeting on June 3, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing several applications related to construction and land use within regulated wetland areas. Key procurement-related discussions included the review of a commercial garage construction project at 154 John Street, where concerns were raised about stormwater management, environmental impacts, and the adequacy of submitted engineering studies. The commission debated the need for a third-party consultant to assess stormwater engineering and wetland impacts due to conflicting expert opinions. Additionally, the agency considered a declaratory ruling for a farm-related driveway construction at 1159 Reading Road, ultimately approving the request under state statute. The meeting also addressed scheduling site walks and public hearings for upcoming applications and discussed enforcement issues related to notices of violation. Motions passed included continuing the public hearing for the John Street project to August 14, 2026, and securing a third-party consultant for stormwater review. Several new documents and reports were entered into the record during the meeting.