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Commission lifts cease‑and‑desist at Buttery Road after homeowners agree not to obstruct watercourse

5458055 · July 24, 2025
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Summary

After site inspections and testimony, the New Canaan Inland Wetlands Commission lifted a cease‑and‑desist for 93 Buttery Road July 21 when the property owners agreed they would not place boards or other obstructions in the shared watercourse without a permit.

The New Canaan Inland Wetlands Commission lifted a cease‑and‑desist July 21 for 93 Buttery Road after staff inspections found no active damming at the time of review and the property owners agreed not to undertake future obstruction of the shared watercourse without prior commission approval.

Why this matters: Neighbors had complained about intermittent placement of boards or similar obstructions that can impound water and affect downstream properties. The commission held a continued hearing after staff visited both 93 Buttery Road (the Lowry property) and 79…

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