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Conservation Commission

Protects Rehoboth's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.

121 items across 7 meetings.

May 26, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
Wetlands permit application (NOI) for 129 Mason St was scheduled but not heard due to cancellation.
📍 129 Mason St, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Abbreviated wetlands boundary delineation for 125 & 129 Mason St was scheduled but not heard.
📍 125 & 129 Mason St, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Resource area delineation for 0 Winthrop St was scheduled but not heard.
📍 0 Winthrop St, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Discussion/vote on ±23.19 acres at 208 Chestnut St (Map 21, Lot 14) leaving Ch 61A (reduced-tax agricultural classification), which triggers town right-of-first-refusal and possible rollback taxes.
💰 Potential rollback tax payment; town right-of-first-refusal applies 📍 208 Chestnut St, Rehoboth (Map 21 Lot 14)
🔄 Postponed
Request to close out a prior wetlands permit at 22 Bucklin.
📍 22 Bucklin, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Request to close out a prior wetlands permit at 29 Summer St.
📍 29 Summer St, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Request to close out a prior wetlands permit at 5 Francelina Way.
📍 5 Francelina Way, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Request to extend an existing wetlands Order of Conditions at 560 Tremont St.
📍 560 Tremont St, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Request to extend an existing wetlands Order of Conditions at 83 Simmons St.
📍 83 Simmons St, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Ongoing discussion of the town's Open Space Plan was postponed.
🔄 Postponed
Routine update on conservation grant activity postponed.
🔄 Postponed
Unspecified concern or complaint regarding 3 Francis Farm Rd was to be discussed.
📍 3 Francis Farm Rd, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Ongoing enforcement order from April 2021 at 23 Winthrop St not addressed due to cancellation.
📍 23 Winthrop St, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Ongoing enforcement order from October 2022 at 203 Moulton St not addressed.
📍 203 Moulton St, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Unresolved violation at 30 Starr Lane not addressed.
📍 30 Starr Lane, Rehoboth
🔄 Postponed
Approval of prior meeting minutes postponed.
May 12, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening and overview of appeal procedures.
📋 Proposed
Wetlands Notice of Intent (permit to work near protected resource areas) for 129 Mason St.
📋 Proposed
Resource area boundary delineation hearing for 125 and 129 Mason St; determines what land is protected wetland.
📋 Proposed
New wetlands Notice of Intent for 195 Wheeler St.
📋 Proposed
Previously filed wetlands permit for 9 Linden Lane is being amended.
📋 Proposed
New wetlands Notice of Intent for 28 Bucklin Dr.
📋 Proposed
New wetlands Notice of Intent for 209 Providence St.
📋 Proposed
Certificate of Compliance (confirms prior wetlands work was completed correctly) requested for 22 Bucklin Dr.
📋 Proposed
Certificate of Compliance requested for 25 Willard St.
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss accepting a land donation at 94 Pine St for conservation.
📋 Proposed
Discussion and vote on ~23-acre parcel at 208 Chestnut St leaving Ch. 61A (reduced-tax agricultural classification), which triggers town right of first refusal and possible back-tax liability.
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses updates to Rehoboth's open space planning document.
💬 Discussed
Review of pending conservation grant applications and related projects.
💬 Discussed
Routine staff and member updates.
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss a concern or complaint filed regarding 3 Francis Farm Rd.
💬 Discussed
Ongoing enforcement order from April 2021 for wetlands violation at 23 Winthrop St remains open.
💬 Discussed
Ongoing enforcement order from October 2022 for 203 Moulton St remains open.
💬 Discussed
Wetlands violation at 30 Starr Lane to be discussed.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
April 28, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening with Pledge of Allegiance and appeal process overview.
📍 27 Francis Farm Rd., Rehoboth, MA
📋 Proposed
Notice of Intent hearing for work near wetland resources at 129 Mason St.
📍 129 Mason St
📋 Proposed
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (wetland boundary determination) covering two adjacent Mason St parcels.
