Douglas Commission Lifts Two Enforcement Orders, Continues South Street Farm Dispute
Douglas Conservation Commission lifts two Lakeshore Drive enforcement orders and issues three certificates of compliance at a lengthy July 20 meeting.
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Conservation
A collection of 25 issues
Douglas Conservation Commission levies fines, issues orders over wetland violations
DOUGLAS — June 15, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission begins $200-per-day fines against South Street equestrian center and issues enforcement order over a Sutton pool that appears to encroach on town-owned conservation land. At the June 15 meeting, Conservation Agent Brandon Doyle told the three-member board that town
Douglas Conservation Commission levies fines, issues orders over wetland violations
DOUGLAS — June 15, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission begins $200-per-day fines against South Street equestrian center and issues enforcement order over a Sutton pool that appears to encroach on town-owned conservation land. At the June 15 meeting, Conservation Agent Brandon Doyle told the three-member board that town
Conservation Commission Orders Nine Trees Planted at Pine Street Riverfront Site
DOUGLAS — June 1, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission orders nine-tree restoration planting at Pine Street property after riverfront violation. The commission voted 4-1 at its June 1 meeting to require the owner of 106 Pine Street to plant six red maple trees on the south side of the property
Douglas Conservation Commission Orders After-the-Fact Wetland Permits at Two Properties
DOUGLAS — May 18, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission directs two homeowners to file after-the-fact wetland permits and leaves a farm exemption dispute unresolved. At its May 18 meeting, the commission told the owners of 56 West Street to submit a notice of intent covering work that aerial photography suggests
Douglas Conservation Commission Orders After-the-Fact Wetland Permits at Two Properties
DOUGLAS — May 18, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission directs two homeowners to file after-the-fact wetland permits and leaves a farm exemption dispute unresolved. At its May 18 meeting, the commission told the owners of 56 West Street to submit a notice of intent covering work that aerial photography suggests
Douglas Conservation Commission Approves Cemetery Invasive Removal With Four Conditions
DOUGLAS — April 27, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission approved removal of invasive shrubs at the town cemetery and scheduled a Woodland Road wetland-crossing site walk Monday. The three-member commission — Chair Jim Foran, Kate Rowland, and Mark Mongeon — voted 3-0 to issue a negative determination of applicability for the
Douglas Conservation Commission Approves 48 Shady Lane Home With Eight-Tree Planting Condition
DOUGLAS — April 6, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission approves single-family home on White Reservoir after months of debate over flood-zone setbacks. The commission voted 4-0 Monday to issue an order of conditions for applicants Linda and Douglas Ward for a home at 48 Shady Lane (DEP file 143-
Douglas Conservation Commission Approves 48 Shady Lane Home With Eight-Tree Planting Condition
DOUGLAS — April 6, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission approves single-family home on White Reservoir after months of debate over flood-zone setbacks. The commission voted 4-0 Monday to issue an order of conditions for applicants Linda and Douglas Ward for a home at 48 Shady Lane (DEP file 143-
Douglas Conservation Commission continues Martin Road stream dispute, approves Lakeshore Drive restoration
DOUGLAS — March 16, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission punts Martin Road stream decision, awaiting DEP drought guidance. The commission voted 4-0 at its March 16 meeting to continue a request for determination of applicability filed by Goddard Consulting for Spruce Hill Assets on Lot 5 off Martin Road, where the