Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

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Last mentioned: Mar 9, 2026

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MA Beach Towns Pivot on Conservation Rules to Spur Coastal Development

Municipalities across coastal Massachusetts are moving to reform stringent local conservation bylaws to simplify property renovations and development. This shift toward 'common sense' regulation aims to balance environmental protection with the economic necessity of modernizing aging coastal infrastructure.

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