The New Shoreham Conservation Commission convened on October 29, 2024, to address several key agenda items, including a review of an application and the approval of the annual calendar for 2025.

The meeting began with a discussion on application number 24-0030 submitted by John Arleone. A motion was made to issue an unfavorable recommendation regarding this application. The motion was supported unanimously by the members present. The unfavorable advisory was based on several concerns, including previous violations noted by the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), issues related to wetland coverage, and insufficient information regarding environmental studies that may have been conducted. The commission emphasized the need for supporting documentation from the DEM to better understand the environmental implications of the application.

Following this, the commission moved on to item number four, which involved the approval of the annual calendar for 2025. Members discussed various dates for meetings, with suggestions made for potential changes to accommodate scheduling needs. While no final decisions were made during this discussion, the commission acknowledged the importance of finalizing the calendar to ensure effective planning for the upcoming year.

In conclusion, the meeting addressed significant environmental concerns regarding a specific application and laid the groundwork for future planning with the approval of the annual calendar. The commission plans to follow up with the DEM for additional information to support their decision-making process.