Dennis Board of Health approves septic variances for 11 properties
Dennis Board of Health approves septic variances for 11 properties, denies one. The board voted unanimously to approve variance applications for residential and commercial properties seeking septic system alterations and new construction, with most subject to quarterly testing, no-garbage-disposal
Board of Health · Meeting of March 12, 2026
Dennis Board of Health approves septic variances for 11 properties, denies one. The board voted unanimously to approve variance applications for residential and commercial properties seeking septic system alterations and new construction, with most subject to quarterly testing, no-garbage-disposal conditions, and water-saving device requirements. The board denied Marina Bay Condominium's request to waive triennial inspections for nine systems installed in the 1970s, citing the age of components and the need for oversight.
Three property owners with failing systems in Phase 1 of the town's sewer construction project were granted temporary relief with mandatory pumping schedules pending system hookup. Health Director Kristen Keller introduced new Health Agent Riley Niederberger, and the board approved annual appointments and renewed seasonal establishment licenses with conditions.
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Source: the Board of Health meeting of March 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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