Board of Health approves coastal property septic variances
Bourne Board of Health unanimously approved variances waiving setback requirements for a BANRT septic system.
DocumentCenter · Meeting of July 8, 2026
Bourne Board of Health unanimously approved variances waiving setback requirements for a BANRT septic system. Vice Chair Margaret Reali moved approval of the variances for 23 Pine Ridge Road, reducing coastal bank setback requirements from 150 feet to 14 feet and salt marsh setback requirements from 150 feet to 93 feet. Health Director Kaitlyn Shea confirmed the proposed Presby leaching field has Department of Environmental Protection approval as an alternative septic system.
Board Member Dr. Miguel Prieto also presented on vitamins and supplements, recommending diet and exercise as alternatives.
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Source: the DocumentCenter meeting of July 8, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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