Protects Seekonk's wetlands, rivers, and open spaces. Reviews any construction projects near sensitive natural areas.
41 items across 4 meetings.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Request for Determination of Applicability (wetland-impact review) for vegetation clearing along the Providence & Worcester Railroad right-of-way within wetland resource areas.
📍 P&W Railroad Right-of-Way, Seekonk
📋 Proposed
Same wetland-impact review as above, for vegetation management along the MCRR right-of-way.
📍 MCRR Right-of-Way, Seekonk
📋 Proposed
Certificate of Compliance (final sign-off that permitted work was completed correctly) requested for a single-family home.
📍 9 Lindsey Court
📋 Proposed
Notice of Intent for a proposed 4-bedroom single-family house, septic upgrade, and driveway at 112 & 116 Ledge Rd (Map 20/Lot 255), all within wetland resource areas.
📍 112 & 116 Ledge Road (Map 20/Lot 255)
💬 Discussed
Status update on an existing Notice of Violation at 112 Ledge Rd, an active enforcement matter.
📍 112 Ledge Road (Map 20/Lot 555)
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses the Heritage Haven 40B (affordable-housing law) development proposed on Sagamore Rd; no vote to be taken.
📍 Sagamore Road
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Meeting closes.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Proposed 30'x48' hoop house and grading within wetland resource areas, filed by Sarah Newkirk via LSC Environmental Consulting.
📍 0 Prospect St (Map 17/Lot 54)
📋 Proposed
Proposed septic system replacement within wetland resource areas for Eric Chalifoux, represented by Oakhill Engineering.
📍 702 Arcade Ave (Map 15/Lot 32)
📋 Proposed
Certificate of Completion (COC) request for a previously permitted septic repair at 1275 Fall River Ave (Map 7/Lots 38, 39, 60, 61, 62, 240, 326).
📍 1275 Fall River Ave (Map 7/Lots 38, 39, 60, 61, 62, 240, 326)
📋 Proposed
Certificate of Completion request for roadway expansion, stormwater management structures, and fill work at 350 Walker St.
📍 350 Walker St (Map 23/Lot 9)
💬 Discussed
Status update on open Notice of Violation #2025-03 at 112 Ledge Rd (Map 20/Lot 555).
📍 112 Ledge Rd (Map 20/Lot 555)
💬 Discussed
Status update on open Notice of Violation #2026-02 at 297 Chestnut St (Map 10/Lot 308).
📍 297 Chestnut St (Map 10/Lot 308)
📋 Proposed
Vote to reappoint members Brett Roberts and Kristen Kearny, whose terms expire June 2026.
💬 Discussed
Commission will discuss a proposed addition at 357 Ledge Rd, likely involving wetland jurisdiction.
📍 357 Ledge Rd
💬 Discussed
Commission discusses the Heritage Haven 40B (affordable-housing law) project on Sagamore Rd; no vote planned.
📍 Sagamore Rd
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
April 13, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Approved Negative 3 determination for a 16'×32' in-ground pool 56 feet from wetland edge, finding no alteration to protected areas; erosion controls must remain until grass is established.
📍 3 Berson Rd, Map 28/Lot 182
✅ Approved
Issued full completion certificate for septic repair; grass established, retaining walls in place, pump line to river disconnected, and debris cleared from bordering vegetated wetland.
📍 9 County St, Map 9/Lot 286
✅ Approved
Granted partial completion certification releasing the portion of the lot now split off as 234 Burnside Ave, which carries its own separate Order of Conditions (SE69-1016, issued 3/11/2026).
📍 55 Burnside Ave / 234 Burnside Ave, Map 38/Lot 53
✅ Approved
Approved plans for asphalt removal, new curbing, fencing, and landscaping near wetlands at the car dealership; stormwater improvements added, including catch basins for runoff from the planned Greenbrier II apartment complex behind the site.
📍 800 Fall River Ave, Map 8/Lot 3
💬 Discussed
Still awaiting property owner's Notice of Intent filing for unpermitted demolition of a building along the reservoir; no new action taken.
📍 112 Ledge Rd, Map 20/Lot 555
✅ Approved
Ratified notice of violation for commercial snow dumping 7 feet into the wetland buffer zone during the blizzard; owner directed to stop immediately.
📍 224 Taunton Ave, Map 20/Lot 470
✅ Approved
Ratified violation for homeowner actively pumping rain garden water over a fence into a neighboring wetland; owner agreed to stop and was directed to contact HOA and InSite Engineering for rain garden maintenance.
📍 297 Chestnut St, Map 10/Lot 308
✅ Approved
Ratified violation for Warco Realty storing equipment and stockpiles within wetland buffer zones crossing into Swansea; owner was hand-delivered notice and stockpiles have since been removed.
📍 80 Hollister Rd, Map 1/Lot 33
✅ Approved
Town's Open Space & Recreation Plan finalized and approved by the State, making Seekonk eligible for additional grants including potential funding for Medeiros Farm.
💬 Discussed
Select Board to recognize Jack Sluter at the April 15th meeting for his Eagle Scout project building a staircase at Gammino Pond.
📍 Gammino Pond
💬 Discussed
Spring feature book on the Storybook Trail at Gammino Pond will be swapped out.
📍 Gammino Pond
🔄 Postponed
Certificate of Completion for Wheeler School deferred to May agenda; grass has not grown in sufficiently following site work.
📍 350 Walker St
✅ Approved
March 9, 2026 minutes accepted; vote 3-0-1 (Roberts abstained).
April 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Applicant Melissa Velasquez proposes a 16'×32' in-ground pool and associated grading within wetland resource areas at 3 Berson Rd.
📍 3 Berson Rd (Map 28/Lot 182)
📋 Proposed
Certificate of Compliance (project closeout) sought for a completed septic repair at 9 County St.
📍 9 County St (Map 9/Lot 286)
📋 Proposed
Partial Certificate of Compliance release requested for 55 Burnside Ave.
📍 55 Burnside Ave (Map 38/Lot 53)
🔄 Postponed
Continued hearing on Pride Hyundai of Seekonk's (Blackstone Subaru) proposed asphalt removal/installation, curbing, fencing, and landscaping in wetland resource areas at 800 Fall River Ave; 3rd-party peer review by Horsley Witten Group.
📍 800 Fall River Ave (Map 8/Lot 3)
💬 Discussed
Status update on 2025 wetland violation at 112 Ledge Rd.
📍 112 Ledge Rd (Map 20/Lot 555)
📋 Proposed
Commission to ratify and receive update on a new wetland complaint at 224 Taunton Ave.
📍 224 Taunton Ave
📋 Proposed
Commission to ratify a new 2026 wetland violation at 297 Chestnut St.
📍 297 Chestnut St (Map 10/Lot 308)
📋 Proposed
Commission to ratify a new 2026 wetland violation at 80 Hollister Rd.
📍 80 Hollister Rd (Map 1/Lot 33)
💬 Discussed
Final draft of the town's 2022–2029 Open Space & Recreation Plan is complete and up for discussion; no vote to be taken.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of March 9 meeting minutes.