CONSERVATION COMMISSION IMPOSES 29400 DOLLAR WALL VIOLATION FINE
Tisbury Conservation Commission voted 4-1 to impose $29,400 in fines for unauthorized wall construction at 794 and 690 Chappaquonsett Road, assessed at $300 per day over 98 days beginning June 17, 2025; Chair Thomas Robinson opposed. Conservation Agent Sean Young confirmed restoration plans
Conservation Commission · Meeting of January 6, 2026
Tisbury Conservation Commission voted 4-1 to impose $29,400 in fines for unauthorized wall construction at 794 and 690 Chappaquonsett Road, assessed at $300 per day over 98 days beginning June 17, 2025; Chair Thomas Robinson opposed. Conservation Agent Sean Young confirmed restoration plans submitted before September 22, 2025 did not include required wall removal. The Commission approved issuance of a Negative Determination for a 2,000-gallon NitROE tank at 339 Lake Street and conditionally approved landscaping and pool renovations at the Chappaquonsett property, pending state Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program approval.
The Select Board and Town Council will review the enforcement fines.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of January 6, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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