Resident asks about dredging expired permit for private pond near Route 183

Aug 12, 2026

A resident said a previous permit for pond maintenance likely expired and asked whether they should refile; the commission advised obtaining the old filing and reapplying and discussed making a larger pond to reduce rapid siltation.

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A resident asked the commission how to proceed with dredging and maintaining a private pond (referred to as the Long House pond near Route 183), noting a prior permit likely expired after three years. Commissioners advised locating the prior filing and re‑submitting updated maintenance language to cover future maintenance when refiling.

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