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Aug 20, 2026

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Conservation Commission reviews coastal projects

Published Aug 20, 2026

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Coastal Projects

The commission approved a proposed single-family home at 3 and 5 Fantasia Way with standard conditions, including retaining the existing tree line, removing a shed and debris, and replacing cut trees. It also continued review of a proposed 3,000-to-4,000-cubic-yard marina dredging project until June 17, 2026, pending soil analysis and revised plans.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Coastal Projects

The Commission approved several environmental determinations and project conditions, including a $200 fine for an unpermitted shed and a $600 fine for previously unpermitted site work. Hearings on the wastewater facility stockpile correction and other projects were continued for additional plans, site review, or agency information.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Wetland restoration project approved

The commission unanimously approved a project to restore tidal connections and wetlands across roughly 14 to 15 acres of former cranberry bogs, with standard conditions and annual progress reports.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Conservation Commission Meeting Summary

The commission rejected a proposed $2,100 fine for violations at 1 Reynolds Ave. in a tied 3-3 vote, then unanimously approved the property’s standard order of conditions.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Conservation Commission meeting summary

The commission approved West Boulevard sidewalk improvements, including tree replacement, stormwater measures, and four additional beach plum shrubs, by a 5-1 vote. Several larger or environmentally sensitive projects were continued for further review and required documentation.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Commission reviews coastal development projects

The commission unanimously approved a determination for a proposed duplex at 307 Onset Avenue in a coastal flood-flowage area. It also continued review of a proposed approximately 2,675-foot ADA-compliant sidewalk project along West Boulevard to February 18, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Conservation Commission reviews coastal projects

The commission approved several environmental filings, including a 190-foot vinyl bulkhead replacement, a septic upgrade, three residential project determinations, and wetland boundary delineations. It continued a coastal home rebuild proposal to January 21, 2026, seeking a redesign that reduces expansion within a sensitive coastal-bank buffer.

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