Conservation Commission

Newport Conservation Commission advances June adoption of a strategic planning framework to replace its annual Priority List. Vice Chairman Donald Schagen presented the April 16 draft plan; commissioners must review and propose changes before the tentative June 10 vote. Chairman Lawrence Schissel

Conservation Commission adds lot to protected district. The Newport Conservation Commission unanimously approved adding town-owned Lot 110-007 to the Conservation District Ordinance, providing zoning-level protection for the previously unprotected land. The vote came after commission member Andrew

Newport Conservation Commission unanimously backs $30,000 Meadow Road purchase for Community Center parking. The 20-space parking area will use a town easement in the right-of-way and meet Department of Environmental Services Shoreline Protection requirements, with the remaining unused portion of

Conservation Commission subcommittee launches formal natural resources inventory action plan development process. Members Don Schagen and Andy Boutin examined example NRI action plans from New Hampshire towns including Sunapee, Rye, Boscawen, and Claremont before agreeing to develop Newport's

Newport Conservation Commission unanimously approves Elm Grove electrical project at Cross Street. The Commission voted 6-0-0 to permit Eversource to install utility poles and wiring across town property in a 50-foot span, determining the work will not restrict future trail development or town use