The Northampton Conservation Commission meeting on June 12, 2025, focused on a proposed shed construction project and the approval of minutes from a previous meeting.

Elaine Fitzgerald and her brother, David, presented their plan to build a 10 by 20-foot shed on their property, which is a single-family home without any existing outdoor structures. The shed will be placed behind the house on a gravel pad. The project was deemed exempt under the State Wetlands Protection Act but required local approval due to specific ordinances.

Commission members raised no significant concerns about the project. Staff noted that the shed's location is across a paved street from the river and does not involve vegetation removal or fall within the mapped floodplain. After a brief discussion, the commission unanimously voted to issue a negative determination, allowing the Fitzgeralds to proceed with their shed construction.

In addition to the shed project, the commission approved minutes from a previous meeting, with one member abstaining from the vote due to absence. The meeting also addressed a certificate of compliance related to Eversource's contribution to a tree mitigation fund, which was accepted due to constraints on planting at the site.

Overall, the meeting concluded with the Fitzgeralds receiving approval for their shed, marking a positive outcome for their project. The commission's efficient handling of the agenda items reflects its commitment to local conservation efforts while facilitating community development.