Robert C. Isner
Vice Chair, Farmington Conservation & Inland Wetlands Commission, Farmington Inland Wetlands Commission
Roles
- Commissioner, Farmington Inland Wetlands Commission
Coverage (15 articles)
Farmington Approves West Avon Road Wetland Restoration
The wetland being restored at 114 West Avon Road does not stop at the property line. Farmington's Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commission tabled the plan on July 8 until both abutting owners sent letters of approval. Two weeks later it had one of the two, and approved anyway, without settling on the record what the missing letter is worth.
Wetlands Commission Accepts Intervener in Noble Energy Case
The Farmington Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commission unanimously accepted Stephanie Roman's intervener petition Wednesday in the continuing public hearing on Noble Energy Real Estate Holdings' proposed travel center, warehouse, and diesel fueling facility on the upstream edge of the Batterson Park Pond watershed. The petition's expert, Carya Ecological Services principal Sigrun Gadwa, flagged a state-endangered wetland plant — Saururus cernuus, lizard's tail — on the applicant's own plant inventory. The hearing was continued to May 20, with both commissions attaching conditions to anything they eventually approve.
Farmington Wetlands Commission Returns to In-Person Meetings
Farmington's Inland Wetlands Commission will return to in-person meetings starting April 15, ending its fully remote format. Chair Ned Statchen and Commissioner Robert Isner cited litigation risk as the primary driver, noting the commission was the last in town — and possibly the state — still meeting entirely online.
Farmington Council Honors Eagle Scouts, Thanks Veterans
Farmington’s Nov. 10, 2025 council meeting honored two Eagle Scouts, marked Veterans Day, heard sharp school funding concerns, and reviewed bonds, building projects, and upcoming zoning and parking rules.
Farmington Wetlands Commission Reviews Big Y, Wood Pond Dock
Farmington’s wetlands commission spent November 5th juggling a mid-century addition, a Wood Pond dock, Horton Electric’s paved yard, a larger tow lot on an aquifer, and a future Big Y at Westfarms.
You Call That a Platform? The River Had Other Ideas
Modeling Floods, Wrangling Debris, and the Great Boulder Strip Compromise “I Gave Up Fishing in Boy Scouts Because I Always Ended Up in the River” FARMINGTON, CT — APR 25, 2025 | By Jack Beckett The Farmington Inland Wetlands Commission opened its April 16th meeting with the kind of roll call confusion only possible when…
Farmington Wetlands Panel OKs Erosion Fix, Patio, Sawmill
Officials Approve Projects to Keep the Town Stable (Literally) Gabion Baskets, Concrete, and Lumber—It’s Like HGTV, But With Government Permits FARMINGTON, Conn. – A town-owned sawmill, a growing erosion problem, and a new clubhouse patio—these were just a few of the topics tackled at the Farmington Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commission meeting on March 5,…
Timber and Trails at Farmington’s Conservation Commission
🛠️ Farmington’s Conservation Commission greenlights sidewalks, debates sawmill amidst lively banter—complete with woolly adelgid drama. #FarmingtonCT
Sewer Battle Heats Up at Farmington Wetlands Meeting 🌱⚖️
Wetlands meeting in Farmington sees debate over a Wendy’s sewer project, tree removals, and conservation easement changes. What happens next? 🫀🌿
Farmington Wetlands Panel Tackles Golf Course Irrigation
🌱 Farmington’s Inland Wetlands & Conservation Commission reviews golf club irrigation updates, drainage fixes & restoration projects. Stay informed with The Farmington Mercury.
Batterson Park's $10 Million Makeover Takes Shape
Farmington’s Wetlands Commission reviews park plans, site development, and enforcement actions in a packed October meeting. Big thanks to Farmington Storage for the support! 🌳
Vine Hill Road Wetlands Restoration Plan Grows to 78 Shrubs
🌿 Wetlands chaos unfolds at 17 Vine Hill Rd as George Santos tackles 78 shrubs 🌱 Meanwhile, 1509 Farmington Ave drowns in Phragmites! More at The Farmington Mercury. 155 Scott Swamp Rd.
Farmington Wetlands Panel Approves Winding Trails Pavilion
Farmington’s Wetlands Commission approves a pavilion, a deck, and narrowly avoids environmental catastrophe. But hey, at least your pond’s safe… for now. 🌳😬 #WetlandsCrisis
Farmington Wetlands: Shed Approvals and Pavilion Proposals
Farmington’s gripping Wetlands Commission meeting tackles the edge-of-your-seat excitement of shed permits and pavilion plans. Don’t miss this thrilling episode of local governance! 📜🏛️
Farmington Committee Battles Knotweed, Approves Land Swap
Farmington Committee tackles invasive knotweed, greenlights a land swap, and enforces a cease-and-desist order in a lively meeting. Discover the highlights! 🌿📝 #FarmingtonNews