Committee to review draft code changes, warns of loopholes in updated Town Code language

Jul 8, 2026

Members reviewed a new draft of zoning/code language (with references to Town Code §129 and related sections) and warned the rewrite may leave loopholes that weaken protections for wetlands and the Causeway; they will prepare marked comments for the planning board and public hearing.

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Committee members reviewed a draft update to local planning/code language and raised concerns that the new wording retains loopholes and possibly weakens protections for wetlands and the Causeway. One member said several clauses appear to preserve the same gaps as the existing Town Code §129 and urged colleagues to mark up the draft and submit coordinated comments to the planning board before the public hearing.

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