Conservation Commission
Protects Cohasset's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
32 items across 8 meetings.
June 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on removing 3 existing sheds and enlarging a garage for Pigs, Goats, Chickens, and Firewood, LLC at North Main St, abutting 334 North Main Street; requires stormwater permit review.
📍 334 North Main Street (Parcel C4-14-070)
June 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on proposal to remove vegetation in an access easement to Supper Island within coastal bank and 50-ft wetland buffer zone; public may attend via Zoom or email cpechtl@cohassetma.gov.
📍 90 Black Horse Ln, Cohasset
June 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Request for Determination of Applicability to replace a deteriorating porch and connect two driveways with a stone turnaround, both within the wetland buffer zone at 498 North Main St.
📍 498 North Main St., Cohasset
June 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on replacing a deteriorating porch and connecting two driveways with a stone turnaround within the 100-ft wetland buffer zone.
📍 498 N. Main St.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on removing vegetation in an access easement to Supper Island within Coastal Storm Flowage, Coastal Bank, and 50-ft wetland buffer zones.
📍 90 Black Horse Ln.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on installing a sloped pier (3.5'×7.5'), flat pier (3.5'×22'), 30-ft gangway, and 10'×20' float through resource areas.
📍 70 & 74 Black Horse Ln.
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on installing a 4'×130' pier, 30-ft gangway, and 10'×20' float in the Gulf River resource area.
📍 66 Black Horse Ln.
🔄 Postponed
Continued show-cause hearing on expanding an existing garage footprint, removing a shed, and installing mitigation plantings in the 50-ft wetland buffer zone.
📍 North Main St., Parcel C4-14-070
🔄 Postponed
Continued enforcement hearing over unauthorized removal of trees and vegetation within wetland buffer zones.
📍 102 Howard Gleason Rd.
🔄 Postponed
Hearing continued to June 25 on upgrading a parking lot and access road and constructing a wireless communications tower in wetland buffer zones at Wheelwright Park.
📍 121 Forest Ave, Wheelwright Park
🔄 Postponed
Show-cause hearing continued to June 25 regarding unauthorized fill placed in a wetland resource area and buffer zone.
📍 25 Tad Ln.
📋 Proposed
Compliance certification review for completed work at 133 Beach St.
📍 133 Beach St.
📋 Proposed
Compliance certification review for completed work at 172 S. Main St.
📍 172 S. Main St.
📋 Proposed
Compliance certification review for completed work at 92 Beach St.
📍 92 Beach St.
📋 Proposed
Compliance certification review for completed work at 498 Beechwood St.
📍 498 Beechwood St.
🔄 Postponed
Compliance certification continued to June 25 for work at 6 Grace Dr. and 221 Hull St.
📍 6 Grace Dr. / 221 Hull St.
💬 Discussed
Staff updates on construction activity at 84 Gammons Rd, Black Horse Ln watermain loop, Dolan Ln, and 102 Howard Gleason Rd, plus wetland rules revisions and commissioner transitions.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
May 21, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Notice of Intent to install a 4'×130' pier with a 6'×8' section, 3'×30' removable gangway, and 10'×20' float through wetland resource areas and buffer zones in the Gulf River for Michael Crowell.
📍 66 Black Horse Lane, Gulf River
May 21, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Request for Determination of Applicability to install a new septic system with associated grading partially within the 100-foot buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland at 212 South Main St.
📍 212 South Main Street, Cohasset
May 21, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on a Notice of Intent to install subsurface utilities along an existing road through Land Subject to Coastal Storm Flowage and buffer zones to coastal resource areas at 150 Howard Gleason Rd.
📍 150 Howard Gleason Rd, Cohasset
May 21, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Septic system repair and site work within the 100-foot wetland buffer zone — homeowner-scale project requiring Commission review.
📍 212 South Main St.
📋 Proposed
Boston College seeks to install subsurface utilities along an existing road through coastal storm flowage and coastal resource buffer zones.
📍 150 Howard Gleason Rd.
🔄 Postponed
Proposal to install a sloped pier (3.5'×7.5'), flat pier (3.5'×22'), 30-ft gangway, and 10'×20' float through wetland resource areas; hearing moved to June 11.
📍 70 & 74 Black Horse Ln.
🔄 Postponed
Proposal for a 4'×130' pier, 6'×8' pier section, 30-ft gangway, and 10'×20' float in the Gulf River; hearing continued to June 11.
📍 66 Black Horse Ln.
🔄 Postponed
Proposal to expand an existing garage footprint and remove a shed within the 100-ft wetland buffer, with mitigation plantings; show cause hearing continued to June 11.
📍 North Main St. (Parcel C4-14-070)
🔄 Postponed
Proposed parking lot upgrade, access road work, and new wireless communications tower in wetland buffer zones at Wheelwright Park; continued to June 11.
📍 121 Forest Ave., Wheelwright Park
🔄 Postponed
Multi-property ecological restoration to remove invasive Phragmites along the Gulf River corridor; continued to June 11.
📍 33 & 37 Stanton Rd.; 294 & 300 South Main St.; 33 Cedar Ln.
📋 Proposed
Commission may vote to authorize funds from the Wetlands Protection Fund for professional review of a Sandy Beach maintenance plan.
💰 Amount not specified; authorization vote possible
📍 Sandy Beach
💬 Discussed
Staff updates on active construction projects at 46 Border St., Route 3A MassDOT, 24 Little Harbor Rd., Turkey Hill, 53 Windy Hill Rd., 31 Elm St., plus Annual Town Meeting, Gulf River grant, wetlands regulatory changes, and member transitions.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.