📍 125 & 129 Mason St
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent hearing for proposed work near wetlands at 85 Mason St.
📍 85 Mason St
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent hearing for work near wetland resources at 205 Providence St.
📍 205 Providence St
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent hearing for proposed work near wetlands at 195 Wheeler St.
📍 195 Wheeler St
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent hearing for work near wetland resources at 75 Ash St.
📍 75 Ash St
💬 Discussed
Discussion of Conservation-related considerations for the Rehoboth Fair horse ring at Greer Farm.
📍 Greer Farm
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses updates or progress on Rehoboth's Open Space Plan.
💬 Discussed
Review of pending conservation grant proposals and active projects.
💬 Discussed
Individual commissioner updates; routine informational item.
💬 Discussed
Conservation agent provides status update to the commission.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of a concern or complaint filed regarding the property at 3 Francis Farm Rd.
📍 3 Francis Farm Rd
💬 Discussed
Ongoing enforcement order from April 2021 for a wetlands violation at 23 Winthrop St remains open.
📍 23 Winthrop St
💬 Discussed
Ongoing enforcement order from October 2022 for a wetlands violation at 203 Moulton St remains open.
📍 203 Moulton St
💬 Discussed
Wetlands violation matter at 30 Starr Lane to be discussed.
📍 30 Starr Lane
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from two prior meetings.
April 14, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening including note on appeal process.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a Notice of Intent (wetlands permit application) for work at 129 Mason St.
📍 129 Mason St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (wetland boundary confirmation) covering both 125 and 129 Mason St.
📍 125 & 129 Mason St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit hearing for proposed work at 85 Mason St.
📍 85 Mason St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Wetlands permit hearing for proposed work at 205 Providence St.
📍 205 Providence St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Owner seeking sign-off that permitted wetlands work at 11 Bucklin Dr is complete and compliant.
📍 11 Bucklin Dr, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Owner seeking Certificate of Compliance confirming completed wetlands work at 7 Ciana Rd.
📍 7 Ciana Rd, Rehoboth
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss potential regulations on where and how snow may be stored, likely near wetland buffers.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of Conservation matter related to the horse ring at Greer Farm for the Rehoboth Fair.
📍 Greer Farm, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Discussion and vote on ~6.06 acres on Providence St coming out of Ch. 61A (reduced-tax agricultural classification), triggering town right of first refusal and possible development.
📍 Providence St, Rehoboth – Map 13, Lots 42, 64, 65, 66
💬 Discussed
Commission continues discussion of Rehoboth's Open Space Plan.
💬 Discussed
Review of pending conservation grant proposals and related projects.
💬 Discussed
Member updates — routine.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent provides status update — routine.
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss a concern or complaint filed regarding 3 Francis Farm Rd.
📍 3 Francis Farm Rd, Rehoboth
💬 Discussed
Ongoing enforcement order from 2021 against property at 23 Winthrop St remains open for discussion.
📍 23 Winthrop St, Rehoboth
💬 Discussed
Enforcement order from 2022 at 203 Moulton St remains open.
📍 203 Moulton St, Rehoboth
💬 Discussed
Conservation violation at 30 Starr Lane up for discussion.
📍 30 Starr Lane, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes — routine.
March 17, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening with Pledge of Allegiance and overview of appeal rights.
📋 Proposed
Notice of Intent (wetlands permit application) for work at 129 Mason St is up for hearing.
📋 Proposed
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (wetland boundary mapping) covering both 125 and 129 Mason St is scheduled for review.
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent hearing for proposed work in or near wetlands at 6 Holly Lane.
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent hearing for proposed work near wetlands at 236 County St.
📋 Proposed
MassDOT is requesting a Certificate of Compliance, confirming that Route 44 work was completed per the approved wetlands order.
📋 Proposed
Property owner seeks Certificate of Compliance confirming project at 33 Medalist Dr met all wetlands permit conditions.
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss scheduling future meeting dates.
