The Town of Lakeville Conservation Commission on Oct. 14 approved previously distributed meeting minutes, added "new business" and "old business" as standing agenda items, and scheduled a reorganization discussion for its Oct. 28 meeting.

Commissioners voted to accept the July 22, 2025 minutes. The motion carried; one member abstained because they were not present at the July meeting. The commission then moved to place "new business" and "old business" on future agendas so items can be raised and revisited consistently.

A separate motion to add discussion and a vote on reorganization — the commission’s chair and vice chair positions — was placed on the Oct. 28 agenda. The commission recorded a roll call in favor: LeBlanc, Knox, Bouchard, Matthew Verra and William Oparos each voted to add the reorganization item to the Oct. 28 agenda.

Under old business the commission also reviewed Captain’s Way, a recent matter the commission described as a constructive denial after members were unable to reach an affirmative local decision. The applicant appealed to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection; DEP conducted a site visit Sept. 20 and the commission was told DEP provides a 75‑day review window from that visit. DEP reviewer Jacqueline Sidman emailed the commission offering further contact and said she would be in touch if DEP required additional information.

Commissioners said the absence of an immediate DEP comment at initial filing can reflect DEP’s workload rather than endorsement, and they will monitor the DEP determination. The commission asked staff to forward DEP correspondence to members as it arrives. The commission adjourned after confirming meeting dates for November and December and sharing information about an upcoming conservation conference.