Conservation Commission // August 5, 2026

The Marshfield Conservation Commission held a meeting on August 5, 2026, addressing several environmental and land use matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and continuation of a notice of intent for a coastal dune property redevelopment at 15 Bay Avenue, where the commission requested additional information on stormwater management and roof runoff mitigation before proceeding. The commission also considered a request for the town to hold a conservation restriction on the Webster Woods residential subdivision property, which involves habitat protection and mitigation funded by a $150,000 contribution to a box turtle fund. Additionally, the commission voted to issue enforcement orders related to unpermitted clearing on town-owned land at 772 Caraswell Street, requiring the homeowner to appear and submit a mitigation plan within 60 days. Certificates of compliance were approved for several completed projects. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting included policy and enforcement decisions that could impact future land management and conservation procurement activities.