Home / VOL. VII NO. 11 06/01/2026 / Notes from the Conservation Commission (ConCom), May 12, 2026, Hybrid meeting

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Notes from the Conservation Commission (ConCom), May 12, 2026, Hybrid meeting

  1. Bryan Siter, a representative for the Marian Fathers, 2 Prospect Hill Road, reported that the Historical Commission turned down their request to raze an historic building on the property in order to build a parking lot, Rather than wait a year as required by the Demolition Delay Bylaw, they redesigned the parking lot and the building would remain. They were before ConCom for a Storm Water permit. It was approved with a condition: they would build from the bottom up (build the downhill catchment area first) so that if, during construction, there was a runoff event, the catchment area would already be in place. 
  2. Karl Lange, 8 Shamrock St. (Map 106, lot 51) The plan is to demo and rebuild a single family home. The new updated plans were submitted and accepted. Bill Loutrel made a motion to close the hearing and approve the new plans. Joe DeGiorgis recused himself. The motion passed. 
  3. A number of requests were continued because no representatives for the projects were present. 
  4. Town Administrator, Michael Canales, is still trying to clarify the tenets of the weed harvesting Stockbridge Bowl. The “one pass” definition seems to be in question. 
  5. Roger Bailey reviewed the extensive tree cutting on the property owned by Catherine Ross, 6 Furnace Road. The cutting has been going on for a few years. Many trees were reported as dead and some as threatening the power lines. Any trees of value such as Shagbark Hickory, Maples, etc. will be protected. Konkapot Tree Service and John Field Tree Service have performed much of the work. The property is not within the Flood Plain. The plan is to excavate the stumps and cover them over and build a dwelling unit for Mr. Bailey’s brother. David will review the site. 
  6. Taylor Valastro asked about building a dock on the property of Jeff Grossman at 9 Mahkeenac Terrace. The original dock was damaged. The size and configuration of a new dock will remain the same.

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