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Groveland Conservation Commission closes major power line hearing, fines sewer violators $3,000

GROVELAND — March 11, 2026 — Groveland Conservation Commission closes hearing on major transmission line project and fines One Manor Drive $3,000 for unpermitted sewer work. The commission unanimously approved orders of condition for New England Power Company's 394 Transmission Line and BC Tap Line project, represented by BSC

Conservation Commission Rejects Certificate of Compliance Bid for Massasoit Road Property

Gloucester Conservation Commission declines to approve a certificate of compliance for a Massasoit Road property where commissioners found significant unpermitted riverfront disturbance.

Newbury Conservation Commission Grants Continuances to All Four Active Wetland Hearings

Newbury Conservation Commission continued all four active wetland permit hearings to April 7 at a 17-minute remote meeting March 3.

Newburyport Conservation Commission Approves Alum Treatment for Cyanobacteria-Plagued Artichoke Reservoir

NEWBURYPORT — March 3, 2026 — Newburyport Conservation Commission unanimously approves alum treatment for city's cyanobacteria-plagued drinking water reservoirs. The commission voted 7-0 Tuesday to issue an order of conditions for an aluminum compound treatment of the upper and lower Artichoke Reservoirs, the city's primary drinking

Manchester Conservation Commission approves order of conditions for 48 Central Street project

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — February 24, 2026 — Manchester-by-the-Sea Conservation Commission unanimously approved an order of conditions for a landscaping project at 48 Central Street, closing out a multi-meeting case that required significant design changes. The commission, presided over by Vice Chair Henry Ottinger with all six

Newburyport Commission Continues Plum Island Sauna Hearing, Demands Flood-Zone Proof

NEWBURYPORT — February 17, 2026 — Newburyport Conservation Commission continued a Plum Island sauna case and demanded mobility documentation before issuing any determination. The commission voted 4-0 to carry the hearing for Scog and Stone Sauna Company's wood-fired trailer sauna at 082 Second Street to March 3, after

Conservation Commission Defers Wetland Bylaw Changes, Clears Three Project Modifications

NORTH ANDOVER — February 11, 2026 — North Andover Conservation Commission defers wetland bylaw changes and approves three project modifications. The commission voted unanimously at its February 11 meeting to grant condition modifications for a three-lot residential development at Stonecleave Road under LRC Builders, pushing a vernal-pool area dump cleanup

Groveland Conservation Commission Continues Power Line Permit Hearing to March After Posting Error

GROVELAND — February 11, 2026 — Groveland Conservation Commission continues power line overhaul permit to March after agenda posting error. The commission voted unanimously Wednesday to push its hearing on a Notice of Intent filed by BSC Group on behalf of New England Power Company to March 11, after members discovered mid-

Gloucester Conservation Commission Continues Seven Wetlands Cases, Reviews Wingaersheek Dune Plan

Gloucester Conservation Commission continues seven wetlands cases and takes up a new Wingaersheek Beach dune restoration proposal.

Newbury Conservation Commission approves Upper Green Pond restoration with monitoring conditions

Newbury Conservation Commission greenlights Upper Green Pond restoration, continues Plum Island beach access hearing.

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