Conservation Commission approves utility work and house relocation permits
Middleborough Conservation Commission approves two major property determinations at September 3 meeting. Chair Nancy Ockers led unanimous votes approving David Sanford's request to cut four trees and maintain vegetation within a utility easement at 35 East Main Street, with stumps left at least one
Conservation Commission · Meeting of September 3, 2026
Middleborough Conservation Commission approves two major property determinations at September 3 meeting. Chair Nancy Ockers led unanimous votes approving David Sanford's request to cut four trees and maintain vegetation within a utility easement at 35 East Main Street, with stumps left at least one foot tall. The Commission unanimously approved an amended order allowing Sean and Jennie Doherty to relocate their house at Lot 5 Spruce Street outside the 100-foot wetland buffer.
The board approved $525 for additional peer review at 0 Vernon Street and $1,400 for peer review at 0 Cedar Street, with four applications continued to September 17.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of September 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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