Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is the official agency specifically charged with the protection of a community's natural resources. The Conservation Commission, under the powers of the Wetlands Protection Act (Massachusetts General Law c.131, 40) and the Town of Westwood's Wetlands Bylaw (Chapter 392), functions to regulate work in or near wetlands and river resource areas and encourages and works towards the acquisition and management of Conservation Land. The Conservation Commission also serves as the Stormwater Management Authority, and advises other municipal officials and boards on conservation issues that relate to their areas of responsibility.

Commission Members

•  Grace Weller, Chairperson
• Michael Walsh, Vice chair
• Todd Sullivan
• Elias Fares, Member
• Stephen Harte, Member
• Vesna Maneva, Member
• Debra Odeh, Member
• Karon Skinner-Catrone, Ex Officio member
• RJ Sheer, Associate Member

Effective May 10, 2019

All Conservation filings must be applied for online. Set up your account on View Point online permitting software to apply.

Links

• Conservation Commission Meeting Dates & Deadlines 2024
• New Dog Walking Rules in Conservation Lands
• FAQ'S Brochure on Wetlands
• MA Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
• Sign up for Email Notification of Board and Committee Meetings
  
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Guide
• A Guide to Rain Gardens

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