What project is being considered?

Installation of a deck and landscaping around an existing permitted inground pool at 69 Woodland Rd.

Public Hearing — 69 Woodland Rd, Douglas, MA

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The Douglas Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability for proposed deck and landscaping work at 69 Woodland Road affecting areas around a permitted inground pool.

Key Takeaways

Public meeting on May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Project: deck installation and landscaping at 69 Woodland Rd
Application available by appointment at 29 Depot St
Work relates to Wetlands Protection Act and town bylaw
All interested parties are urged to attend

Published: May 11, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Douglas
Address: 69 Woodland Rd, Douglas, MA

Research context

3 public hearing notices in Douglas (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the public meeting
Go to the Municipal Center Resource Room at 29 Depot St on May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM to voice support or concerns.
2
Review the application in person
Schedule an appointment to view the filing at the Conservation Commission Office, 29 Depot St, during normal business hours before the meeting.
3
Contact the Commission chair
For more information, inquire with the Douglas Conservation Commission (Municipal Center address listed) ahead of the May 18 meeting.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is the public meeting?: The meeting is May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Municipal Center Resource Room, 29 Depot St, Douglas, MA.
What project is being considered?: Installation of a deck and landscaping around an existing permitted inground pool at 69 Woodland Rd.
How can I review the application?: By appointment at the Conservation Commission Office, 29 Depot St, Douglas, MA during normal business hours.

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Legal terms in this notice

Request for Determination of Applicability: A filing asking the Conservation Commission whether proposed work is subject to wetland protections.
Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40): State law regulating activities that may affect wetland resource areas and their buffer zones.
Non-Zoning Wetlands Bylaw: A local town regulation that can impose additional wetland protections beyond state law.

Full Notice Text

TOWN OF DOUGLAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
29 DEPOT STREET, DOUGLAS, MA 01516
LEGAL NOTICE FOR PUBLIC MEETING
"REQUEST FOR DETERMINATION OF APPLICABILITY"
The Douglas Conservation Commission will hold a Public Meeting relative to the following filing under the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G. L. Chapter 131, Section 40) and the Town of Douglas Non-Zoning Wetlands Bylaw: Request for Determination of Applicability, as requested by David & Ginelle Payne for proposed work located at 69 Woodland Rd, Map-Parcel(s): 237-22. The proposed project is for installing deck and landscaping in an existing yard area around a permitted and completed inground pool. The Public Meeting will be held on May 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Municipal Center, Resource Room, 29 Depot St, Douglas, MA. The application is available for review by appointment, at the Conservation Commission Office, 29 Depot St, Douglas, MA 01516, during normal business hours. All interested parties are urged to attend. ~Mark Mungeam, Chair, Town of Douglas Conservation Commission.

May 11 2026
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