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DES cites deficiencies at 99 Cottage Road; town asked to respond by Aug. 28
Summary
A DES complaint prompted a site visit to 99 Cottage Road; the agency identified deficiencies including lack of silt fencing and noncompliance with undisturbed woodland protections, and requested a remediation response by Aug. 28, 2026, the commission heard Aug. 3.
Commissioners heard that the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) received a complaint regarding work at 99 Cottage Road and followed up with a site visit. The DES inspection identified deficiencies, notably the absence of a silt fence and apparent disturbance of areas designated as undisturbed woodlands; the agency asked for a remediation response by Aug. 28, 2026, and the town planning office has been notified and is following up.
Marie Samaha reported the DES findings during the commission's review of permits and applications and asked how the commission or the land use office can support DES follow up on enforcement. The commission discussed tracking the remediation and coordinating further site visits if necessary.
