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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution presents phased waterfront plan; planners close hearing and ask staff to draft a positive motion
Summary
HUI asked the Planning Board to approve a minor modification to a special permit and site plan review to replace a failing dock and build a new waterfront facility in phases. The board closed the public hearing and directed staff to prepare a positive motion while members probed design, resiliency, phasing, and permit‑vesting questions.
Representatives of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (HUI) presented a revised, phased plan Oct. 21 to replace a deteriorating pile‑supported dock and construct a new waterfront building that the applicants say reduces overall waterfront building footprint, lowers building height below previously requested special‑permit relief, and prioritizes urgent dock work.
Rob Meniere, vice president for marine facilities and operations at HUI, said the dock’s condition has become an urgent operational and safety liability and that HUI now proposes to construct a…
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