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Aug 16, 2026

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Wetland and Pier Hearings Delayed

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Wetland projects and violations addressed

The Commission unanimously ratified three enforcement orders retroactive to May 29, 2026, and authorized a notice of violation for unpermitted work at 277 Hixville Road. It also approved four wetland delineation actions and allowed a revised marsh-restoration planting plan at Smith Neck Road/Mattarest Lane to proceed as a minor activity.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Wetland reviews and project hearings

The Conservation Commission approved wetland determinations for 706 Elm Street and 1 Madeira Court and issued a mixed determination for limited repairs on Smith Neck Road. Three development-related public hearings were continued to June 23, 2026, for further review.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Wetland Projects Receive Commission Decisions

The commission unanimously approved an amended environmental order for a smaller home project at Ledgemont Lane and issued conditions for a new home near Gaffney Road. The Ledgemont redesign reduces alterations within the 100-foot wetland buffer by about 40%, although total work in that buffer increases about 5.6% because of driveway grading.

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Briefing

Apr 28, 2026

Commission escalates wetland violations

The commission unanimously referred enforcement matters involving 1363 and 1395 North Hixville Road for legal action after reporting no meaningful progress or communication from the property owner for roughly a year.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Conservation Commission approves wetland protections

The Commission denied without prejudice a proposed single-family home at 80 Horseneck Road after rejecting a requested continuance by a 0-5-0 vote; it also approved a 41-condition restoration order for unauthorized wetland disturbance at 566 State Road, including about 2,850 square feet of wetland restoration and annual monitoring until 75% vegetation cover is achieved.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Three Projects

The commission unanimously approved environmental conditions for a 15-unit age-restricted residential development at 813 State Road and amended approval for treatment of an additional 395-square-foot phragmites stand at Beach Lane. It also approved a screen porch and buried propane tank project at 254-E Potomska Road by a 4-0 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Wetland Rules Approved With New Protections

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved revised Dartmouth Wetland Protection Bylaw Regulations, adding a provision addressing FEMA requirements for work on sand dunes. The regulations and a modified A1 form take effect March 31, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Conservation Commission meeting summary

The Commission approved a garage addition with flood-flow protections, issued two certificates of compliance, and granted a one-year waterfront dock extension with no further extensions allowed. Several other wetland and floodplain-related proposals were continued for additional review, including a restoration project continued to March 10, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Commission Orders Stop to Unauthorized Trenching

The Commission unanimously ordered activities at 271 State Road to cease immediately until the site receives appropriate approvals. It also unanimously approved a wetlands-related site improvement plan at 293 Flag Swamp Road with added containment requirements for overwater work.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Wetland and Pier Hearings Delayed

The Commission continued two environmental permitting hearings to January 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The Flag Swamp Road proposal needs additional stormwater-control revisions, while the Potomska Road pier proposal awaits further Harbormaster comments.

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