Merrimac Drive development approved despite neighborhood concerns
Conservation Commission issued four permit determinations and approved a major land disturbance permit. The board granted negative determinations of applicability to Mabel Byakika for a deck-to-mudroom conversion at 61 Young Street, Christopher Slater for a deck replacement at 21 James Street,
Conservation Commission · Meeting of June 24, 2026
TEWKSBURY — Conservation Commission issued four permit determinations and approved a major land disturbance permit. The board granted negative determinations of applicability to Mabel Byakika for a deck-to-mudroom conversion at 61 Young Street, Christopher Slater for a deck replacement at 21 James Street, Craig Desisto for work at 553 Rogers Street, and Paul Finger representing Raytheon for vegetation management at 100 Apple Hill Drive. A major land disturbance permit for Marwick Associates at 0 Merrimac Drive passed 3-0 with two members opposed.
The board ratified emergency certifications for failed septic systems at 319 Whipple Road and 83 Cinnamon Circle, allowing sewer connections. The commission also granted a three-year extension to SOLitude Lake Management for pond-maintenance work and continued Tyler Rynne's notice of intent for 73-75 Hillman Street to July 15 pending peer review.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of June 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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