Conservation Commission

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

  • Christopher Morris, Chair
    Term expires: 2027
  • Angus Abercrombie, Member
    Term expires: 2026
  • Marianne Lynch, Member
    Term expires: 2027
  • Mark Smith, Member
    Term expires: 2028
  • Margaret Velie, Member
    Term expires: 2026
  • Prassede Vella, Member
    Term expires: 2028
  • Dan Nolan
    Term expires: 2028

Staff Contacts

  • Mary Trudeau
    Phone: 617-993-2667

Overview

The Conservation Commission is a permanent commission established by the Select Board as a regulatory body administering the performance standards of the Wetlands Protection Act (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40), the Rivers Protection Act (St. 1996, c. 258), preserving the interests of the Rock Meadow Conservation Land and Victory Gardens, and advising other town boards and officials on aspects of conservation and environmentally related issues.

Meet Belmont Podcast overview of Conservation Commission

Related Documents

  1. Charge of the Conservation Commission (PDF)
  2. Checklist for Filing Notices of Intent (PDF)
  3. Rules for Hiring Outside Consultants - MGL Chaper 44 Section 53G (PDF)
  4. Wetlands Protection Act Reference Manual (PDF)
  5. Wetlands Setback Policy (PDF)