Yarmouth Conservation Commission Approves Six Wetland Applications at July 2 Meeting
Yarmouth Conservation Commission approved six wetland applications and continued two cases at its July 2 meeting.
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Conservation
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Harwich Conservation Commission Reelects Ketchum as Chair, Advances Flood Regulations
HARWICH — July 1, 2026 — Harwich Conservation Commission reelects John Ketchum as chair and advances draft coastal flood rules. The commission voted 5-0 at its July 1 meeting to reappoint Ketchum for another year and named Rob vice chair by the same margin, completing the annual reorganization at the start
Eastham Conservation Commission Continues Both Bay Lane Revetment Cases to July 14
EASTHAM — June 23, 2026 — Eastham Conservation Commission continued two adjacent Bay Lane shoreline cases and denied one tree-removal application at its June 23 hybrid meeting. The commission voted unanimously to continue both a stone revetment reconstruction at 15 Bay Lane and a wooden bulkhead replacement at 11 Bay Lane
Barnstable Conservation Commission Closes Record on Two Contested Eel River Pier Cases
BARNSTABLE — June 23, 2026 — Barnstable Conservation Commission closes record on two contested Eel River Road pier applications, setting a July 7 deadline for findings. The commission voted unanimously at its June 23 meeting to take under advisement the Notice of Intent filings of Pam Randon at 117 Eel River Road
Yarmouth Conservation Commission Approves $36,500 for Upper Bass River Bridge Redesign
Yarmouth Conservation Commission releases $36,500 for Upper Bass River bridge redesign and rejects railroad wetland maps after no-show.
Harwich Conservation Commission Picks SWCA for $9,990 Pine Oaks Wetlands Review
HARWICH — June 17, 2026 — Harwich Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to hire SWCA Environmental Consultants for a $9,990 independent review of wetland delineations submitted by Mid Cape Church Homes Inc., doing business as Pine Oaks Village Homes, for a multi-parcel site on Queen Anne Road. Robert Doan, Vice
Barnstable Conservation Commission Issues Four Enforcement Orders, Approves Three Projects
The Barnstable Conservation Commission voted unanimously on all items at its June 16 meeting, issuing four enforcement orders and approving three projects. Agent Rob Brewer presented enforcement actions against Burton L.
Orleans Conservation Commission Continues Boathouse Case, Approves Three Other Applications
ORLEANS — June 16, 2026 — Orleans Conservation Commission approves three coastal projects and continues a boathouse renovation case to July 7. The commission voted unanimously to approve a Notice of Intent for Paul and Lynn Ivans at 30 Deer Run, finding a net 33-square-foot reduction in building coverage acceptable
Barnstable Conservation Commission Approves Solar Array, After-the-Fact Deck Permit at June 9 Meeting
Barnstable Conservation Commission approves solar array, after-the-fact deck permit, and flood-compliant home rebuild in unanimous votes at June 9 hearing. The five-member commission, chaired by Tom Lee, cleared seven applications in roughly 85 minutes, with all contested votes unanimous.
Eastham Conservation Commission Approves Three Compliance Certificates, Sets Dock Regulation Hearing
EASTHAM — June 9, 2026 — Eastham Conservation Commission closes three compliance cases and schedules dock regulation public hearing for July 14. The commission, chaired by Karen Straus, voted unanimously at its June 9 meeting to approve certificates of compliance for septic, vista pruning, and demolition-and-rebuild projects at 1145 Kingsbury