Conservation Commission Endorses FGAR Rodenticide Ban, Issues Winchester Country Club Orders — February 19 Meeting

The Arlington Conservation Commission voted to endorse a home rule petition banning first-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (FGARs) on both public and private property, following a presentation linking the chemicals to wildlife deaths in Arlington. The commission also closed hearings and issued orders of conditions for two Winchester Country Club improvement projects after extensive discussion of native planting plans and invasive species management.