09/16/26 Conservation Commission

The Town of Fairfield Conservation Commission held a meeting on September 16, 2026, focusing on several land use and conservation easement issues. Key procurement-related discussions included a request to allow an existing deer protection fence to remain within a conservation easement at 610 Flint Lock Road, which was approved with a two-year review. Another significant agenda item involved a proposed swap of conservation easement areas between parcels at 987 and 990 Banks North Road to resolve encroachments and violations related to ornamental gardens built within the easement. The commission discussed the environmental impacts, legal considerations, and the sequencing of approvals for this swap and related wetland permits. Additionally, updates were provided on ongoing enforcement actions, forestry management plans with a proposed $4,500 cost for Lake Mohegan Open Space, and a potential open space land acquisition scheduled for October 13, 2026. The meeting also covered miscellaneous projects such as an Eagle Scout candidate's proposal to build bluebird boxes and maintenance updates on conservation properties. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but budgetary considerations for forestry management and land acquisition were noted.