Conservation Commission

Manchester Wetlands Regulations - Amended 8/31/21

The Manchester Conservation Commission (MCC) wishes to highlight and further protect eelgrass habitat in waters under its jurisdiction per the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c. 131, sec. 40 and its Regulations, 310 CMR 10.00; and the Manchester General Wetlands By-Law, XVII, and its Regulations. Read More Here

A public hearing took place on Tuesday, August 31 at 6:30 PM to approve the amendment.

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Meetings


6:30 pm at Town Hall every 3 weeks on Tuesdays 
2022 Meeting Schedule

Agendas & Minutes


View most recent agendas & minutes.

Members


  • John Judge, 2023
  • Olga Hayes, 2023
  • David Lumsden, 2023
  • Steve Gang, Chair, 2024
  • Joe Puopolo, 2021
  • Henry Oettinger, 2024
  • Sari Oseasohn, Vice Chair, 2022

Overview


The Conservation Commission is required by state law to administer and enforce the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act within the community. The Commission also administers and enforces the local wetlands by-law and manages Town-owned conservation land.

Related Documents

  1. Manchester NOI instructions checklist 9-28-21
  2. Checklist for an RDA_9-28-21
  3. Notification to Abutters_Sept 2021_MCC
  4. WETLANDS REGULATIONS amended 8-31-21
  5. Affidavit of Service (for abutter notification) (DOC)
  6. Town Regs-Appendix A (applications) (PDF)
  7. Town Regs-Appendix B (fees) (PDF)
  8. Checklist for an Extension_9-28-21
  9. Checklist for a Certificate of Compliance_9-28-21
  10. Application for Tree Removal Permit (DOC)