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Aug 20, 2026

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Wetland protections approved for two projects

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Commission Denies Marshfield Avenue Project

The Conservation Commission voted 3-1 to deny the proposed accessory dwelling and septic project at 30 Marshfield Avenue. Commissioners cited concerns about the project’s size and potential dune impacts, along with missing sequencing, piling and flow-modeling information; the Conservation Agent also noted that the septic plan lacked Board of Health approval.

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Briefing

Jun 15, 2026

Commission Approves Three Coastal Projects

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved Orders of Conditions for a pool at 82 Scituate Ave., a deck at 60 Rebecca Road, and an addition at 71 Jericho Ave. It continued four other project hearings, including a proposed home at 0 Bailey’s Island where the applicant must address concerns about tree removal, driveway stability, runoff, and invasive species.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Conservation reviews coastal construction projects

The Commission continued four environmental project hearings for additional information, including proposals at 30 Marshfield Avenue, 83 Rebecca Road, and 7 New Driftway. It issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for the 54 Moorland driveway and patio project.

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Briefing

May 18, 2026

Commission Approves and Continues Wetlands Cases

The commission closed the hearing for a proposed addition at 50 Crescent Avenue and voted 5-0 to issue an Order of Conditions. It also issued a Negative 3 Determination for a generator platform at 75 River Street and for an after-the-fact shed application at 264 Clapp Road, with the latter approved 4-1.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Deck Expansion Approved for 18 Homes

The commission unanimously approved an amended environmental order allowing pervious decks to be expanded on 18 of 24 homes at 279-281 Old Oaken Bucket Road; the project representative said the decks will not change drainage.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Commission Approves Four Environmental Projects

The Conservation Commission approved three Orders of Conditions and one Negative Determination of Applicability: an addition at 30 Standish Avenue, a dock relocation at 0 Central Avenue, an addition at 11 Park Avenue, and retractable stairs at 248 Central Avenue. The commission continued the 0 Surfside Road hearing to May 4, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Wetlands Conditions Approved for Two Homes

The commission voted 6-0 to close hearings and issue Orders of Conditions for residential projects at 20 Mitchell Avenue and 18 Indian Trail. Other proposed coastal and wetland projects remained under review, with hearings continued to dates in April, May, or June.

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Briefing

Mar 16, 2026

Commission Approves Coastal Home Rebuild

The commission voted 6-0 to close the hearing and issue an Order of Conditions for rebuilding a single-family home at 44 Country Club Circle. It also voted 5-0 to issue a Negative 2 Determination for repaving the driveway at 67 Rebecca Road.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Septic Repair Plan Receives Commission Determination

The Conservation Commission voted 6-0 to issue a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for 49 Whittier Road, covering a Title V septic repair and conversion of an existing pool to lawn.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Commission Approves Conditions for Five Projects

The Conservation Commission issued environmental Orders of Conditions for five residential projects: 12 Gilson Road, 37 Revere Street, 138 Stockbridge Road, 61 Brook Street, and 8 Newell Street. Votes were 5-0 for the first three listed projects and 6-0 for the last two.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Wetland protections approved for two projects

The Conservation Commission unanimously issued Orders of Conditions for a raze-and-rebuild project at 129 Kent Street and a septic system replacement at 151 Glades Road. The commission also continued five other project hearings to later dates, including proposals for new homes, a barn, an addition, and a pool.

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