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Conservation Commission — April 28, 2026
The meeting consisted of standard regulatory reviews for residential projects and routine conservation updates with no evidence of public conflict or board disagreement.
Decisions logged
Every recorded vote, with timestamps and dissents.
Issue a Negative 3 determination for 68 Gilmore Street.
Decision includes conditions for managing excavated materials and keeping the site clean.
Approved
Issue a Negative 2 determination for 139 Babcock Street.
Decision includes conditions for managing excavated sediments for footings and ensuring work is conducted from the upland side to avoid disturbing the sewer easement/seawall area.
Approved
Issue an Order of Conditions for 10 Sea Witch Lane.
Conditions include roof runoff infiltration (dry well), use of permeable pavers, erosion controls, and management of excavated materials.
Approved
Issue an Order of Conditions for 50 Lone Pine Path.
Conditions include erosion controls (silt socks), management of stockpiled materials, and ensuring the fence is replaced in its original location.
Approved
Topics discussed
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▶ 00:31 68 Gilmore Street Addition
Discussion regarding a proposed residential addition involving the basement, first floor, and top floor, located approximately 100 feet from a coastal bank.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 03:09 139 Babcock Street Deck
A proposal to add a wood deck on the ocean side of a home, ensuring it remains outside a DPW sewer easement and over the seawall via sonotube footings.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 07:00 10 Sea Witch Lane ADU
Notice of intent for an 888 sq ft accessory dwelling unit with an attached garage, featuring permeable pavers and planned removal of some existing pavement.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 14:47 50 Lone Pine Path Addition and Pool Removal
A proposal to remove an existing pool within a 25-foot buffer zone and add a house addition, focusing on erosion control during pool excavation.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 24:28 Herring Run Update
An update on the annual herring run, noting approximately 100,000 fish have migrated to the pond and discussing the impact of recent dam removal.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
▶ 27:00 Conservation Report and Other Business
Review of ongoing construction projects, enforcement actions regarding shoreline vegetation and trash, and discussions regarding the Mill River study and MWRA water connection.
Speakers: Unidentified speaker
Controversy & dissent
Where the board, the community, or the agenda diverged.
Potentially controversial issues
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10 Sea Witch Lane ADU Construction
The proposal involves constructing an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) within a resource area, which necessitates changes to lot coverage, potential tree removal, and managing runoff/impermeable surfaces.
Board position: The board approved the project but imposed strict environmental conditions, including the use of permeable pavers and a dry well for roof runoff.
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Action items
Who owes what, by when.
Review shoreline vegetation cutting at 17 Lakehurst and issue a notice of violation.
Assigned: Andrew (Conservation Staff)
Monitor trash issues behind Iron Hill and potentially coordinate with the building department.
Assigned: Andrew (Conservation Staff)
Follow up regarding the status of four town-owned parking spaces at the middle pool site.
Assigned: Andrew (Conservation Staff)
Send the previous denial regarding the lot on the north side of Cannoli's to a speaker.
Assigned: Andrew (Conservation Staff)
Notable statements
I would recommend an order of conditions with conditions for erosion controls as shown on the plan, managing excavated materials, that would include the permeable pavers as a requirement as well. — Unidentified speaker · Recommending conditions for the 10 Sea Witch Lane project. ▶ 11:55
We had our annual cleanup with great turnout... I think the fish came in the same day that we had the cleanup. — Unidentified speaker · Updating the commission on the Herring Run progress. ▶ 24:33
The current configuration is just smaller structures... They are going to come in with a proposal that does include filling and then replicating that isolated wetland. — Unidentified speaker · Explaining the history and potential future applications for the subdivided lot near Cannoli's. ▶ 38:05
Public comment
What residents said — verbatim, with timestamps.
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Total speakers
4
Addressed
0
Partial
0
Not addressed
Kirsten Loans
Addressed
The speaker is the applicant for a residential addition project. They described the planned expansion of the basement, first floor (dining room, office, pantry), and top floor (two bedrooms and a bathroom).
Key concern
Providing an overview of the proposed residential addition to the board.
Board responseThe board listened to the presentation and, through the conservation agent, determined the project had no significant conservation concerns and issued a negative three determination.
The board reviewed the proposal and granted the requested determination with minimal conditions regarding excavated materials.
Demetra Santos
Addressed
The speaker is proposing to add a wood deck to the ocean side of their home at 139 Babcock Ave. They confirmed the deck would be built with gaps and that the excavation would remain on the upland side of the seabed.
Key concern
Requesting permission to build a deck near a seawall and a sewer easement.
Board responseThe board discussed technical details regarding the easement and issued a negative two determination with conditions to manage excavated sediments and ensure all work is conducted from the upland side.
The board addressed the specific location concerns and issued the appropriate determination with protective conditions.
Chris Caldwell
Addressed
Representing the applicant, the speaker detailed the proposal for an 888 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with an attached garage. The plan includes using permeable pavers and removing some existing pavement to meet lot coverage requirements.
Key concern
Requesting approval for the ADU construction within a resource area.
Board responseThe board inquired about the maintenance of the permeable pavers and the impact of tree removal. They issued an order of conditions including roof runoff infiltration and maintenance of the pavers.
The board addressed the technical aspects of the construction and added specific environmental conditions to the approval.
William Doherty
Addressed
The speaker proposed removing an existing pool and concrete to add a home addition and increase pervious area. They also noted the pool was located within a 25-foot buffer zone and expressed safety concerns regarding it.
Key concern
Seeking permission to remove a pool within a buffer zone and construct a home addition.
Board responseThe board discussed erosion control measures and the need to ensure a fence is replaced in its original location. They issued an order of conditions covering erosion control and stockpiling.
The board addressed the specific conservation risks related to the pool removal and the addition.
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