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Hanson Commission Approves Jacob Lane Garden, Advances First Wetland Bylaws

HANSON — July 7, 2026 — Hanson Conservation Commission clears Jacob Lane garden plan and advances first wetland bylaw framework. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to issue a Negative Determination No. 3 for a parcel at Lot 8A Jacob Lane, allowing the Julie E. Catchy Evocables Trust to plant vegetables, keep bees,

Scituate Conservation Commission Votes 3-1 to Deny Marshfield Avenue Accessory Dwelling

Scituate Conservation Commission voted 3-1 to deny a proposed accessory dwelling unit at 30 Marshfield Avenue during its July 6 virtual meeting.

Hanson Conservation Commission Elects Roofy Chair, Advances Hubble Property Closing

HANSON — July 1, 2026 — Hanson Conservation Commission reorganizes, approves wetland permits, and flags unpermitted access road. The commission elected Thomas F. Roofy as chair on a 3-0 vote with one abstention at its July 1 meeting, with Edward Mansfield elected vice chair. Members approved an Order of Conditions for

Marshfield Conservation Commission Denies Pier Variance for 121 Brand View Road Property

MARSHFIELD — July 1, 2026 — Marshfield Conservation Commission denied a variance for a 135-foot residential pier on Littles Creek and issued a formal enforcement order after a contractor illegally cleared roughly one-third of an acre of trees on town-owned conservation buffer land. The commission voted 4-1 to

Marshfield Conservation Commission Denies Pier Variance for 121 Brand View Road Property

MARSHFIELD — July 1, 2026 — Marshfield Conservation Commission denied a variance for a 135-foot residential pier on Littles Creek and issued a formal enforcement order after a contractor illegally cleared roughly one-third of an acre of trees on town-owned conservation buffer land. The commission voted 4-1 to

Hull Conservation Commission Seeks Town Counsel Review Before Voting on Contested Western Avenue Driveway

HULL — June 23, 2026 — Hull Conservation Commission continues contested Western Avenue driveway case, seeking Town Counsel review. The commission voted 5-0 at its June 23 meeting to continue the notice of intent for a proposed permeable paver driveway at 48 Western Avenue to July 14, after two sets of

Halifax Conservation Commission Sends Contested Wetland Restoration Plan to Peer Review

HALIFAX — June 23, 2026 — Halifax Conservation Commission continues contested Old Summit Street wetland restoration case, orders peer review. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to continue the Notice of Intent hearing for 16 Old Summit Street — DEP file SE-171-0607 — where roughly 1,300 square feet of bordering vegetated wetland

Abington Conservation Commission Ratifies Two North Quincy Street Enforcement Orders Unanimously

ABINGTON — June 23, 2026 — Abington Conservation Commission ratifies two enforcement orders and extends a wetland deadline at its June 23 meeting. Chair Lynn Mullen presided over a session that approved a certificate of compliance for a completed single-family home project at 206 High Street, brought before the commission by

Abington Conservation Commission Ratifies Two North Quincy Street Enforcement Orders Unanimously

ABINGTON — June 23, 2026 — Abington Conservation Commission ratifies two enforcement orders and extends a wetland deadline at its June 23 meeting. Chair Lynn Mullen presided over a session that approved a certificate of compliance for a completed single-family home project at 206 High Street, brought before the commission by

Marshfield Conservation Commission Continues Dock Variance Debate, Issues Four Permits

MARSHFIELD — June 17, 2026 — Marshfield Conservation Commission continued a contested dock variance application and issued a series of permits at its June 17 meeting. The commission voted unanimously to push the 12 Careswell Street notice of intent — which seeks two variances from the town's dock bylaw, including a

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