Conservation Commission Reviews Cedar Meadow Lake Drawdown Conditions
Leicester Conservation Commission addressed proposed conditions for Cedar Meadow Lake drawdown and dam repair, per Conservation Agent Lisa Westwell's September 2 memorandum (DEP File 197-0755). The conditions establish maximum drawdown depth of 3 feet, commencing in late October and reaching target
Conservation Commission · Meeting of September 2, 2026
Leicester Conservation Commission addressed proposed conditions for Cedar Meadow Lake drawdown and dam repair, per Conservation Agent Lisa Westwell's September 2 memorandum (DEP File 197-0755). The conditions establish maximum drawdown depth of 3 feet, commencing in late October and reaching target elevation by December 1 at rates not exceeding 1 inch per day. Refill shall begin in early-to-mid March and complete by April 1.
Residents may hand-remove shoreline debris and vegetation without permit, but mechanized tools require commission approval. A year-end report and WPA Form 8A Certificate of Compliance request are required upon project completion.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of September 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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