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
Board of Health approves septic setback variances for coastal property. Vice Chair Margaret Reali moved unanimously to grant a 90-foot local variance for a 60-foot setback and an 84-foot local variance for a 66-foot setback from coastal banks for John and Colleen Mitchell's septic system upgrade at
Board of Health approves continued septic system use for interior remodel. The board unanimously granted a waiver permitting Bill Driscoll of Craft Construction, LLC, representing owner William J. Donovan Jr., to continue using an existing septic system at 160 Jefferson Road under Building Permit
Bourne Board of Health unanimously approves support letter for AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod harm reduction program. Eliza Morrison presented the nonprofit's syringe exchange and outreach services, operated via mobile vans and a Hyannis brick-and-mortar site, during the April 22 meeting; Dr.
Bourne Board of Health approves non-opposition for third marijuana establishment. Chair Robert Collett, William Meier, and Donald Ellis voted unanimously to issue a non-opposition letter for Bourne Cannabis, LLC to operate a dispensary at 694 MacArthur Blvd, the third such license application
The Board of Health conducted a preliminary site review of a proposed subdivision at 586 Shore Road, Monument Beach. Chair Bob Collett, Vice Chair Margaret Reali, William Meier, and Donald Ellis toured the property with engineer Michael Carter of GCG Associates, Inc., posed clarifying questions,
Board of Health reviews Southside Fire Station septic design without voting approval. Health Director Kaitlyn Shea questioned a nitrogen-reducing Nitrex system's 905-gallon-per-day design capacity against a calculated need of 665 gallons, citing potential unnecessary costs for taxpayers. Chair
Board of Health approves six septic system variances and deadline extension. The board unanimously granted relief from state septic regulations for five property owners and extended a December 15, 2026 completion deadline for a noncompliant system at 1 Monument Avenue, deferring associated fines
Bourne Board of Health approves three septic variances at coastal properties. Chair Robert Collett and members voted unanimously to grant relief from Title 5 standards for new systems at 11 Bryant Road and 37 Head of the Bay Road, with deed restrictions mandating three-bedroom and one-bedroom
Bourne Board of Health approves two septic variances; continues third case. The board unanimously approved variance requests from Anthony Digiandomenico for a one-bedroom accessory dwelling unit at 7A Back River Road and from 210 Clipper Road LLC for interior renovations. Vice Chair Margaret Reali