Hull Conservation Commission Ratifies Allerton Cove Seaweed Emergency Order

HULL — June 9, 2026 — Hull Conservation Commission ratifies emergency seaweed order for Allerton Cove as town scrambles for disposal options. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to ratify an emergency certificate filed by Conservation Administrator Ian MacDonald following a Board of Health public health emergency declaration triggered by a massive seaweed accumulation deposited by a weekend storm. DPW Director Christopher Gardner told commissioners the volume of material — estimated at up to 100 dump-truck loads — exceeds the town's logistical capacity, cannot legally go to the town landfill, and may require transport to composting facilities in Framingham or Wareham; a Bourne facility that has previously taken seaweed from other towns was full. Gardner said DPW's attempt to push remaining seaweed toward the water's edge "isn't proving to be as useful as we might have thought." Resident Susan Mann urged the town to communicate publicly, saying "there are only 12 people on this call" aware of the problem. The commission also issued a negative determination for 648 Nantasket Ave. and certificates of compliance for 34 Gunrock Ave. and 114A Atlantic Ave., and continued the town's North Nantasket Beach Operations and Management Plan hearing to June 23.