Conservation Commission Charts Wetland Ordinance, Schedules Well Workshop
Hillsborough Conservation Commission schedules private well workshop for February 19. The joint event with the Department of Environmental Services will be held at the Middle School at 6:00 pm, with DES providing sampling bottles and covering laboratory costs. The commission also discussed
Conservation Commission · Meeting of January 22, 2026
NH HILLSBOROUGH — Hillsborough Conservation Commission schedules private well workshop for February 19. The joint event with the Department of Environmental Services will be held at the Middle School at 6:00 pm, with DES providing sampling bottles and covering laboratory costs. The commission also discussed developing a town wetlands ordinance prompted by recent Jones Road subdivision concerns, with Chair Richard Head agreeing to bring the matter to the Planning Board.
Vice-Chair James McDonough will approach a property owner about possible conservation of the Bible Hill/Jones Road property. The commission approved its 2025 End of Year Report and tabled a Natural Resources Inventory contract pending receipt of a formal proposal.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of January 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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