Oak Bluffs Board of Health approves septic variances, scrutinizes commercial greenhouse well. The board unanimously approved setback reductions for a failing septic system replacement at 25 Maple Avenue, allowing the leaching facility to be installed at reduced setbacks from both property line and
Oak Bluffs Board of Health approves septic variances for undersized Spruce Avenue lot. The board unanimously approved five variance requests for the Gault Family Revocable Trust property at 9 Spruce Avenue, allowing reduced setbacks for a 1500-gallon MicroFAST denitrification tank with a condition
Oak Bluffs Board of Health upholds correction order on unpermitted bedroom space. Health Agent Alexa Arieta's order, upheld unanimously, requires property owner Edward Miano to return the finished space at 41 Pond View Drive to unfinished storage status under Title 5 regulations; the board rejected
Oak Bluffs Board of Health approves coastal septic variance, backs island nursing coordination. The board unanimously approved a septic system variance for Michelle Strong's property at 13 County Road, permitting a leaching facility 77 feet from a wetland (100 feet required), supporting an upgrade
Oak Bluffs Board of Health hears challenges in wastewater nitrogen plan implementation. CWMP engineer Marc Drainville and the Oak Bluffs Wastewater Department briefed the board on financial and regulatory hurdles of installing 794 innovative alternative septic systems projected for Lagoon Pond
Oak Bluffs Board of Health approves septic variance, fines service. Board members voted 2-0 to grant a local upgrade variance at 12 Anchor Way, reducing leaching capacity requirements by 0.7 percent for a four-bedroom residence. The board unanimously imposed a $300 fine on Jay's Septic Service for
Health board unanimously backs sewer connection for two failed cesspools. Health Agent Alexa Arieta will draft a letter urging the Wastewater Commission to allow the 24 School Street property owner to connect to town sewer; the Wastewater Department confirmed capacity is available and the plant
Board of Health approves coastal septic variance, declines plastic bottle ban enforcement. The board voted 2-1 to grant a variance allowing a leaching field within 300 feet of existing septic facilities at 341 Barnes Road, with Chairperson William White and Member James Butterick voting in favor
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