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Commissioners said they would work with town staff, planning board members and town counsel (referred to in discussion as Nate) to prepare draft language. One commissioner noted the commission already follows the statewide Wetlands Protection Act and that the proposed change would add a local 25‑foot no‑touch zone for new construction and explicit fines to improve enforcement. The commission discussed the need to define “new construction” in the town code and to avoid an unwieldy, lengthy bylaw by adopting a focused amendment modeled on other towns’ approaches.

The commission set a timeline to bring draft language to the commission for comment before the warrant closes (members noted the warrant closes Nov. 12), with the expectation of coordinating with the planning board’s public‑hearing process. The commission also signaled it would avoid an overly long replacement bylaw and instead add targeted language addressing buffers and enforcement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lakevile Conservation Commission, 9-9-25","oneSentenceSummary","Members discussed preparing language to adopt a 25‑foot no‑touch buffer for new construction, add fines, and present the item on the November 12 town meeting warrant; the commission will work with the planning board and town counsel to draft language.","taxTitle","Town of Lakeville, Plymouth County, Massachusetts","taxId",58187,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6474067,"Commission issues Negative 3 determination, with condition, for septic upgrade at 132 Bedford Street",332,826000,1158000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5742651-bd3504ff2ec7da0958b9f4f8b98499e4&start=826&end=1158","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5742651-bd3504ff2ec7da0958b9f4f8b98499e4/thumbnail_826000.jpg","/articles/6474067/Massachusetts/Commission-issues-Negative-3-determination-with-condition-for-septic-upgrade-at-132-Bedford-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474067-d517cb066027d3cef5a1f5b0fa8df47a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158260&Signature=bVPfWKiHPgyvo9Vc4mzZ9ux9vd7NaygO7F~HlERSevbfb4G-QDCT5~tP36XaNTR1kTMrRpX~ea-T1zWItUNywbCXv-UuxpOG39q9SOs9qnRqvx2qLlepGTbpqEt3hmIqOVR25VFlnNQt~y3DePw~fcHX~KZJNWIhtUf72~~aapFivJdTwOMNwwZeIObTSbquTF1fGLtqpLh52XAjy4cchMJ81rqYAiqBjDKXnFstJ3o4TofyrxzXCh5ZF-gWZKirxz7B3htGYvn5M1Eijj0NB-MTDrRIniakTQCeTWi6NRm6teJSlkUreKD-VnJ6PIqhDhsqhRm02t9-mGUNwKWuNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeville Conservation Commission closed the hearing on a septic system replacement at 132 Bedford Street and voted to issue a Negative 3 Determination with a condition requiring an erosion‑control limit of work and updated plans.

Will Connolly of CEO Consulting Engineers described the project, saying the site contains “an existing 2‑bedroom dwelling, and a failed septic on‑site,” and that the proposal calls for a 1,500‑gallon septic tank, a 1,000‑gallon pump chamber and a four‑chamber infiltrator leaching bed. Connolly told the commission that most proposed work would occur in existing lawn and outside the isolated land subject to flooding (ISLF), though some minor tree removal was proposed toward the rear of the lot.

Commissioners asked about erosion control and the limit of work. Connolly agreed to add erosion control (for example, silt sock) to establish a clear limit of work and said equipment would likely access the site via the driveway at the front of the house and that the old tank would be pumped and removed. The commission moved to close the hearing and issue a Negative 3 Determination with a condition that the limit of work be defined by erosion control devices and that updated plans be submitted.

The motion passed unanimously. The commission recorded that the Board of Health had approved the septic design and that the applicant must submit updated plans showing erosion control measures prior to commencing work.","After a presentation from an engineer, the commission closed the hearing and issued a Negative 3 Determination for a septic system upgrade at 132 Bedford Street, conditioned on installing erosion‑control to define the limit of work and providing updated plans.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6474071,"Commission debates procedure for state projects after Keolis filing; continues hearing to Sept. 23",168,400000,568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5742651-bd3504ff2ec7da0958b9f4f8b98499e4&start=400&end=568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5742651-bd3504ff2ec7da0958b9f4f8b98499e4/thumbnail_400000.jpg","/articles/6474071/Massachusetts/Commission-debates-procedure-for-state-projects-after-Keolis-filing-continues-hearing-to-Sept-23","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474071-f05823eda95a6e69f6820df3b3b89271/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158260&Signature=Jm6OjSmhu01QjVTFEjt3tnNOeQfG9OBCc6DGD2R41Pn-PnyEXysipcLIeW7fepuPX0qVjl9WyNk6dHN8c-LJUIo8DtZvWYg5aFMB2iSXRC1RIZTEbgXoXhuFeNW38Crt4ZW7HTkSOLwPKSDKCy8KeVSdvm4H75YwhSXUgdXOT3rd0APAZANYRyJwJnqvq2OWhuL~ZHNvoM8TYJz~Xm28GObfFTnHE68hj7zcUaRm8DCFeYX2vViuvIU9NkliGa2MSeW2v-93DGG~RzRzr~0VPgbMH819GjOYOSJ8LS3uEqsv1-2xjX6X7NfS9M01PurG52T1qTV8A66frcQvA6vokw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A filing related to a state or state‑sponsored project (referred to in discussion as Keolis) was continued to the commission’s Sept. 23 meeting after members debated whether state projects must pay town filing fees and whether hearings require public notice.

Commissioners noted that while state projects may be granted a waiver of the town filing fee, that waiver does not eliminate the obligation to open a public hearing or to post notice so that town residents may comment. One member summarized the position: the fee is waived but “they still have to publicly open a hearing.” The commission asked staff to confirm whether a legal notice in the newspaper is required for this specific filing and directed staff to require a representative attend the next meeting.

