Whistleblower Reports
Throughout 2022, there were noise, truck limit, earth removal and other violations at various sand mining sites in Southeastern Massachusetts. Photos and records from whistleblowers show that earth removal companies […]
Plymouth: The Walk Development, Colony Place
More dense development is being proposed on land in Colony Place The original “Commerce Way” project as this was called, is governed by a state environmental review under MEPA In […]
Forum on Wetlands Laws in Plymouth, Aug. 2022
Tips on how the general public can use wetlands laws in Massachusetts Helpful to to all MA municipalities, residents wanting to enforce the law Click here for PowerPoint presentation Click […]
Carver: Whistleblowers: AD Makepeace mining operations under ruse of cranberry agriculture
Our grassroots network is monitoring and reporting violations. We are exposing the strip mine operators and others damaging our environment, water and communities and the local officials who cover up […]
Plymouth Conservation Commission: Whistleblowers
This page documents the failure of the Conservation Commission to do its job. It repeatedly violates the Open Meeting Law and issues waivers and exemptions with no legitimate grounds. West […]
Plymouth: South Ponds Preserve
People & Nature in Harmony Network of conservation lands in Plymouth with globally rare ecosystem offers unique, world class educational and recreational opportunities for all Join the effort to steward […]
Carver: MassDEP, Conservation Commission complicit in destruction of wetlands by cranberry industry: Edgewood Bogs strip mine operation exempted from Wetlands Protection Act
Background: 2022: Once again, MassDEP sides with the cranberry growers destroying our wetlands and waterways. On July 20, 2022, MassDEP issued a “negative” superseding determination of applicability under the state […]
Carver: Whistleblowers: SLT Construction mining site, Spring Street
Our grassroots network is monitoring and reporting violations. We are exposing the strip mine operators and others damaging our environment, water and communities and the local officials who cover up […]
Carver: Cranberry Point seeks exemption from Carver’s zoning laws
Carver Selectboard and Planning Board tell state they oppose Cranberry Point zoning exempt More than 120 residents send letters to state Siting Board opposing Cranberry Point zoning exemption Held private […]
Kingston: Oct. 19, 2022: Zoning board issues cease and desist against O’Donnnell sand and gravel operation importing “fill”
VICTORY! On October 19, 2022 the Kingston ZBA voted unanimously to uphold building inspector’s cease and desist on O’Donnell’s 100 acre, 30 year old gravel pit now being filled with […]