Conservation Commission
Protects Halifax's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
45 items across 8 meetings.
June 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Lillian Davis proposes to restore filled wetlands and build a new single-family home with grading, utilities, and septic at 16 Old Summit Street under the Wetlands Protection Act and Halifax Wetland Bylaw.
📍 16 Old Summit Street, Halifax, MA (Assessors Map 98, Lot 8A)
June 9, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Grading for a new duplex partially within the 100-ft wetland buffer zone; applicant requests continuation to the June 23 meeting.
📍 Amanda's Way, Halifax
🔄 Postponed
Duplex with appurtenances partially in wetland buffer; peer review by Outback Engineering and engineer revisions due; continuation to June 23 requested.
📍 Amanda's Way, Halifax
💬 Discussed
Status update on 16 Old Summit Street; no details provided in agenda.
📍 16 Old Summit Street, Halifax
💬 Discussed
Update and discussion on 399 Elm Street; no details provided in agenda.
📍 399 Elm Street, Halifax
💬 Discussed
Complaint about dumpster being stored near a pond at 98 Holmes Street will be reviewed.
📍 98 Holmes Street, Halifax
📋 Proposed
Owner requests a 2-year extension of the Amended Order of Conditions originally dated 09/19/2023.
📍 20 Holmes Street, Halifax
📋 Proposed
Commission to issue an Order of Conditions (OOC) and Special Order of Conditions (SOOC) for this property.
📍 59 Paradise Lane, Halifax
📋 Proposed
Applicant seeks a Certificate of Compliance (COC), confirming project work was completed per approved conditions.
📍 539 Plymouth Street, Halifax
📋 Proposed
Routine approval and signing of prior meeting minutes.
May 26, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on grading for a new duplex where a small portion of the work falls within the 100-ft buffer zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland.
📍 Amanda's Way, Halifax, MA
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on duplex construction with appurtenances partly in the 100-ft wetland buffer; peer review by Outback Engineering and engineer revisions also on the table.
📍 Amanda's Way, Halifax, MA
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing to top approximately 28 pine trees (100+ ft tall) that could fall on the house, leaving stumps and 15–20 ft of trunk.
📍 399 Elm Street, Halifax, MA
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss and potentially act on its fee schedule.
💰 Fee amounts TBD
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
May 12, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Grading for a new duplex partly within the 100-ft wetland buffer zone; continued to the May 26 meeting.
📍 Amanda's Way
🔄 Postponed
Duplex construction with appurtenances in wetland buffer zone; awaiting peer review by Outback Engineering and engineer revisions before May 26.
📍 Amanda's Way
📋 Proposed
Topping approximately 28 pine trees (100+ ft tall) near a wetland buffer; stumps and 15–20 ft of trunk to remain.
📍 399 Elm Street
📋 Proposed
Proposed 1.5 MW solar array with vegetation clearing and fencing within the wetland buffer zone, all work at least 65 ft from wetlands.
📍 69 Summit Street
📋 Proposed
New single-family home with grading and septic system proposed within the buffer zone to Monponsett Pond.
📍 59 Paradise Road (buffer to Monponsett Pond)
💬 Discussed
Discussion of Conservation Commission fee schedule.
📋 Proposed
Three legal ad invoices totaling $150.00 for 399 Elm St, 59 Paradise Lane, and 69 Summit St hearings.
💰 $150.00 total ($50.00 each, Invoice #A15993CL)
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from the two prior meetings.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns; next meeting May 26, 2026.
April 28, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Homeowner Jack Selvaggio asked for expedited approval of temporary erosion controls; Board said it needs his engineer to present a full Notice of Intent (NOI) before approving anything.
📍 1 Seventh Avenue, Halifax
💬 Discussed
Engineer Dave Klenert presented a wetland-restoration plan to remediate illegally filled wetlands and remove debris — including suspected lead-paint flakes and glass — with an NOI expected in roughly three weeks; the owner/client may sell the property.
📍 16 Old Summit Street, Halifax
✅ Approved
Commission will recommend the 'Native Plant Guide Plymouth County, MA' to residents whenever wetland replanting or replication is required.
💬 Discussed
Chair Guiod will review the full inventory of Conservation-owned town land as a long-term project to verify all parcels are intact.
💬 Discussed
Chair will draft a ~30% Conservation permit fee increase — fees last raised in 2009 — and present it at a future full-Board meeting for a vote.
💰 ~30% increase in Conservation fees (inflation adjustment since 2009)
🔄 Postponed
Carried over to next meeting; not voted on.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. (3-0).
April 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Homeowner Jack Selvaggio seeks options to address eroding soil and a failing log retaining wall on the property.
📍 1 Seventh Avenue, Halifax, MA
💬 Discussed
Status update on an ongoing matter at 16 Old Summit Street; details not specified in agenda.
📍 16 Old Summit Street, Halifax, MA
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss its recommendations for wetland replanting within town.
📋 Proposed
Commission will review or discuss its current fee schedule.
💰 Fee schedule under review — amounts not yet specified
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
April 14, 2026 · minutes
🗳️ Voted on
John Guiod elected Chair, Paul Doucette Co-Chair, and Edward Haworth Secretary, all 5-0.
💬 Discussed
Following a site visit by Conservation Agent Levesque, Member Lane, and Collins Engineering, the property was found in poor condition; wetland restoration and cleanup planned.
📍 16 Old Summit Street, Halifax
🔄 Postponed
Homeowner Jack Selvaggio's discussion of solutions for eroding soil and a failing log retaining wall was tabled to a future meeting.
📍 1 Seventh Avenue, Halifax
✅ Approved
Prior meeting minutes approved 5-0.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM.
April 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Commission will elect Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary for the coming term.
💬 Discussed
Status update on an ongoing matter at 16 Old Summit Street; no details provided in agenda.
📍 16 Old Summit Street, Halifax
📋 Proposed
Homeowner Jack Selvaggio will discuss possible fixes for eroding soil and a failing log retaining wall on his property.
📍 1 Seventh Avenue, Halifax
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.