Conservation Commission — August 31, 2026

The Fairhaven Conservation Commission met on Monday, August 31, 2026, to address a full docket of certificate of compliance requests, permit applications, and ongoing enforcement actions. Early in the meeting, the Commission approved meeting minutes from July 20 and August 3, 2026, and noted continuances for several items including 184 Balsam Street and Weeden Road conservation restrictions. A significant portion of the session centered on a certificate of compliance request for a pier constructed at 162 Main Street, where attorney Nicholas Gomes and abutter Frances Hoffman raised concerns regarding boundary line setbacks and deviations from permitted plans. Engineer Dave Davignon explained that ledge encountered during pile driving necessitated shifting the pier 4.5 feet north, though the total structure was shorter than originally designed; the Commission voted unanimously to table the matter to October 26, 2026, pending Zoning Board of Appeals review.

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