After a year that, at times, saw the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission members struggle as they weighed the rights of property owners against the Wetlands Protection Act, survive marathon meetings with heated exchanges, and spend many hours plowing through technical documents, the December 28 meeting was very short and sweet.
Coming before the commissioners was Dan Gioiosa of SITEC, Inc. with septic repair plans for Robert Cormier, 12 Bayberry Lane. Gioiosa noted that the new leach field would not have a negative impact on bordering wetlands due to setbacks. The applicant received a Negative 3 determination, meaning no Notice of Intent filing is required.
Bill Madden of G.A.F. Engineering, representing Eric Morrissette, 11 Cove Street, came before the commission seeking a Certificate of Compliance. The applicant has completed beach grass planting required after the installation of sewer tie-in. The commissioners voted in favor of issuing the certificate.
Coming before the commission requesting clarification on a previously issued Certificate of Compliance was Jon Connell of Field Engineering representing Ms. M. Mazer, 7 Hollywood Road. Mazer was seeking guidance on the extent of maintenance work allowed on her private pier and boardwalk. The commissioners voted to have Conservation Agent Elizabeth Leidhold draft a letter for their signature outlining the limits on work allowed before Mazer would have to return to the commission with additional filings.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission is scheduled for January 11 at 6:30 pm in the Mattapoisett Town Hall conference room.
By Marilou Newell
