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Town of Heath
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Conservation Commission

The primary function of the Conservation Commission is to preserve and protect the local wetland resource areas, as defined in the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. Since colonial times, Massachusetts has lost nearly one third of its wetlands. The loss of wetlands means the loss of important benefits they provide. This includes the protection of water quality and water supplies, stormwater and flood damage prevention, and the protection of wildlife and plant habitat. Our goal is to protect the community's natural resources for present and future generations.

The Conservation Commission is composed of appointed town officials who serve as unpaid volunteers. The Commission meets as needed for the conduct of regular business and for public hearings. Check the bulletin board in the entry hall of Sawyer Hall for posted meetings or call the Chair to be added to an agenda (see below for contact info.).

Commission's Legislative Authority

In Massachusetts, Conservation Commission's authority comes from several sources: the Conservation Commission Act (MGL Chapter 40 section 8C) for open space protection; the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Chapter 131 section 40) for protecting wetlands and waterways (Commissions have real power - they issue the permits); and the home rule provisions of the state constitution for non-zoning wetlands bylaws. All state statutes can be found in the Massachusetts General Laws on the state web site.

Contact Info

Phone: 413-337-4934

FAX: 413-337-8542

No meetings currently scheduled.

Members

6 of 6 seats. 1 years each seat.

  • Brian DeVriese, Chair. Appointed Annually.
  • Bill Lattrell, Consultant.
  • Buck (Bernard) DenOuden, Member.
  • Dennis Peters, Member.
  • Pam Porter , Member.
  • Henry Josephson, Member. June, 2021.

Previous meetings:

Conservation Commission Meetings

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   Agenda - Public Meeting September 8 2022 Lamothe RFD.doc (View on Calendar) 2022-08-30 10:52:02
Calendar of Events
Sun, Nov 3, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Heath Community Hall
Posted to: Cultural Council
  • Attached File: HCC Agenda FY25 Grant meeting
  • Tue, Nov 5, 2024, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    18 Jacobs Road Cafe'
    Posted to: Town Clerk
    Select Board Meeting -- CANCELLED
    Tue, Nov 5, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    JRMC Cafeteria
    Posted to: Select Board
    Select Board Meeting -- SCHEDULED
    Thu, Nov 7, 2024, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    JRMC Cafeteria
    Posted to: Select Board
    Mon, Nov 11, 2024, All Day - 12:30 pm
    Posted to: Select Board
    Tue, Nov 12, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:15 pm
    virtual
  • Attached File: MLB 2024-11-12 Agenda
  • Select Board Meeting -- SCHEDULED
    Tue, Nov 19, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    JRMC Cafeteria
    Posted to: Select Board
    Thu, Nov 21, 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    Room 135 JRMC
    Posted to: Council on Aging
    Thu, Nov 28, 2024, All Day
    Posted to: Select Board
    Select Board Meeting -- SCHEDULED
    Tue, Dec 3, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    JRMC Cafeteria
    Posted to: Select Board
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