Acushnet: Conservation Commission Sept. 30, 2026

The Acushnet Conservation Commission met on September 30, 2026, to address public hearings, project updates, and ongoing wetland and environmental inquiries. The commission approved the meeting minutes from September 16, 2026, and granted a continuance to October 14, 2026, for a Notice of Intent (NOI) filed by Austin J. Cussen for property on Hathaway Road (Map 12, Lot 15E, SE0001-0630).

A continued public hearing was held for 3 Allison Drive (SE0001-0632), submitted by DPM Development Corp. Representative Chris Vanderbergh of Scitec Engineering detailed the plan to construct a single-family dwelling, featuring an on-site septic system outside the buffer zone and boulder demarcation spaced every eight feet along the 25-foot wetland buffer. The commission discussed repairing existing silt fencing and silt socks to safeguard adjacent turtle habitat, ultimately voting unanimously to approve the NOI with standard orders of conditions, including a requirement for a certificate of compliance request within 18 months or a $250 non-compliance fine.

Under discussion matters and agent updates, the commission received an update regarding PJ Keating Company files (DEP file number 0558) and agreed to continue monitoring the site, while noting survey work by Zenith Engineering is underway at 16 Hunter Street. Conservation Agent Julia provided updates on a potential wetland and riverfront violation complaint at 2 Shade Tree Lane, scheduling a formal site visit for October 10. Additionally, the commission reviewed resident complaints concerning fill material on Heritage Road and ongoing basement flooding linked to the 211 Middle Road solar project.

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