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Easton Conservation Commission Continues New Pond Invasive Plant Hearing, Splits on Herbicide Use

EASTON — June 8, 2026 — Easton Conservation Commission splits over herbicide use in New Pond as five permit applications are continued. The commission held more than an hour of debate at its June 8 remote meeting over whether to authorize aquatic herbicide treatment — using fluridone-based Sonar and procella core — across

Acushnet Conservation Orders Peer Review of Hunter Street Wetland Violations

ACUSHNET — May 27, 2026 — Acushnet Conservation Commission sends Hunter Street wetland case to peer review after site visit uncovers multiple violations. The commission voted unanimously at its May 27 meeting to authorize conservation agent Julie to contact peer reviewer LEC Environmental Consultants for a cost estimate after a May 22

Dartmouth Conservation Commission Continues Two Commercial Site Hearings to June 23

DARTMOUTH — May 26, 2026 — Dartmouth Conservation Commission continues two commercial hearings and approves limited road paving at its May 26 meeting. The commission unanimously continued an after-the-fact Notice of Intent hearing for a car wash at 271 State Road — where new Environmental Affairs Coordinator Jennifer Miller told the

Dighton Conservation Commission Approves Three Wetland Permits at May Meeting

DIGHTON — May 21, 2026 — Dighton Conservation Commission closes the book on the Strawberry Fields housing fight after a court rules against the developer. Chairman Jim Digits announced at the May 21 meeting that a court had sided with the commission, ending a more than six-year battle over a proposed

Acushnet Conservation Commission clears 12-unit over-55 development on Middle Road

ACUSHNET — May 13, 2026 — Acushnet Conservation Commission unanimously approved an amended drainage order, a 12-unit over-55 development, and a septic upgrade at its May 13 meeting. Attorney Jim Marsh and engineer Steve Cavallo of Firland Corporation won approval of revised plans for 185 Manapoised Road that eliminate a

Dartmouth Conservation Commission approves two residential wetland permits, delays car wash hearing

DARTMOUTH — May 12, 2026 — Dartmouth Conservation Commission approves two residential wetland permits and delays a car wash after-the-fact filing at its May 12 meeting. The commission voted unanimously to issue an amended order of conditions for 0 Ledgemont Lane, where new owners Jeffrey and Amy Tavares plan a

Easton Conservation Commission Continues New Pond Herbicide Hearing Amid PFAS Concerns

EASTON — May 11, 2026 — Easton Conservation Commission endorses stormwater utility fee and continues New Pond herbicide hearing after PFAS dispute. The commission voted unanimously to endorse a proposed $25-per-quarter stormwater enterprise fee, presented by David Field of the Stormwater Utility Steering Committee, which would generate $1.3 million

Dartmouth Conservation Commission Sends Stalled Wetland Enforcement Case to Town Counsel

DARTMOUTH — April 28, 2026 — Dartmouth Conservation Commission escalates a year-old wetland enforcement case to town counsel. The commission voted unanimously April 28 to refer unresolved violations at 1363 and 1395 North Hixville Road to town counsel after the property owner failed to respond to a formal letter sent May

Acushnet Conservation Commission Approves Contractor Yard on Middle Road

ACUSHNET — April 22, 2026 — Acushnet Conservation Commission approves order of conditions for contractor storage facility and sets October planting deadline for a resident under a gentleman's agreement. The commission voted unanimously April 22 to accept the order of conditions for Cristiano Eaton the Middle LLC's proposed

Dighton Conservation Commission Hires Nover Environmental to Delineate Two Courtland Road Parcels

DIGHTON — April 16, 2026 — Dighton Conservation Commission approves four-bay garage, hires low-bid consultant for two wetland delineations. At its April 16 regular meeting, the commission voted unanimously to approve a Notice of Intent for a four-bay contractor-condominium at 553 Center Street filed by Tyla Gooch, with

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