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Dighton Conservation Commission Continues All Five February Applications to March

DIGHTON — February 19, 2026 — Dighton Conservation Commission continues all five February 19 applications to its March 19 meeting. The longest discussion centered on a MassDOT-backed replacement of the Pleasant Street Bridge over Muddy Cove Brook, where Beta Group consultant Tyler Drew told commissioners the project qualifies for the state

Acushnet Conservation Commission Deadlocks on Hathaway Road Wetlands Violation

ACUSHNET — February 19, 2026 — Acushnet Conservation Commission deadlocks on a Wetlands Protection Act violation at 35 Hathaway Road, continuing the matter to February 25. Two competing motions — one to continue for more information, one to direct the property owner to file an after-the-fact Notice of Intent with DEP

Conservation Commission Approves Route 177 Roundabout Wetlands Filing 5-1

Westport Conservation Commission approves wetlands filing for $5 million Route 177 roundabout over residents' safety objections.

Dartmouth Conservation Commission Declines Lead Role in Reese Site Enforcement

DARTMOUTH — February 10, 2026 — Dartmouth Conservation Commission deferred action on two contested applications and declined an enforcement role at the long-troubled Reese Hicksville Road site at its February 10 remote meeting. Chair Michael Kehoe and four commissioners voted unanimously on all business, continuing the public hearing for a new

Acushnet Conservation Commission Approves Solar Project Extension, Nine Conditions

ACUSHNET — January 29, 2026 — Acushnet's Conservation Commission approved a two-year extension and amended order of conditions for a nearly 5-megawatt solar project off Park Drive, and voted to appoint its conservation agent as the town's stormwater agent. The commission approved both actions for the

Conservation Commission issues cease-and-desist at car wash, closes DNRT hearing

Dartmouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously seven times in 36 minutes, closing a long-running hearing and issuing a cease-and-desist enforcement order.

Dighton Conservation Commission Grants Compliance Certificates, Continues Four Hearings

Dighton Conservation Commission honored 50-year member Charlie Mello and acted on a full docket of wetland permits at its January 22 meeting. Chairman Jim Digits led a standing tribute to Mello, who died the previous week at age 91.

Westport Conservation Approves Landscape Yard, Challenges Beach Road Widening Plan

Westport Conservation Commission approves Main Road landscape storage yard and challenges proposed Horseneck Beach road widening.

Acushnet Conservation Commission Approves Morse's Lane Home, Farm Cleanup at January Meeting

ACUSHNET — January 15, 2026 — Acushnet Conservation Commission approves new home near Deep Brook and votes to allow abandoned farm cleanup. The commission voted unanimously at its January 15 meeting to issue an order of conditions for a single-family dwelling on Morse's Lane, filed by Morris Lane LLC

Dartmouth Conservation Commission Continues Potomska Pier Case, Awaits Harbormaster Sign-Off

Dartmouth Conservation Commission continues two public hearings and backs Buzzards Bay Coalition funding letter.

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