[MassHistPres] Septic Vent Pipes in LHDs

[GRETCHEN SCHULER]

Are there any local historic district commissions that review new septic systems on historic properties - I am having difficulty calling the vent pipe a structure and of course the septic system is a structure but becomes covered with topsoil even when a mounded system is installed so that it is essentially landsdcaped with grass.  The change is so substantial particularly when half of the district is in a floodplain and aquifer protection district - but who knew when those early settlers established some of these town centers.  The Board of Health regulations are so stringent and provide little wiggle room for design?  Any thoughts as to whether we should even be involved? and if so how best we can affect a good outcome.

Gretchen Schuler
Wayland Historic District Commission