The commission also asked staff to prepare a standard checklist for such filings and to confirm posting and advertisement obligations for state filings ahead of the next meeting. The Keolis‑related item was continued to Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m.","Commission members agreed state projects may be fee‑waived but said hearings still require public opening and posting; the commission continued the Keolis-related right‑of‑way matter to Sept. 23 and asked staff to confirm notice requirements.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6474076,"Conservation commission continues Crystal Waters ponds herbicide/algaecide proposal to Sept. 23",143,243000,386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5742651-bd3504ff2ec7da0958b9f4f8b98499e4&start=243&end=386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5742651-bd3504ff2ec7da0958b9f4f8b98499e4/thumbnail_243000.jpg","/articles/6474076/Massachusetts/Conservation-commission-continues-Crystal-Waters-ponds-herbicidealgaecide-proposal-to-Sept-23","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474076-0c04b4bf998229f50dc5e8e8786a8e51/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158260&Signature=cTjxVk6~ShN6fTptCD77vbm0TP0gKlS5m9i3X8r2NRY27zyYu7kFF6NkqVkhAeRfZrmxI5VRL3Cd~MNQUc0YcsHjWxd2D7HRCbkWSDt3csy~SqWCnU19RaO2lyfK-LuWlqjGwWL77JNiekrXcC3SHP-hOP-gZzme-frQ9vwDiXCRPTy0i8AfeYE8b5-zl~XAgHsCiPIQ1eIUdFNCyMtrpYll6DtcgB46y1k7EeilcTMUT0WWkNf3DgAsu2G8zCact7Avkp9p8debwW5jv8KUFOWvt3U9d~EPqxR8YtU7qR0nu~Lhkuy8CeXnW~SwAIbXPhx7ncX75idII1vRc1fJlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeville Conservation Commission on Sept. 9 continued consideration of a proposed invasive and nuisance vegetation management program at Crystal Waters ponds (identified as 29–31 Taunton Street) to its Sept. 23 meeting.

The project, filed as a Notice of Intent by an applicant identified as representing Crystal Waters Anglers Club, proposes to use herbicide and algaecide for vegetation management. The commission said the filing had been re-advertised after an address error at a prior meeting and that a key participant scheduled to attend was unavailable tonight. The commission also noted the application lacked a DEP file number; staff and commissioners requested a DEP file number and a representative to attend the next meeting.

Commissioners discussed seasonal timing and ecological constraints for chemical treatment, including whether treatments should occur before colder temperatures reduce chemical efficacy and whether fisheries resources (notably river herring) could be present. Commission members reported contacting Mass. Division of Marine Fisheries; staff said they had spoken with Brad Chase of that agency, who reported no concerns because dams prevent fish passage into the ponds.

The commission moved and unanimously approved continuing the hearing to Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. and requested that a representative attend and that the applicant provide the DEP file number, a response to prior questions, and any mitigations or timing details for the proposed herbicide/algaecide work.","Applicant requested a continuance for a proposed invasive vegetation management program at Crystal Waters ponds; commission asked for a representative, DEP file number and more information on timing and ecological impacts.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6474081,"Lakeville Conservation Commission continues review of excavation at 52 Clear Pond Road",167,52000,219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5742651-bd3504ff2ec7da0958b9f4f8b98499e4&start=52&end=219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5742651-bd3504ff2ec7da0958b9f4f8b98499e4/thumbnail_52000.jpg","/articles/6474081/Massachusetts/Lakeville-Conservation-Commission-continues-review-of-excavation-at-52-Clear-Pond-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6474081-c7f01b7d4539c71a94cfa152429a1cf7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158260&Signature=U1ocHR8c2tOYE3dQlF5YrYd2NKqbLGPbK9aghUQBv~xZ2VICvYa1TyOxQRb3EAWgX36GGowJn4BFFD0gaSB0VqcoxZlYhPCRknv83ilTsAviX4hwnhbF~J6Few-gI6tPHecf9LCYXCLRbhbSR9YtehoDcxIC5Dk2fmit86qSXNZ3ITqx2FrxCjo8Mv4GHkDT-9WvtnTbAe6XT9ZjCG7P9KOKOARtScKjRuCF2zoO3vLxn9yjp5OEGZE0sw8On8NOYr3P8~Qw6LWdTMBexBzJJ3OroEH1n~LRCz3OSQrxEpV4iqhy~f~NlXL3j6Om-XCQvq3lNNbuG1Y73n9uN54jCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lakeville Conservation Commission voted Sept. 9 to continue its review of recent excavation work at 52 Clear Pond Road until the commission’s next meeting on Sept. 23.

The matter was continued after commissioners and staff described large excavations at the site and said the applicant had not yet submitted a restoration plan or placed permanent reference markers that would allow the commission to verify the proposed wetland delineation. Conservation Agent Mark Minton, who inspected the site with a fellow commissioner, said the excavations were extensive: “the holes were humongous,” and that the contractor had been on site operating an excavator.

Commissioners said the work had been supervised on-site by a well contractor, identified in discussion as Steve Schmiel, and that the contractor had dug multiple pits that made the future wetland boundary clear in the field but had not returned with a written restoration plan or fixed reference points. The commission directed that the applicant return with mapping that shows where the wetland boundary will be re-established, fixed reference markers, and a written restoration plan for commission review.

The commission recorded a motion to continue the hearing to Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Lakeville Police Station; the motion passed unanimously.

The item will next appear on the Sept. 23 agenda; the commission said it expects the applicant to present a restoration plan and any proposed wetland flagging or geolocation markers before further action.","Commission continued the matter for 52 Clear Pond Road to Sept. 23 after members said the site lacked a restoration plan, permanent markers and a mapped wetland boundary following recent excavation.","actionData","errors"]

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