The Buzzards Bay Coalition requested and received an amendment to a restoration Order of Conditions for “The Bogs” off Acushnet Road for trail improvements. Discussion centered around the need to control flooding and ponding in some locations in the recreational acreage and how well the project is progressing as an oasis for small, native species.
A Notice of Intent filed by Brett and Emily L’Esperance of Tupola Lane for the construction of a single-family home was conditioned. The project includes plans for new plantings as part of a restoration plan required, given the size of the disturbed area measuring 1,062 square feet.
A Notice of Intent filed by Jason Fredette, 2 White Tail Way, was continued pending a DEP file number and comments, if any, from the Massachusetts Department of Natural Heritage. Represented by consulting engineers Zenith LLC, the project is for the construction of a roadway that will eventually service two new house lots. The case was continued to April 13.
A request for an Amended Order of Conditions filed by Marcus Baptiste was granted for property located at 0 Starboard Way.
Also continued was a Notice of Intent filed by Stephen Vaitses, Bryne Way and Shell Beach Road. Ongoing discussions regarding abutters’ rights to trim, cut and restore the historical shared pathway were once again sent back by the commission to attempt an amical way to satisfy several landowners who claim easement rights.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Conservation Commission is scheduled for April 13.
Mattapoisett Conservation Commission
By Marilou Newell