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Harwich Conservation Commission Approves Two Conservation Restrictions Covering 20 Acres

HARWICH — May 6, 2026 — Harwich Conservation Commission unanimously backs two conservation restrictions protecting more than 20 acres and orders independent wetlands review for a 31-acre development site. The commission voted 4-0-1 Wednesday to recommend Select Board approval of conservation restrictions on Pine Island, a 2.5-acre

Orleans Conservation Commission Rejects Eldredge Park Gazebo, Sends Garage Back for Redesign

ORLEANS — May 5, 2026 — Orleans Conservation Commission unanimously rejected a proposed detached garage in the Pleasant Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern and declined to accept a gazebo from Eldredge Park at its May 5 meeting. Chair Drusilla Henson and several commissioners told JC Engineering representative Sam Iamele that the

Eastham Conservation Commission Clears Phase One Wastewater Project With Conditions

EASTHAM — April 28, 2026 — Eastham Conservation Commission unanimously clears Phase One municipal wastewater order of conditions at busy April 28 meeting. The commission voted 6-0 to approve the order for a system covering approximately 16 miles of gravity and pressure sewer mains, four pump stations, and individual parcel connections

Orleans Conservation Commission Unanimously Approves Monument Road Coastal Dwelling Rebuild

ORLEANS — April 21, 2026 — Orleans Conservation Commission approves new coastal dwelling at 169 Monument Road, denies compliance certificate at 21 Megs Lane. The seven-member commission voted unanimously on all items at its April 21 meeting, with Associate Member Dave Lyttle joining the board for voting. Chair Drusilla Henson and

Harwich Commission Continues Mill Point Road Dock Hearing to May 6

HARWICH — April 15, 2026 — Harwich Conservation Commission continues Mill Point Road dock and salt marsh hearing, seeking state fisheries input. The commission voted unanimously Wednesday to continue a notice of intent for a proposed private recreational dock, sheet pile seawall, and salt marsh creation project at 4 Mill Point Road

Eastham Conservation Commission Continues Sparrow Road Cases Over Unpermitted Tire Removal

EASTHAM — April 14, 2026 — Eastham Conservation Commission delays three Sparrow Road coastal permits over unpermitted removal of more than 100 tires from a tidal flat. Commission Chair Karen Strauss told applicant representative Tim Brady at the April 14 meeting that satellite imagery showed over 100 tires — including large truck tires

Orleans Conservation Commission approves Grieco pool, Roberge seawall work in unanimous votes

ORLEANS — April 7, 2026 — Orleans Conservation Commission continues lakeside teardown, approves pool and seawall work in packed April 7 session. The six-member commission, chaired by Drusilla Henson with Conservation Agent John Jannell, voted 6-0 on all formal actions at its April 7 meeting in the Nauset Room. The

Harwich Conservation Commission Continues Disputed Hoyt Road Addition, Hears Petition Previews

HARWICH — April 1, 2026 — Harwich Conservation Commission heard previews of three environmental citizens' petitions and continued a contested waterfront addition case at its April 1 meeting. Petitioner Patrick Otten presented home rule articles on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, a fertilizer reduction bylaw, and a tree preservation ordinance headed to

Eastham Conservation Commission Grants Emergency Dock Removal at 150 Old State Highway

EASTHAM — March 24, 2026 — Eastham Conservation Commission approves emergency dock removal and advances beach nourishment reductions in a nearly three-hour session. The commission voted unanimously Tuesday to issue an emergency certification allowing new owners of 150 Old State Highway to hire Ames Marine to remove damaged seasonal docks and

Harwich Conservation Commission Votes to Press Town on Neglected Bog Property Cleanup

HARWICH — March 18, 2026 — Harwich Conservation Commission sends cleanup letter on town-owned Main Street property while approving three wetlands permits. The six-member commission voted unanimously at its March 18 meeting to send a letter to new Town Administrator McGrail — copied to the Select Board — demanding the town assess

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