Commission approves two septic system projects
Conservation Commission approves two septic and residential projects affecting wetlands. The board unanimously approved a septic system upgrade at 13 County Road for Michelle Strong with enhanced nitrogen removal through a Micro Fast denitrogenating system, and a redesigned residential
Conservation Commission · Meeting of May 21, 2026
OAK BLUFFS — Conservation Commission approves two septic and residential projects affecting wetlands. The board unanimously approved a septic system upgrade at 13 County Road for Michelle Strong with enhanced nitrogen removal through a Micro Fast denitrogenating system, and a redesigned residential redevelopment at 27 County Road for the Gloria A. Hickey Trust.
Applicant Christopher Alley presented the redesign removing the house footprint from the wetland with less than a 10 percent footprint increase. The commission imposed conditions requiring a professional restoration plan once the old house is removed, with site visits after home removal and helical pier installation.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of May 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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