Conservation Commission

Overview

The Conservation Commission shall have all the powers and duties given to Conservation Commissions by General Laws, by the Charter, by Bylaw, or by Town Meeting vote. Under the provisions of MGL Chapter 40, Section 8C, the Town established the Conservation Commission for the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources of the Town. Included are the following: open space planning.

About the Conservation Commission

At any time, there are seven Commissioners and one or more Associate Commissioners, appointed by the Select Board. If there are not enough members at a meeting Associate member can be elevated in that meeting to full member status for the purposes of voting. 

The Conservation Commission usually meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm. Meetings are open to the public and agendas for meetings are posted on the Town website. What you can expect during a Conservation Commission Meeting guide.