Commission approves restoration and stormwater projects
YarmouthFeb 19, 20262 min read
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The commission approved an ecological restoration project at 110 Weir Road and a stormwater retrofit on Grove Street. The Grove Street system is designed to capture 93% of runoff from a 1-inch storm, while the restoration project includes seasonal work restrictions to protect wildlife.
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What this means
The approved projects will restore a cranberry bog and stream, address barriers to tidal flow, and reduce untreated stormwater entering Lewis Bay. Construction conditions include wildlife-protection periods, invasive-species review, and regular oversight and updates. The commission also approved a stormwater permit for a new LNG tank, ordered restoration of disturbed beach vegetation at 1 Shore Road, and continued several other project reviews.
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Issued an Order of Conditions for the 110 Weir Road ecological restoration project, including wildlife-protection work restrictions from March 15 through June 30 and September 1 through November 15.
Issued an Order of Conditions for bulkhead replacement at 56 Pleasant Street, limiting intertidal work to within two hours of low tide and prohibiting on-site refueling.
Continued the 222 Pleasant Street pier project to March 19, 2026, because a related advisory committee meeting was canceled.
Issued an Order of Conditions for the Grove Street stormwater retrofit project, which is designed to capture 93% of runoff during a 1-inch storm.
Continued the 22 Driftwood Lane retaining-wall project to March 5, 2026, for plan revisions involving planting, work limits, fill, and possible stormwater management.
Issued a Certificate of Compliance for the dock at 355 Great Island Road.
Issued a stormwater permit for tree removal, regrading, paving, and construction of a new LNG tank at 127 Whites Path, with a pollution-prevention plan required before work begins.
Ratified an enforcement order for 1 Shore Road requiring restoration of disturbed beach areas by hand raking and planting beach grass if needed after a spring inspection.
Continued review of draft regulation updates to March 5, 2026.
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