💬 Discussed
Update on a potential land donation at 105 Pleasant St to the town for conservation purposes.
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss the town's Open Space Plan.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of pending conservation grant proposals and related projects.
💬 Discussed
Member updates on ongoing conservation matters.
💬 Discussed
Conservation Agent Daniel Roach provides a status update.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of a concern or complaint related to 3 Francis Farm Rd, the building where the Commission meets.
💬 Discussed
Long-running enforcement order at 23 Winthrop St, open since April 2021, is reviewed for status.
💬 Discussed
Enforcement order at 203 Moulton St, issued October 2022, is under continued review.
💬 Discussed
Wetlands-related violation at 30 Starr Lane is on the agenda; no enforcement order date listed.
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from the February 17 meeting.
March 3, 2026 · agenda
🔄 Postponed
The entire March 3 meeting is cancelled; next scheduled meeting is March 17, 2026.
📍 27 Francis Farm Rd., Rehoboth, MA
📋 Proposed
Routine opening and appeal process overview.
📋 Proposed
Notice of Intent (wetlands permit application) for work at 129 Mason St.
📍 129 Mason St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (formal wetland boundary determination) covering 125 and 129 Mason St.
📍 125 & 129 Mason St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Notice of Intent for work near wetlands at 6 Holly Lane.
📍 6 Holly Lane, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent for work near wetlands at 236 County St.
📍 236 County St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Request for Certificate of Compliance (sign-off that permitted work is complete) for 11 Bucklin Dr.
📍 11 Bucklin Dr, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Commission to discuss regulations on where snow removed from roads or lots may be stored near wetlands.
📋 Proposed
Ongoing discussion of the town's Open Space Plan.
📋 Proposed
Review of pending conservation grant proposals and associated projects.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of a complaint or concern regarding 3 Francis Farm Rd.
📍 3 Francis Farm Rd, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Ongoing enforcement order from April 2021 at 23 Winthrop St remains open.
📍 23 Winthrop St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Ongoing enforcement order from October 2022 at 203 Moulton St remains open.
📍 203 Moulton St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Open violation matter at 30 Starr Lane to be discussed.
📍 30 Starr Lane, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Approval of minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting.
February 17, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening with Pledge of Allegiance and appeal-process overview.
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent (wetlands work permit) hearing for property at 129 Mason St.
📍 129 Mason St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
New Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation hearing to confirm wetland boundaries at 125 & 129 Mason St.
📍 125 & 129 Mason St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
New Notice of Intent hearing for wetlands-related work at 6 Holly Lane.
📍 6 Holly Lane, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Request for Determination of Applicability to assess whether wetlands regulations apply to proposed activity at 248 Pine St.
📍 248 Pine St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Certificate of Compliance request confirming a prior permitted project near 15 Marshall Way & 35 Wheeler St is complete.
📍 Near 15 Marshall Way & 35 Wheeler St, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Commission will discuss and vote on appointing a member to the Open Space Committee.
📋 Proposed
Vote on a Conservation Restriction (permanent deed limit on development) on a Chestnut St parcel, Assessors Parcel 31, Lot 21.
📍 Chestnut St, Rehoboth (Ap 31 Lot 21)
💬 Discussed
Discussion of the town's Open Space Plan update.
💬 Discussed
Review of pending conservation grant proposals and related projects.
💬 Discussed
Routine updates from commissioners and the conservation agent.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of a concern or complaint related to 3 Francis Farm Rd.
📍 3 Francis Farm Rd, Rehoboth
💬 Discussed
Ongoing enforcement order violation at 23 Winthrop St, originally issued April 28, 2021.
📍 23 Winthrop St, Rehoboth
💬 Discussed
Ongoing enforcement order violation at 203 Moulton St, originally issued October 16, 2022.
📍 203 Moulton St, Rehoboth
💬 Discussed
Wetlands violation matter at 30 Starr Lane to be reviewed.
📍 30 Starr Lane, Rehoboth
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.