Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission administers Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 131, section 40, (The Wetlands Protection Act) and as such reviews a variety of applications in relation to changes made to a wetland or within a wetland buffer zone. Site inspections and reviews are conducted in conjunction with most filings. In addition, the Commission meets with proponents, consultants, and other town boards to provide guidance and input relative to the specified interests of The Wetlands Protection Act including: private water supply, groundwater supply, flood control, storm damage prevention, prevention of pollution, protection of land containing shellfish, protection of fisheries and protection of wildlife habitat. Lastly, the Commission manages and seeks to expand conservation properties through donation, purchase, or conservation restrictions as well as implement targeted goals within The Bellingham Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Do you have a question or concern that the Conservation Department can help with? Do you need someone to check out your property?
Use the link below to set up a time to call or meet with our Conservation Administrator, Hannah Crawford.
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Board Members:
Neal Standley
Michael O'Herron
Arianne Barton
Noel Lioce
Steven Kohler
Hannah Crawford
Phone:
Office: (508) 657-2858
Cell: (774) 507-6255
Email: hcrawford@bellinghamma.org
Address
Municipal Center
10 Mechanic Street
Bellingham, MA
02019
Lower Level
United States
See map: Google Maps
When:
2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month
Where:
10 Mechanic St, Arcand Conference Room or over zoom
Time:
7:00
Quick Links
Conservation Staff & Board Members
Name | Title |
---|---|
Hannah Crawford
| Conservation Administrator |
Michael O'Herron
| Chairman |
Neal Standley
| Vice Chairman |
Arianne Barton
| Member |
Noel Lioce
| Member |
Steven Kohler
| Member |
Don Coelho
| Member |
James Clancy
| Member |