Conservation Commission
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Hours of Operation
Town Hall Room 202:
Wed: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting Information
When:
Second and fourth Wednesday of each month
Where:
Town Hall, Room 203
Time:
7:00 pm
How to Reach Us
Phone:
(508) 529-6286
Address
Town Hall Room 202
1 Main Street, Box 9
Upton, MA
01568
United States
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The Conservation Commission is ready to help you with questions or concerns about wetlands. You can reach us at 508-529-6286. For office hours and meeting times, select View Contact Info above.
Mission:
The mission of the Upton Conservation Commission is to protect wetlands and resources in the town of Upton through acquisition, management, education, and regulations(s); to act as a liaison between the public and other governmental agencies in protecting our natural resources and to become an environmental and educational resource for citizens, groups, organizations, as well as local, State and Federal agencies.
The Commission devotes much of its time to administering the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and Upton Wetland Bylaw, which are intended to protect the quality and quantity of surface and ground water, prevent flooding and flood damage, and protect wetland-dependent wildlife and their habitat. The Commission also administers the Upton Stormwater Bylaw.
The Wetlands Protection Act prohibits construction, earth-moving, or the alteration of soils or vegetation within 100 feet of wetlands and/or 200 feet of a perennial stream without the authorization of the Commission. In Upton, wetlands include ponds, streams, vernal pools, banks, bordering vegetative wetlands, flood plains, and forested wetlands. To determine whether your property, or a portion of your property, is under the Commission's jurisdiction call 508-529-6286.
There are two subcommittees under the Conservation Commission:
The Commission, in conjunction with its subcommittees, manages town owned conservation areas totaling approximately 800 acres and maintains trails, leads educational activities, and sponsors maintenance "work parties".
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Denise Smith | Conservation Commission Administrative Assistant | |
David Pickart | Conservation Agent | 508-529-6286 |
Board Members
Name | Title |
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Christine Scott | Chairperson |
Mike Penko | Vice-Chairperson |
Sandy Lajoie | Treasurer |
Marcella Stasa | Member |
Scott Heim | Member |
Tom Jango | Member |
Alan Miano | Member |
Mary Overholt | Associate Member |