# Groton Conservation Commission - 10/5/26


**Body:** Groton Municipal Television
**Date:** October 04, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Environment


The Groton Conservation Commission meeting, held October 5, 2026, focused on conservation, land-use proposals, and town open-space planning. A member of the public raised concerns about a proposed 223-unit development, including its density, effects on wetlands and watershed flows, and the adequacy of its open-space provisions. The Inland Wetlands agency had received the application, conducted a site visit, and planned to discuss the visit on October 21; the commission expects to review the proposal at its November meeting and consider whether to provide advisory comments. Members noted the plan’s stated 37% open space against a bylaw minimum of 25%, and agreed to review the relevant materials before deciding on a position.

Other discussion covered the town’s open-space inventory and property review, a request to follow up with the Town Manager on a pending item, and a proposed community-garden research effort. Members also expressed support for expanding stewardship of town-owned open space through Parks and Recreation, but no dollar amount or budget action was specified. No contracts, bids, vendor selections, or other procurement activity were identified; the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

**Source:** Groton Municipal Television