Wetland Preservation Zone By-Law

A citizen’s petition for a wetland preservation zone by-law was submitted to the Board of Selectmen for a vote at the May 9 Annual town Meeting.

The state’s Wetland Preservation Act only requires activity to be buffered within 100-ft of a wetland. It is left up to local municipalities to define any activity within the 100 ft of wetland resource areas. Rehoboth doesn’t have any added protections in place for these vital water resource areas in stark contrast from our neighboring cities and towns
Attleboro, with a 25-foot no disturb zone, Foxboro with a 25-foot no activity zone, Mansfield with a 25-foot no disturb zone, Norfolk with a 50-foot no disturb zone, Plainville with a 35-foot no disturb zone, Seekonk with a 25-foot no disturb zone and Wrentham with a 50-foot no work zone. https://www.thesunchronicle.com/news/local_news/9.25.21 

Join us on Monday, April 19 at 6:00 pm for a presentation and discussion at the Goff Hall Blanding library to share ideas, ask questions and raise concerns. Help consider ways that we can ensure sustainable growth AND protect clean water for our town.

Your vote counts at the May 9 Annual Meeting!

Thank you, Lisa Sirois