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Essex Conservation Commission ratifies emergency safety clearing

Essex Conservation Commission ratified an emergency safety clearing at Lufkin and Eastern. Chairman Cliff Ageloff issued a certification for vegetation removal at the request of Chief of Police Shamshack, citing safety concerns at the intersection. The Commission voted unanimously to ratify the

Conservation Commission · Meeting of August 25, 2026

Essex Conservation Commission ratified an emergency safety clearing at Lufkin and Eastern. Chairman Cliff Ageloff issued a certification for vegetation removal at the request of Chief of Police Shamshack, citing safety concerns at the intersection. The Commission voted unanimously to ratify the certification.

The Commission also issued a Certificate of Compliance for 50 Belcher Street to property owner Clay Morin subject to receipt of a revised letter addressing previously permitted work. Two development hearings were continued to September 15 pending further review: Lidia Szydlowska's Notice of Intent for greenhouse removal and addition at 139 Eastern Avenue, and Bell Point, LLC's Notice of Intent for an Open Space Residential Development at Essex Park Road.

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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of August 25, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.

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