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
Somerset Conservation Commission continues a pending wetlands hearing to June 29. The commission's presiding officer asked for "a motion to continue this notice of intent until our next meeting, June 29th," but the available recording cuts away before a second or vote tally is heard.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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