Conservation

Government · Conservation

Board votes 4-0 to fix vernal pool septic rule

Kingston's Conservation Commission voted to close a loophole letting septic systems sit inside protected vernal pool buffers.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 28

Government · Conservation

Halifax panel approves rebuild and sidewalk fix, recommends land gift

The Halifax Conservation Commission approved a pond-side house rebuild, recommended a 13.7-acre land donation, and cleared a sidewalk redesign. Engineer Greg Drake won approval for a septic and house rebuild at 15 Ocean Avenue, contingent on a separate minor stormwater permit before work starts.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 27

Government · Conservation

Conservation Commission Approves Scituate Brook Study

The commission approved three riverfront projects with conditions and funded a Scituate Brook water quality study, splitting 3-1 on a driveway.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 26

Government · Conservation

Commission Approves Thorny Lea Bridge Project

Brockton's Conservation Commission approved an order of conditions letting Thorny Lea Golf Club replace a failing earthen berm cart path with an elevated timber bridge between two ponds.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 23

Government · Conservation

Commission Approves Brockton Sewer Rehab Exemption

Brockton's Conservation Commission approved a wetlands exemption letter for phase five of the city's sewer rehabilitation project and signed off on a golf-course bridge project, while holding open a septic compliance case.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 22

Government · Conservation

Conservation board approves Lakeside Road home rebuild

The Hanson Conservation Commission voted 3-0 to approve a variance and order of conditions letting a Lakeside Road homeowner finish a rebuild halted for lacking a required wetlands permit.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 21

Government · Conservation

Conservation Board Votes 4-2 To Reopen Dock Case

Marshfield's Conservation Commission voted 4-2 to reconsider its October 7 denial of a dock project at 12 Cariswell Street after Commissioner John O'Donnell said he mistakenly voted no when he meant yes.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 21

Government · Conservation

Panel continues Walnut Street wetland hearing

West Bridgewater's Conservation Commission continued a hearing on wetland violations at a Walnut Street landscaping yard to November 3.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 20

Government · Conservation

Kingston Panel OKs Grays Beach Herbicide Spray

Kingston Conservation Commission approved a herbicide treatment plan for invasive phragmites at Grays Beach and issued enforcement orders setting December 1 deadlines at three properties.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 14

Government · Conservation

Conservation Board Approves Senior Center Drainage Permit

The Halifax Conservation Commission approved a stormwater permit for the town's planned senior center at 267 Monponsett Street.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13