Harwich Commission Upholds $5,100 Fine Against Contractor Over Buffer‑zone Clearcutting
After a show‑cause hearing, the commission voted to uphold the existing $5,100 fine levied for unauthorized vegetation removal by Champion Tree Service in the buffer to a bordering vegetated wetland at Standish Woods Circle; the contractor offered a restoration plan but the commission maintained the penalty and explained paying the fine would lead to withdrawal of the court claim.
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The Harwich Conservation Commission on Aug. 19 upheld a $5,100 fine against Champion Tree Service for clearcutting vegetation in the buffer to a bordering vegetated wetland at 0 and 19 Standish Woods Circle. The firm’s representative, Laura, said communication failures contributed to the absence from earlier hearings and offered cooperation and a restoration plan.
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