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Aug 20, 2026

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Wetland permits and compliance decisions

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Wetland Restoration Plans Move Forward

The Conservation Commission approved a wetland and buffer-zone restoration plan for 383 East Street, requiring revised specifications, staff review, oversight, and monitoring, with work to begin during the 2026 growing season. It also required a revised plan for 10 Village Lane to fully restore the altered wetland and buffer zone.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Pickleball Court Proposal Reviewed On Site

The Conservation Commission reviewed a proposal for eight pickleball courts, 11 parking spaces, and a stormwater retention basin at 25 Bare Cove Park Drive. The site includes or is adjacent to wetlands, an inland bank, a certified vernal pool, a riverfront area, and an area of critical environmental concern.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Wetlands Projects

The Commission issued Orders of Conditions for a rebuilt home at 58 Bonnie Brier Circle and an accessory dwelling unit with an upgraded septic system at 10 Friend Street, both by 7-0 votes. It continued the hearing on eight proposed pickleball courts and associated parking at 25 Bare Cove Park Drive to May 4, 2026, and denied a Certificate of Compliance for 19 Fulling Mill Lane because required changes had not been completed.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Wetland Projects and Regulations Reviewed

The Conservation Commission approved a revised deck plan at 322 Rockland Street, approved a $3,800 contract amendment for wetland regulation updates, and renewed agricultural licenses for Schultz and Cushing Fields through March 31, 2029.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Commission approves several wetland actions

The Commission approved an ecological restoration project at 9 Porters Cove Road to control invasive phragmites, involving approximately 18,450 square feet of impacts to protected resource areas.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Route 3A Improvements Reviewed

The Conservation Commission reviewed proposed Route 3A safety upgrades, roadway reconfiguration, and a shared-use path, including the Article 97 land changes needed for the project. The Commission expects to consider a vote at a future March meeting; a Notice of Intent is expected in spring.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Wetland Projects Receive Required Approvals

The Conservation Commission issued Orders of Conditions for 123 Summer Street, 357 Main Street, and 240 Lazell Street, and voted to issue an Order of Conditions for marina maintenance at 24 Shipyard Drive.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Conservation Commission Meeting Summary

The Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for 387 East Street, granted a one-year extension for 6 New Towne Drive, and issued an Order of Conditions for a septic upgrade at 73 Gilford Road. It also continued wetland and project hearings, including Bare Cove Park Drive to February 9, 2026, and 22 Del Prete Drive to February 23, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Wetland permits and compliance decisions

The Commission issued Orders of Conditions for projects at 443 Cushing Street and 25 Arnold Road, including a 381-square-foot Riverfront Area alteration at 443 Cushing Street. It also approved Certificates of Compliance for 76 Clubhouse Drive, 0 Union Street, and 6 Whiton Avenue.

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