Community Land & Water Coalition

11/04/2026

"Extensive experience living in the shadow of the Plymouth Airport makes clear that this application should be denied. The airport and its managing bodies have shown insufficient interest in abating the noise pollution, air pollution, and all other environmental impacts of such expansion." - Plymouth resident, in a comment to MEPA on the proposed airport expansion.

Change is coming to the Airport Commission. Last Wednesday, an open session reviewed new candidates for the Airport Manager, after a special investigation found rampant conflicts of interest in the role. This Thursday, the Commission will hold a discussion on noise, safety, security and environmental complaints - an important discussion that took years of public advocacy by local residents to get their voice heard.

Those impacted by airport operations, and those who think private jets are a luxury the planet cannot afford, are encouraged to attend this meeting - Thursday, November 5, 7 pm, 246 South Meadow St, Plymouth - and voice their concerns over noise and air pollution caused by the airport.

RSVP and join the community here:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/plymouth-airport-commission-take-back-our-plymouth-airport/

Learn more at https://www.takebackourplymouthairport.org/

Image courtesy of: https://www.stopprivatejetexpansion.org/

11/03/2026

Sand is the second-most extracted resource on earth, after water. A decades-long investigation by CLWC revealed 40 different earth removal sites in Plymouth alone. Local developers use loopholes in the zoning laws to extract large volumes of sand for sale for profit.

Now, a group of residents is stepping up to do something about it. The Plymouth Earth Removal Bylaw Committee is writing a new draft of the bylaws, to close loopholes, strengthen protections for natural resources, and make developers accountable to higher standards.

You can help - attend the joint ERBC and Planning Board meeting this Thursday, 4 pm, Town Hall and Zoom, and voice support for the proposed bylaw changes. Show the Planning Board that residents want earth removal controlled - to protect our water, our health, and the future of our communities.

Learn more at https://www.sandwars.org/

RSVP here to stay in touch and join the community:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/plymouth-earth-removal-bylaw-committee-4/

11/02/2026

Developers want to put a giant mega-warehouse in Middleborough, on top of wetlands, in the headwaters of the Sippican River.....

CSX lists the project as shovel-ready. The problem? Not a single permit has been issued yet.

Here's where you come in: you CAN make a difference in your community. Attend the Middleborough Conservation Commission hearing November 5, 6:45 pm, Town Hall, ask tell them to DENY the Order of Conditions for this massive warehouse project.

Data Center, Amazon, Lowes, whatever goes in there...it cannot replace the intrinsic value of the natural resources in our community which will be lost to this mega-development.

Learn more here:
https://communitylandandwater.org/middleborough-massive-warehouse-proposed-on-priority-habit-wetlands-and-riverfront-area/

Sign up to attend here to stay involved:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/middleborough-conservation-commission-3/

10/24/2026

Alexandra Fasulo please help share our petition to deliver to the Massachusetts Governor on Monday! Save Mass Forests

Protect our forests. Sign today!

10/23/2026

BREAKING NEWS!

CLWC files petition with federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) opposing TransloadX Railway application for approval as a railroad.

Read all about it in the coverage by The GOAT News in Middleborough

https://thegoatnewsinmiddleborough.com/2026/10/23/middleborough-has-spent-a-year-reviewing-a-928000-square-foot-warehouse-railroad-status-in-washington-could-put-it-beyond-the-towns-reach/

Railroad approval threatens to strip Middleborough and the state of environmental reviews of the mega-warehouse project.

You can join the fight to save 21 acres of woodlands, wetlands, riverfront area and swamp from a mega-warehouse that no one in the town wants.

Read CLWC's blog with our filing and all the details here:
https://communitylandandwater.org/middleborough-massive-warehouse-proposed-on-priority-habit-wetlands-and-riverfront-area/

Sign up to attend the next Middleborough Conservation Commission hearing with CLWC and neighbors and tell them to deny the Order of Conditions for this project:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/middleborough-conservation-commission-3/

10/16/2026

There's still time to register for tomorrow's event! Hope to see you there! 🌲

> Register for Fire on the Land (Oct. 17, 1-5pm in Plymouth or via Zoom) as CLWC and its Wampanoag allies host the second in a series about forests in Massachusetts.

The Wampanoag practice of landscape burning, and the meaning of fire in traditional culture. An Indigenous-led conference, free and open to the public, in person or on Zoom.

10/14/2026

Lakeville: Attend the ZBA hearing Thursday, October 15, 7 pm, at the public library, and speak out.

The Rocky Woods Estates 40B/Simmonds Hills LLC Development is coming for a large, 300-acre area of open space in Lakeville. The site is comprised areas of cultural sensitivity to Indigenous people. The site also contains the headwaters of Cedar Swamp River, a tributary to the Taunton River, and contains forested wetlands, undeveloped coniferous and deciduous forest, and four certified vernal pools.

