Conservation Commission Rejects Tree Bylaw, Approves Two Compliance Certificates
Shirley Conservation Commission voted against a proposed tree protection bylaw and approved two wetland compliance certificates.
Conservation Commission · Meeting of September 22, 2026
Shirley Conservation Commission voted against a proposed tree protection bylaw and approved two wetland compliance certificates. Chair Jennifer McGuinness and the commission voted unanimously to not support the Public Street Tree Bylaw as drafted, forwarding detailed comments to the Planning Board recommending exemptions for invasive species removal, clearer definitions of trees, and more discretion for the Public Works director. The commission expressed concern about impacts on homeowners facing insurance cancellation demands.
In other business, the commission unanimously approved Certificates of Compliance for a septic system at 124 Hazen Road and beach nourishment mitigation at 6 Oakes Landing. A public hearing on a proposed home at 0 Leominster Road was continued to October 13.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of September 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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