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.

Eelgrass FAQ

Meetings

6 PM at Town Hall every 3 weeks on Tuesdays 
2023 Meeting Schedule

Agendas & Minutes

View most recent agendas & minutes.

Members

  • Steve Gang, Chair, 2024
  • Gordon Turner, 
  • Olga Hayes, 2023
  • David Lumsden, 2023
  • Jeffrey Bodmer-Turner, 2024
  • Henry Oettinger, 2024
  • Sari Oseasohn, Vice Chair, 2025

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.

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Green Crab Awareness

Courtesy of Sam Breuker through a Manchester Essex Regional High School Civic Awareness Project.  

Green Inspirational Photocentric Facts and Statistics Ocean Plastic Poster

Related Documents

  1. Checklist for a Certificate of Compliance_6-21-23
  2. Manchester NOI instructions checklist 12-20-22
  3. Checklist for an RDA 12-20-22
  4. Checklist for an Extension_9-28-21
  5. Notification to Abutters_Sept 2021_MCC
  6. WETLANDS REGULATIONS amended 8-31-21
  7. Affidavit of Service (for abutter notification) (DOC)
  8. Town Regs-Appendix A (applications) (PDF)
  9. Town Regs-Appendix B (fees) (PDF)
  10. Application for Tree Removal Permit (DOC)