Freetown Conservation Commission Clears Two Applications, Approves Minutes Unanimously

FREETOWN — October 25, 2022 — Freetown Conservation Commission cleared two pending applications and approved meeting minutes in a brief October 25 session, with all four votes passing unanimously. Chair Kevin Durant led the board in issuing a long-delayed certificate of compliance for a septic system at 18 Records Lane, originally installed under a 2001 order of conditions, with Commissioner Keith Mello raising but ultimately deferring a Title V inspection question to the Board of Health. The commission also issued a negative determination of applicability for a kitchen and bedroom addition at 30 Island Road Extension, where Quay Realty Trust, represented by Matt Rita of Cahill Builders, plans to replace piling supports with a knee-wall foundation; Durant noted all work falls within the 100-foot buffer zone but will not alter a protected wetland resource area and requires no Notice of Intent. Commissioner Charlie Sullivan joined late due to audio difficulties but registered affirmative votes on all actions before adjournment.