Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee · March 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM
Open Space. Natural Resources, and Trails Committee Meeting
Discussion and referral actions on the Rocky Hill Development (MBTA-zoned Elm St parcels, ~385 units) and the 27 Kimball Road Chapter 40B application; committee circulated a draft Invasive Plant Management Plan for next-meeting review and referral to the Conservation Commission.
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Key decisions
Request that the Planning Board and Conservation Commission not act on the Rocky Hill (MBTA-zoned Elm St parcels) referral until the applicant provides an adequate open space and trail plan; Chair to draft a memo stating that a full review cannot be completed without those materials and outlining preliminary questions and concerns.
Prepare and send a memo to the Zoning Board of Appeals on the 27 Kimball Road Chapter 40B application documenting prioritization-map findings and raising concerns about loss of open space, wetland filling, stormwater runoff toward Lake Attitash, and lack of walkable/bikeable access.
Discuss the draft Invasive Plant Management Plan at the next OSNRTC meeting and then forward the draft to the Conservation Commission for review and comment.
Conservation staff will locate the original Bartlett Farm mowing plan and discuss mowing/rotational schedule and bird-breeding-season protections with DPW; the mowing/bird-protection topic will be placed on the next agenda.
Remove the legacy OSNRTC Facebook page to align with the City's consolidated social media communications strategy.
Agenda
Referrals
Rocky Hill Development — Elm St parcels
Request for the committee's comment on the Rocky Hill development application covering parcels 265 R, 277 R, 281, 287, 287 R, and 287.5 Elm Street.
Referrals
27 Kimball Road 40B Application
Request for the committee's comment on a Chapter 40B application for 27 Kimball Road.
Other Business
Draft Invasive Plant Management Plan
Review and discussion of the Draft Invasive Plant Management Plan.