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The Eastham Conservation Commission is tightening the reins on a proposed coastal home, demanding rigorous geotechnical analysis and a binding removal plan before moving forward.

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Eastham commission continues hearing on house to be supported by helical piles, seeks binding removal plan and escrow
The Eastham Conservation Commission continued a lengthy hearing on a Notice of Intent from Cliff House LLC to install helical piles and permanently site a house at 153 Brownell Road, asking for additional geotechnical analysis, a binding removal plan, contingency protocols and enforceable escrow before permitting.
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October 29, 2026 at 4:02 AM
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Eastham's Conservation Commission is diving into the complexities of coastal resilience, as technical staff recommend a 2050 target for flood risk models to safeguard the town's future.

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Technical staff recommend 2050 target for sea‑level mapping; commission to compare models
Technical advisors told the commission they recommend using Massachusetts coast flood‑risk 2050 projections for design life; commissioners asked for a matrix comparing FEMA, building code, DEP and local language to make choices clear.
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September 17, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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Eastham is taking a bold step towards protecting its wetlands with a new Coastal Resilience Zone bylaw aimed at combating climate change and rising sea levels.

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Eastham commission advances draft coastal‑resilience overlay and regulations
The Eastham Conservation Commission reviewed a draft bylaw creating a Coastal Resilience Zone overlay and 20 pages of accompanying regulations to standardize standards for storm surge, erosion and sea‑level rise; commissioners flagged placement of jurisdictional language, model selection, and waiver procedures.
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September 17, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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Eastham's plan to improve Herring Pond's water quality is hitting a snag as conservation commissioners demand more data before proceeding with the alum treatment.

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Conservation commission says Herring Pond alum plan needs more data, continues hearing
Town and consultants presented a Notice of Intent to repeat an alum treatment of Herring Pond; commissioners found the WPA form and appendices incomplete, asked for updated 2026 monitoring data and clearer limnology justification, and continued the hearing for more information.
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August 1, 2026 at 10:32 AM