The SouthCoast was recently divided over something no one ever expected to take sides on: the marbled salamander.
The story of a South Dartmouth family vs. the Commonwealth of Massachusetts left many wondering why the government could dictate what they could and could not do on their private property, potentially costing tens of thousands of dollars in fines for violations.
In the case of South Dartmouth’s Allen Neck Road, the residential property and a significant area around the home was designated by the Priority Habitat for the marbled salamander, which is listed as a threatened species under the state of Massachusetts. The disturbance of a marbled salamander s habitat is a violation of the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act, the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, and the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act. Violations against any of the above three Acts are subject to large civil penalties, some as high as $25,000 per day.
Imagine slipping away down to Margaritaville without having to fly anywhere or take a boat. Well, that daydream is about to become a reality, so get your tequila-drinking dancing shoes ready.
Currently, Jimmy Buffett s Margaritaville does not exist in New England, but all that is about to change. Coming soon, Boston will be the newest home to the tequila slinging, island vibes restaurant and if you ask me, it can t come soon enough.
Personally, I ve never been to any of Buffett s Parrot Head establishments, but now that it ll be within an hour and change away from the SouthCoast, it s one more excuse to ship up to Boston.