You can help by getting involved.

Review our blog post which has the project details:
https://communitylandandwater.org/lakeville-rocky-woods-housing-development-threatens-indigenous-cultural-sites-ecologically-sensitve-areas/

Attend the ZBA hearing Thursday, 7 pm, at the Lakeville public library and voice your concerns.
https://www.lakevillema.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10152026-631

Sign up for our mailing list to stay on top of new developments on the project.
https://communitylandandwater.org/ways-to-support-clwc/

10/13/2026

Middleborough: Mega-warehouse proposed in wetland, riverfront, and endangered species habitat.

You can make a difference:
Attend the Middleborough Conservation Commission hearing this Thursday, 6:45 pm, at Middleborough Town Hall and ask them to Deny the Order of Conditions for this project.

Read the details here:
https://communitylandandwater.org/middleborough-massive-warehouse-proposed-on-priority-habit-wetlands-and-riverfront-area/

A developer proposes to construct a massive 928,000 square foot (~21 acre) warehouse on 153 acres of open space, wetlands, riverfront area and rare wildlife habitat. The Project’s location is at the headwaters of the Sippican River. The impacts of this project would be substantial, resulting in the degradation of several critical natural resources, including wetlands, perennial streams, and other river front areas. The Project would also greatly impact wildlife, including Species of Special Concern.

Attend the meeting and urge the Middleborough Conservation Commission to deny the project as presented in order to protect the waters and wildlife of the Sippican River and Buzzards Bay.

10/13/2026

Incredible speakers at the Fire on the Land Conference!

Conference agenda
Saturday, October 17, 1:00–5:00 pm, at Plimoth Patuxet Museums and on Zoom.

Opening prayer
Panel introductions
Fire video
“Connecting with the Natural Elements of Earth, Wind, Water and Fire,” by Leslie Jonas.

Panel 1: History of 17th-century burns
Linda Coombs, Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe. Linda then introduces the second panel and Chief Mills.

Panel 2: Golden Elders
Chief Earl “Chiefie” Mills Jr., Tribal Chief (Chief Swift Eagle) of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, facilitates. The Elders share early stories about fire and growing up with cultural burns. 60 minutes, plus 30 minutes of Q&A.

Kristina Hook — Aquinnah Wampanoag elder who served nine years on the Tribal Council; culture bearer and forager
Anita “Mother Bear” Peters — Mashpee Wampanoag Elder Bear Clan Mother; traditional regalia maker, seed keeper and educator
Hazel Currence — Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribal Elder and vice chair of the Tribal Council
Break — 20 minutes, with beverages and snacks
Panel 3
Cassius Spears Sr. — Narragansett; co-founder of the Narragansett Food Sovereignty Initiative, runs Ashawaug Farm
Kta’n Weeden — Mashpee Wampanoag, Natural Resource Fellow at the Mashpee Wampanoag Natural Resources Department
Jason Steiding — Mashpee Wampanoag, Eagle Clan; Director of the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department
Closing circle

The Wampanoag practice of landscape burning, and the meaning of fire in traditional culture. An Indigenous-led conference, free and open to the public, in person or on Zoom.

10/12/2026

Check out the NINE amazing speakers at the conference! Conference agenda
Saturday, October 17, 1:00–5:00 pm, at Plimoth Patuxet Museums and on Zoom.

Opening prayer
Panel introductions
Fire video
“Connecting with the Natural Elements of Earth, Wind, Water and Fire,” by Leslie Jonas.

Panel 1: History of 17th-century burns
Linda Coombs, Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe. Linda then introduces the second panel and Chief Mills.

Panel 2: Golden Elders
Chief Earl “Chiefie” Mills Jr., Tribal Chief (Chief Swift Eagle) of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, facilitates. The Elders share early stories about fire and growing up with cultural burns. 60 minutes, plus 30 minutes of Q&A.

Kristina Hook — Aquinnah Wampanoag elder who served nine years on the Tribal Council; culture bearer and forager
Anita “Mother Bear” Peters — Mashpee Wampanoag Elder Bear Clan Mother; traditional regalia maker, seed keeper and educator
Hazel Currence — Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribal Elder and vice chair of the Tribal Council
Break — 20 minutes, with beverages and snacks
Panel 3
Cassius Spears Sr. — Narragansett; co-founder of the Narragansett Food Sovereignty Initiative, runs Ashawaug Farm
Kta’n Weeden — Mashpee Wampanoag, Natural Resource Fellow at the Mashpee Wampanoag Natural Resources Department
Jason Steiding — Mashpee Wampanoag, Eagle Clan; Director of the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department
Closing circle
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https://fotl.communitylandandwater.org/

Indian Country Today Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah Natural Resources Department Indigenous Environmental Network