Board approves septic-system variances for 257 Oak Street
Jul 21, 2026
The Board granted local and Title 5 variances for a replacement septic system at 257 Oak Street, including allowing components about 51 feet from wetlands (required 75) and a 23% reduction in system size; motions passed 4-0.
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The Ashland Board of Health approved multiple variances on July 21 to allow a replacement septic system at 257 Oak Street on a constrained lot. Engineer Dave Marquedant presented the plan for a three‑bedroom house with a failing cesspool; the proposed system would be placed in the right front corner of the lot with several setback variances due to limited space.
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