Conservation

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Votes to Stay Remote on Zoom Through June 2027

Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously extends remote Zoom meetings through June 2027.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 21

Government · Conservation

Yarmouth Conservation Commission Orders Bulkhead Design Revisions, Denies Boathouse Compliance Certificate

Yarmouth Conservation Commission orders bulkhead redesign, issues boathouse violation notice at packed July 16 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 16

Government · Conservation

Harwich Conservation Commission Approves Amended Orders Amid Active Land Court Dispute

HARWICH -- July 15, 2026, Harwich Conservation Commission approved two amended orders of conditions and navigated an active Land Court dispute at its July 15 meeting. The most contested item, a minor rear-yard regrading

Townbrief reporting · Jul 15

Government · Conservation

Eastham Conservation Commission unanimously approves saltwater and freshwater dock rule amendments

EASTHAM -- July 14, 2026, Eastham Conservation Commission amends dock regulations in two unanimous votes. The commission voted 6-0 Tuesday to adopt changes to Section E26A4 of its saltwater dock regulations, codifying a one-

Townbrief reporting · Jul 14

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Backs First West Barnstable Forest Plan Update in 34 Years

Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously backs new forest management plan for West Barnstable Conservation Area.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 14

Government · Conservation

Orleans Conservation Commission elects new chair, advances climate resilience regulations

Orleans Conservation Commission reorganizes, advances climate rules, and flags boathouse design.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 7

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Commission Denies 95 Eel River Road Pier Under Town Wetlands Ordinance

BARNSTABLE -- July 7, 2026, Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously denies 95 Eel River Road pier extension under local ordinance, citing mooring field hazards. The commission voted six to zero at its July 7 meeting to

Townbrief reporting · Jul 7

Government · Conservation

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.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 2

Government · Conservation

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

Townbrief reporting · Jul 1

Government · Conservation

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

Townbrief reporting · Jun 23