Natural Resources Commission approves director's FY26 evaluation and federal grant win
Wellesley Natural Resources Commission approves Schmitt's FY26 evaluation, notes $500K federal grant. The commission unanimously approved Director Brandon Schmitt's FY26 evaluation, highlighting his achievement in securing a $500,000 federal earmark grant for tree canopy and stormwater management
Natural Resources Commission (NRC) · Meeting of July 21, 2026
Wellesley Natural Resources Commission approves Schmitt's FY26 evaluation, notes $500K federal grant. The commission unanimously approved Director Brandon Schmitt's FY26 evaluation, highlighting his achievement in securing a $500,000 federal earmark grant for tree canopy and stormwater management work through the Charles River Watershed Authority. Chair Steve Park noted Schmitt's recruitment of a new Wetlands Administrator and his work on the White Pond Study and dredging projects at Reed's and Duck ponds.
The Commission also unanimously appointed 11 members to the Trails Committee for the balance of the fiscal year and reappointed Doug Hersh to the Wetlands Protection Committee for a three-year term through June 30, 2029.
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Source: the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) meeting of July 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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