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Neighbors raise groundwater concerns as Planning Board continues 197 Jenkins Road private-road review; board requires hydrogeologic study
Summary
The Planning Board heard public comments about flooding, past septic failures and requests from condominium owners. The board voted 5-0 to deny the applicant’s waiver request and require a hydrogeologic assessment before further review; the public hearing was continued to March 18.
The Planning Board on Feb. 18 continued review of a private-road and subdivision-related application for 197 Jenkins Road (Map 91 Lot 7) after receiving public comments and an applicant response filed the day of the meeting. The board unanimously voted to require a hydrogeologic assessment rather than grant the applicant’s requested waiver.
Why it matters: The site lies in an area of high groundwater, serves properties on private septic systems and abuts condominium owners who reported prior drainage problems and a failed septic system on a neighboring lot. Board members said hydrogeologic information is necessary to evaluate impacts on groundwater, wells and nearby…
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