New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site
Public Meeting

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hosting a virtual public meeting on June 10 from 6:00PM – 7:30PM via Microsoft Teams. In addition to reviewing the cleanup work completed in 2024 as well as what is planned for 2025, EPA will present the draft seventh Explanation of Significant Differences (ESD) proposing to modify the upper and lower harbor remedy (Operable Unit 1) for the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site.

The Agency is soliciting public comments on the draft ESD7 during the 30-day public comment period starting on June 11, 2025, and ending on July 10, 2025. Comments on the draft ESD7 and Administrative Record can be submitted via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket ID No. EPA-R01-SFUND-2025-0131). All comments are reviewed and responded to in writing by EPA prior to selecting a final alternative for the ESD. Meeting materials will be posted prior to the public meeting on https://www.epa.gov/new-bedford-harbor

DARTMOUTH CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Notice is hereby given that a meeting will be held in accordance with the provisions of the Dartmouth Wetlands Protection Bylaw and M.G.L., Ch. 131, §40, the Wetlands Protection Act, on the Request to Amend an Order of Conditions from David Lameiro to construct a new inground pool, patio area, and shed within the previously disturbed 100-ft Buffer Zone to a Bordering Vegetated Wetland on land described as Map 115 Lot 9_13 or 27 Twin Ponds Drive. The Conservation Commission voted in a Public Meeting to continue meeting virtually (via a Zoom Link) in accordance with the Governor’s 2025 extension of the virtual/hybrid open meeting option through June 30, 2027. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday June 10, 2025. Login information for the meeting appears on the agenda posted on the Dartmouth Conservation Commission page of the Town of Dartmouth website. All interested parties should log into the meeting and be present at that time.

Michael Kehoe, Chair
Also posted on masspublicnotices.org

TOWN OF DARTMOUTH
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held on Wednesday, June 18, at 6:00 P.M. on the petition of Dion Calheta who is seeking a Variance to reduce the setbacks from the required 20’ to 0’ to construct an outdoor deck/kitchen grill area in the rear of the house to the property line. (Article 375-10.4 D.1(B) (Development Standards.) The property is located at 25 Thatcher Street in the General Residence District and is identified on Assessor’s Map 122 Lot 91-1. Information is on file in the office of the Board of Appeals and may be seen upon request. Notice also on www.masspublicnotices.org

Michael Medeiros, Esq., Chairman
For the Zoning Board of Appeals

TOWN OF DARTMOUTH
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held on Wednesday, June 18, at 6:00 P.M. on the petition of Derek & Crystal Andrade who is seeking a Variance to reduce front setback from 30’ to 19.8’ in order to build an 830 sq. ft. attached ADU 19.8’ to the street, encroaching on the required 30’ front setback. Main house built in 1973 qualifies for the 10’ perimeter lines and 30’ from the street. (Article 375-7.4 D.4(B) (Development Standards.) The property is located at 33 Sagamore Drive in the Single Residence A District and identified on Assessor’s Map 131 Lot 47. Information is on file in the office of the Board of Appeals and may be seen upon request. Notice also on www.masspublicnotices.org

Michael Medeiros, Esq., Chairman
For the Zoning Board of Appeals