Board of Health approves variances for two septic system projects
Bourne Board of Health approves variances for two residential septic projects. The board unanimously granted variances for 41 Wamsutta Avenue, allowing a 1900s dwelling to be razed and rebuilt at 140 percent larger while maintaining three bedrooms, including a 6-foot local upgrade waiver for a
Health · Meeting of June 10, 2026
Bourne Board of Health approves variances for two residential septic projects. The board unanimously granted variances for 41 Wamsutta Avenue, allowing a 1900s dwelling to be razed and rebuilt at 140 percent larger while maintaining three bedrooms, including a 6-foot local upgrade waiver for a 4-foot setback from a property line and a 1.2-foot waiver for soil absorption system depth, with an added requirement for impervious membrane protection; the board also unanimously approved continued use of the existing septic system at 66 Jefferson Road for a dwelling addition. Health Director Kaitlyn Shea reported beach testing with no fecal coliform exceedances and one resolved cyanobacteria concern at Queen Sewall Pond.
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Source: the Health meeting of June 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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