Dighton Conservation Commission Deliberates on Boat Storage Building Near Wetlands

Overview: During the latest meeting of the Dighton Conservation Commission, attention was predominantly focused on a proposed boat storage facility by Dighton Boat Works LLC, also known as Shaw’s Boatyard. The project, intended for a property on Main Street, involves constructing a boat storage building and related structures within 100 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland and 200 feet of the Taton River. This proposal, presented by Brad Holmes from Environmental Consulting and Restoration, sparked extensive discussion due to its proximity to critical wetland areas and the Taton River.

Natick Conservation Commission Debates Stormwater Management and Invasive Species Control in Development Projects

Overview: The Natick Conservation Commission meeting held on November 20th delved into issues concerning the impact of development projects on local ecosystems, with a particular focus on stormwater management and invasive species control. Discussions were comprehensive, covering the implications of new infrastructure on water quality and habitat restoration, as well as community concerns regarding the potential environmental effects of these projects.

St. Pete Beach Stewardship Committee Tackles Beach Signage and Public Access Disputes

Overview: The St. Pete Beach Stewardship Committee meeting focused on the contentious issue of beach signage and its implications for private property rights versus public access. The city attorney clarified that while owners believed the sheriff would enforce trespass laws only if signs were posted, this was not a requirement. The sheriff’s department exercises discretion, responding to specific situations without the necessity for signage. The committee acknowledged the need for a clearer policy to address concerns about the use of private land by beachgoers for activities like picnicking and setting up tents, which property owners argued could infringe on their rights and potentially affect their business operations, especially those involving alcohol sales.

Lunenburg Conservation Commission Reviews Floodplain Project Amid FEMA Map Concerns

Overview: During the Lunenburg Conservation Commission’s meeting on November 19, 2025, the members focused on a proposal by Safe Store Real Estate Company LLC to convert a former auto dealership into a climate-controlled self-storage facility on Summer Street. The project, which involves floodplain fill and compensatory floodplain storage, brought forth discussion due to updated FEMA floodplain maps that appeared to raise the flood elevation unexpectedly.

Newbury Conservation Commission Grants Compliance Certificates Amid Documentation Gaps

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Newbury Conservation Commission addressed several requests for certificates of compliance, focusing particularly on projects involving a driveway and a wind turbine installation. Members navigated challenges related to missing documentation and incomplete project details, ultimately approving compliance certificates after careful deliberation and site assessments.