Conservation Commission
The primary function of the Conservation Commission is overseeing all conservation land and the administration and enforcement of the Wetlands Protection Act, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40. The Act is intended to protect eight public interest issues related to wetlands: flood control, storm damage prevention, protection of public and private water supply, protection of ground water supply, prevention of pollution, protection of fisheries, protection wildlife habitat and protection of land containing shellfish.
Staff Contacts
Name | Title |
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Valerie Gingrich | Director of Planning & Conservation |
Cameron Lynch | Conservation Agent |
Erika Speight |
Commission Members
Name | Title | Term |
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Donald J. Pearson
| Chair | 2025 |
Theron R. Bradley
| Member | 2025 |
Jean Marie Cole
| Vice-Chair | 2026 |
Laurie Finne
| Member | 2027 |
Michael J. McInnis
| Member | 2025 |
Frank Silveira
| Member | 2026 |
William Wierzbicki
| Member | 2027 |