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Conservation Commission approves restoration conditions

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Coastal Projects

The Commission denied a certificate of compliance for an expanded 300-square-foot deck and issued a violation notice requiring removal of the expansion or an after-the-fact filing by September 17, 2026.

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Briefing

Jul 2, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Coastal Projects

The Commission approved or conditionally approved 8 project matters, including work involving wetlands, riverfront areas, coastal banks, seawalls, homes, and septic systems; 3 additional matters were continued to July 16, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 18, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Restoration Funding

The Commission voted 6-0 to approve $36,500 from the Conservation Fund for Upper Bass River restoration consulting fees, with conditions to seek other funding sources and return any unspent money. It also found that submitted maps were insufficient to confirm wetland boundaries along the railroad right-of-way, issuing a positive 2b determination.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Conservation Commission Orders Coastal Site Changes

The Commission ordered removal of an unpermitted patio and walkway at 7 Cape Isles Drive by July 10, 2026, while continuing several coastal and wetland project reviews for revised plans.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Yarmouth approves 3.14-acre land acquisition

The commission approved purchasing approximately 3.14 acres off Nottingham Drive and Hockanom Road for $600,000 and placing a conservation restriction on the property. It also approved several coastal project permits, continued other cases, and ratified an enforcement order for an unpermitted patio and stone wall.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Conservation Commission Approves Coastal Projects

The Commission approved several coastal and wetland actions, including a $300 fine and revised restoration plan for unpermitted stairs and a boardwalk at 0 Great Island Road.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Conservation Commission Meeting Summary

The commission issued an Order of Conditions with special conditions for a proposed float expansion and new piling at 66A River Street by a 6-1 vote; several other coastal and wetland projects were continued for revised plans, planting details, or additional review.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Conservation Commission Reviews Coastal Projects

The Commission approved several coastal and wetland projects with conditions, including a one-foot seawall raise, beach management plans, and a redesigned wireless facility; other applications were continued for revisions.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Conservation Commission Advances Coastal Projects

The Commission approved several coastal and wetland project permits, including proposals at 4 Glenwood Street, 26 Grandview Drive, and Dinah’s Pond, while continuing other applications for revisions. It also approved updated variance-process regulations, effective April 19, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Conservation Commission Meeting Summary

The Commission approved several coastal and wetland-related projects, including Orders of Conditions for projects at 29 Lewis Bay Blvd., 22 Driftwood Lane, and 180 South Street. Multiple other applications were continued to March 19 or April 2, 2026, and most approvals passed 6-0.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Commission approves restoration and stormwater projects

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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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Conservation Commission reviews environmental projects

The commission voted 5-0 to issue approval for a proposed submerged oyster farm off Lone Tree Creek, with conditions addressing widgeon grass, wildlife entanglement, and gear placement. It also approved a bat-box project at Sandy Pond Recreation Area and continued several coastal, drainage, restoration, and infrastructure proposals for revisions or additional information.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Conservation Commission approves restoration conditions

The Commission approved an ecological restoration project at Bayview Bogs, including restoring tidal flow and adding boardwalks and sitting areas, by a 6-0 vote with one abstention. The approval includes special conditions, including a spill-prevention plan and environmental oversight.

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