James Smith elected Natural Resources Commission chair
Natural Resources Commission elects James Smith as chair, continues four permits. The unanimous election of Smith occurs in the final meeting of Chair Dr. Sarah Grimwood. Ed Nardi was appointed liaison to the Community Preservation Committee. Four Notice of Intent applications were continued to
Natural Resources Commission · Meeting of May 13, 2026
CONCORD — Natural Resources Commission elects James Smith as chair, continues four permits. The unanimous election of Smith occurs in the final meeting of Chair Dr. Sarah Grimwood.
Ed Nardi was appointed liaison to the Community Preservation Committee. Four Notice of Intent applications were continued to June 3, including residential and commercial projects at Barretts Mill Road, Commonwealth Avenue, and Monument Street. The Commission issued two negative determinations, extended a permit to March 22, 2028, and issued orders of conditions for projects at Coolidge Road and Sunnyside Lane.
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Source: the Natural Resources Commission meeting of May 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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