Conservation Commission approves septic determination, defers pond decision
Harvard Conservation Commission approved a septic system determination for East Bare Hill Road.
Conservation Commission · Meeting of September 24, 2026
Harvard Conservation Commission approved a septic system determination for East Bare Hill Road. The Commission voted unanimously (5-0) to issue a Negative Determination of Applicability for David & Pamela Durrant at 159 East Bare Hill Road; it also voted unanimously to continue a Notice of Intent hearing for Michael & Connie Woolcock at 24 Littleton Road to October 1. Discussion of the Bare Hill Pond Watershed Committee's drawdown request was continued to October 1 without a vote.
Approximately 270 residents signed a petition opposing drawdowns larger than 4 feet, citing drought conditions and declining groundwater.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of September 24, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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