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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Abington Approves Memorial Bridge Repair Plan
Abington's Conservation Commission approved a notice of intent for Memorial Bridge preservation and ADA accessibility work, while pressing ahead on several stalled wetland enforcement cases.
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Conservation issues second Elm Street enforcement
The Bridgewater Conservation Commission issued a second enforcement order against 1010 Elm Street after stockpiled debris vanished in violation of a cease-and-desist order, voting to add a $300-a-day fine while it seeks town counsel's confirmation on doubling the total penalty to $600 a day.
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