Mattapoisett Conservation Commission — August 10, 2026

The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission met virtually on August 10, 2026, to consider several notices of resource area delineation, project plan revisions, and enforcement matters. The commission opened by continuing an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) for 0 and 31 Randall Road (DEP File SE44-1620) after Conservation Agent Samantha reported unpermitted recent mulch and historic fill across the property, recommending trenches to establish the original wetland boundary. In other formal business, the commission approved an Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD) as modified for land off Shady Oak Drive (DEP File SE44-1600), represented by Dave Davignon on behalf of Stephen Cabral, and approved a minor plan change for an elevated home and septic system at Birchwood Street (DEP File SE44-1532) presented by Andrew Stackpole of Field Engineering.

The meeting also addressed significant wetland violations across town. At 104 Angelica, the commission discussed unauthorized vegetation clearing and the use of a skid steer on a salt marsh; members voted unanimously to issue a cease and desist along with an enforcement order requiring a response within 30 days and an after-the-fact Notice of Intent within 90 days. Regarding 87 Fairhaven Road (with impacts extending to 89 Fairhaven Road), the agent outlined unpermitted fill in a bordering vegetated wetland and buffer zone. Following discussion of ongoing coordination with Farland Corp, the commission voted to issue a formal enforcement order mandating a restoration plan with means and methods to determine the pre-fill wetland boundary.

In routine business, the commission approved meeting minutes from May 13, June 8, and July 27, 2026. The chair announced that the commission would enter recess for the rest of August, with the next public meeting scheduled for September 14 at the fire station to accommodate the expected turnout for the Mahoney's Lane project, followed by a meeting on September 28.

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