Conservation Commission Approves School Project Despite Environmental Concerns
Wilmington Conservation Commission approved multiple municipal projects June 3. The commission unanimously approved an Order of Conditions for a new elementary school building at 320 Salem Street despite abutters raising concerns about arsenic in soil testing and groundwater management.
Conservation Commission · Meeting of June 3, 2026
Wilmington Conservation Commission approved multiple municipal projects June 3. The commission unanimously approved an Order of Conditions for a new elementary school building at 320 Salem Street despite abutters raising concerns about arsenic in soil testing and groundwater management. Director of Planning and Conservation Valerie Gingrich stated contamination issues are handled through MassDEP, which has already approved the project.
The commission also approved a Library parking lot improvement at 175 Middlesex Avenue and 51 Wildwood Street, three Safford Street roadway projects, two Negative Determinations of Applicability, and continued a hearing for 11 Sprucewood Road to July 8. Member Kelly R. Ashton was recused from the school project hearing.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of June 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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