PROJECT REVIEW: Pound Pond Flood Mitigation, Dennis, Harwich

Hybrid Public Hearing

CAPE COD COMMISSION

The Cape Cod Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing on the following Project on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.in person (at the Mary Pat Flynn Conference Room, 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA  02630) and virtually (online and by telephone) to consider the following Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Exemption request submitted pursuant to Section 12(k) of the Cape Cod Commission Act and Section 7 of the Enabling Regulations Governing Review of Developments of Regional Impact, as amended.  At this hearing, the Commission will assemble the record, review the proposed development, discuss the following project and may decide and vote on whether the project qualifies for a DRI Exemption. 

• Project: Pound Pond Flood Mitigation (CCC File No: 22015)
• Project Applicant: Town of Dennis
• Property Owner:  Town of Dennis
• Project Location: 475 Lower County Rd and 60 Chase Rd, Dennis Port, MA  02639
• Map/Parcel: 41-62, 59-62
• Project Description: The Project consists of the creation of wetland habitat, stream restoration, bank stabilization, culvert daylighting, and landscaping improvements to revitalize Pound Pond into a more naturalized system and create improved public access throughout Seaview Park.

Note: The hearing will be held in a hybrid format, both in person and virtually, with some members participating remotely, pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, as amended by Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025. 

The meeting can be attended by using any of the following methods:        

• By attending in person at the Mary Pat Flynn Conference Room, 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA 02630 
• Online by clicking on the following link: capecodcommission.org/ccc/join passcode: join 
• Participants wishing to speak should click the “Raise Hand” icon on the lower toolbar to notify the chair. In some versions of Zoom, "Raise Hand" is under the "More" icon. The chair will recognize participants.     
• Calling in to (929) 205-6099 and entering meeting ID 968 0382 0087 

All interested persons will have an opportunity to comment at the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted by mail to the Cape Cod Commission, P.O. Box 226, 3225 Main St. Barnstable, MA 02630 or online using the form located at https://capecodcommission.org/comment. The DRI application including a map showing the location of the subject property and other project materials may be accessed for review at  www.capecodcommission.org/projects  and also available for public inspection at the Commission’s office during normal business hours.   

Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Please contact the Cape Cod Commission at (508) 362-3828 at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting; for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) dial 711.

Caso estas informações sejam necessárias em outro idioma, por favor, contate o Coordenador de Título VI pelo telefone (508) 744-1299 or Para serviços de retransmissão de telecomunicações, disque 711.