Conservation Commission issues emergency order for Paddock Estates dam
Boxborough Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue emergency order for beaver dam. In an emergency meeting on August 27, the commission approved an order authorizing the breach of beaver dams at Paddock Estates that have blocked the property's fire suppression water supply. The Fire
Conservation Commission · Meeting of August 27, 2026
Boxborough Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue emergency order for beaver dam. In an emergency meeting on August 27, the commission approved an order authorizing the breach of beaver dams at Paddock Estates that have blocked the property's fire suppression water supply. The Fire Chief issued a Notice and Order to Restore Fire Protection Water Supply on August 26, citing the beaver-related blockage.
In a motion by Rich Grady and seconded by Steven Jeffreys, the commission authorized Associate Town Planner Ian Gilson to sign the order on its behalf, with David Koonce calling the meeting to order as acting Chair in the absence of Commission Chair Elizabeth Markiewicz.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of August 27, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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