Manchester Conservation Commission approves seasonal float and ramp at Proctor Street. The Commission approved an Order of Conditions for a proposed seasonal ramp and float at 19 Proctor Street, proposed by David Taliaferro, with requirements for seasonal removal and 100 percent survivorship of
Conservation Commission extends review of three applications pending further environmental assessment. The Commission voted 7-0 to continue hearings for a seasonal ramp at 19 Proctor Street and utility trenching at 5 Kings Way to August 11. For a proposed 136-unit multifamily development at 0
Conservation Commission approves coastal seawall raise, permits harbor sculpture display. Chair Steve Gang led unanimous approval of a one-foot seawall raise at 18 Boardman following review of alternatives analysis; the 1895-era structure will not displace flood flows or adversely affect coastal
Conservation Commission elects Gang and Oettinger as co-chairs, debates major housing proposal. Chair Steve Gang and Vice Chair Henry Oettinger were unanimously elected as co-chairs of the Conservation Commission at its June 9 meeting. The Commission also issued a negative determination of
Conservation Commission assesses $900 in fines for unauthorized stormwater work at 7 Central Street. Conservation Agent Bethany Barstow discovered unauthorized drainage and dry well installation on April 14; the Commission ratified enforcement orders and voted 5-1 to assess $300-per-day fines for
Manchester Conservation Commission closes hearings, approves Tappan Street utility upgrade. Chair Steve Gang's commission unanimously approved the town's comprehensive Tappan Street infrastructure project featuring a new TideFlex check valve and stormwater treatment unit to prevent saltwater
Manchester-by-the-Sea Conservation Commission approves drainage amendment, votes enforcement letter. The commission unanimously approved an Amended Order of Conditions for 12 Boardman Avenue that replaces a failed subsurface drainage system with a drip edge detail flowing water into existing lawn
Conservation Commission unanimously approves Central Street landscaping after extensive public hearing debate. The commission voted unanimously to approve a hardscape and landscape plan for 48 Central Street (MassDEP #039-0945), resolving questions over unpermitted generator and air conditioning
Manchester Conservation Commission endorses $5 million MVP grant application for environmental restoration. The board provided enthusiastic endorsement for Sue Croft's application for Massachusetts Resilience and Adaptation Fund grants to replace lost BRIC funding for culvert and pond restoration.
Manchester Conservation Commission approves four projects including PFAS treatment for water supply. Vice Chair Henry Oettinger led the meeting in the absence of Chair Steve Gang, overseeing approval of the Lincoln Street well treatment facility, which will remove PFAS compounds to non-detect
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