Conservation Commission revises priorities, plans inter-board coordination
The Madison Conservation Commission continued work on conservation priorities and planned inter-board coordination through a "Congress of Committees" involving town land-use agencies and boards.
Conservation Commission · Meeting of July 22, 2026
CT MADISON — The Madison Conservation Commission continued work on conservation priorities and planned inter-board coordination through a "Congress of Committees" involving town land-use agencies and boards. During a public comment session, resident Laurian Cimino discussed wildlife corridors and conservation easements; Commission members noted tax benefits for conserving forest land. Commission members Amy Thomas and Heather Crawford will revise the draft priorities document, with Heather Crawford coordinating planning for the Congress of Committees to begin in the fall.
The Commission is exploring whether to present on urban trees to the Board of Selectmen on September 21. A summer intern beach erosion project is scheduled for Friday, July 24, at 9:30 a.m. at Surf Club.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of July 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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