Conservation

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Votes to Stay Remote on Zoom Through June 2027

Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously extends remote Zoom meetings through June 2027.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 21

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Backs First West Barnstable Forest Plan Update in 34 Years

Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously backs new forest management plan for West Barnstable Conservation Area.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 14

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Commission Denies 95 Eel River Road Pier Under Town Wetlands Ordinance

Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously denies 95 Eel River Road pier extension under local ordinance, citing mooring field hazards.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 7

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Closes Record on Two Contested Eel River Pier Cases

BARNSTABLE -- June 23, 2026, Barnstable Conservation Commission closes record on two contested Eel River Road pier applications, setting a July 7 deadline for findings. The commission voted unanimously at its June 23 meeting to

Townbrief reporting · Jun 23

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Issues Four Enforcement Orders, Approves Three Projects

The Barnstable Conservation Commission voted unanimously on all items at its June 16 meeting, issuing four enforcement orders and approving three projects. Agent Rob Brewer presented enforcement actions against Burton L.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 16

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Approves Solar Array, After-the-Fact Deck Permit at June 9 Meeting

Barnstable Conservation Commission approves solar array, after-the-fact deck permit, and flood-compliant home rebuild in unanimous votes at June 9 hearing. The five-member commission, chaired by Tom Lee, cleared seven applications in roughly 85 minutes, with all contested votes unanimous.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 9

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Continues Two Contested Osterville Pier Hearings

BARNSTABLE -- May 26, 2026, Barnstable Conservation Commission continued two contested Osterville pier extension hearings over unresolved shellfish and navigation concerns. The commission voted unanimously to continue the Madden application at 95 Eel River Road

Townbrief reporting · May 26

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Continues Shoreline Armor, Pier Cases at Busy March Meeting

Barnstable Conservation Commission approves stone revetment on Saapuot River Road while continuing two contested shoreline cases.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 29

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Approves Sandy Neck Vehicle Management Permits Unanimously

Barnstable Conservation Commission unanimously approves Sandy Neck Beach Park vehicle management plans after months-long state review.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 15

Government · Conservation

Barnstable Conservation Commission Approves Hyannis Revetment, Continues Contested Lakefront Case

Barnstable Conservation Commission approved a stone revetment in Hyannis Harbor, a residential pool in Osterville, and an enforcement order in Centerville at its March 8 hearing, while continuing a disputed Waquoit Lake lakefront project to allow a site visit.

Townbrief reporting · Mar 8