Planning Board continues Ridge Club hearing; approves tree removals
The Planning Board continues Ridge Club pond buffer hearing to April 21. Chair Nicole Ouellette and the board deferred final decision on Ridge Club CC LLC's request to reduce a 200-foot buffer zone around Hog Pond to 50 feet, requesting additional information on existing conditions, water-quality
Planning Board · Meeting of February 3, 2026
SANDWICH — The Planning Board continues Ridge Club pond buffer hearing to April 21. Chair Nicole Ouellette and the board deferred final decision on Ridge Club CC LLC's request to reduce a 200-foot buffer zone around Hog Pond to 50 feet, requesting additional information on existing conditions, water-quality management practices, fencing, and possible buffer expansion. Director of Community Development Leanne Drake explained that a 1987 Planning Board condition required the 200-foot buffer, which has been breached by 40 years of golf course construction.
In separate action, the board unanimously approved a Scenic Road Permit authorizing removal of 16 trees and pruning of one tree at six town locations to reduce public safety risks.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of February 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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