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Conservation Commission Meeting

February 17, 2026 · Middletown, CT
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-17 (PDF, 5 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from middletownct.gov ↗
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Attendees

Evan Peterson (Chairperson)
Bob Daniels (Commission Vice-Chair)
Barbara Schukoske (Commissioner)
William Harris (Commissioner)
Vincent Senatore (Alternate Commissioner)
Kate Miller (Commissioner)
Diana Martinez (Commissioner)
Jane Brawerman (Commissioner)
James Sipperly (Environmental Planner)
Corinne Milardo (Administrative Assistant)
Peter Smith (Public)
David Winkel (Public)
Daniel Penney (Commissioner)
William Wilson (Alternate Commissioner)
✓ Present: 14/14

Decisions

Agenda Items

#A

Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 7:04pm

#B

Accept the Agenda

Agenda accepted with amendment to add Future Bonding to Old Business

#C

Public Forum

D. Winkel asked about Red Maple Swamp plans

#D

Approval of Minutes

Minutes approved for October 21, 2025, December 16, 2025, and January 20, 2026

#E

Request for Comment

None

#1

Urban Act Grant – Central CT Loop

J. Sipperly reported on the project and recommended commission members attend the wetlands meeting

#F

Officers and Committee Reports

Reports from Chair, Agriculture Committee, Outreach Committee, and Open Space Management Committee

#G

Old Business

Discussions on Trail Guide Update, Red Maple Swamp Update, CCA 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Goals

#H

New Business

J. Sipperly discussed a farmer looking for land to open a cut your own flower farm

#I

Member Forum

None

#J

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:26pm

Public Comments

3 speakers
D. Winkel · Topic: Red Maple Swamp plans

Asked if the plans have been finalized

Peter Smith · Topic: None

No comment recorded

David Winkel · Topic: New bike path

Asked if the new bike path will be affected by the rest of 830370