The central focus of the meeting was the approval of a wetland delineation for a property owned by Richard Matus. The delineation, presented by Nate Silva of Farland Corp, sought approval for the wetland line as flagged by Brad Holmes of Environmental Consulting and Restoration. The flagged wetland line is important for the potential sale of the lot, as it defines the boundaries within which any future development must comply. The Commission confirmed the delineation accurately represented the Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) on site, and no changes were made to the flagged line. With no immediate plans for construction, the approval of this delineation serves as a preliminary step for any future developments on the lot.

A contentious topic was the proposed project by the Massachusetts DCR to remove sand from an emergency access way through a local reservation. Concerns were raised about the environmental implications of the project, particularly its impact on coastal dunes and compliance with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). The project exceeds certain thresholds for coastal dune alteration, prompting the Commission to request a review under MEPA. The Commission also questioned the DCR’s classification of the roadway as a public way. The Commission approved sending a letter to the DCR, emphasizing these concerns and recommending that the project undergo further review.