Tompkins v. Department of Environmental Protection

Kirpalani, Maynard M., J.

INTRODUCTION

In May 2011, the plaintiffs, Bruce Tompkins and Stephanie Desjardins (collectively the “Plaintiffs”), filed suit against the defendants, the Department of Environmental Protection (the “DEP”) and the Rowley Conservation Commission (the “Commission”) (collectively the “Defendants”). On June 28, 2011, the Trustees filed an Amended Complaint. The Trustees are seeking to appeal, pursuant to G.L.c. 30A, §14, a decision issued by the DEP’s Office of Appeals and Dispute Resolution (the “OADR”). The Trustees are also requesting declaratory relief in accordance…