The Conservation Commission consists of a maximum of seven members appointed by the Mayor. The Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Ch 131, Sec.40), the Woburn Wetlands Ordinance (Title VII), and the state and local wetlands regulations. It has the authority to regulate activities within wetlands, riverfront (land within 200 feet of a river), and the buffer zone of land that is within 150 feet of a wetland. The Commission holds Public Hearings, conducts site visits, and issues permits.

The Conservation Commission is concerned with the acquisition and preservation of existing open space in Woburn, and with the protection of our natural resources generally, and wetlands in particular. The Commission organizes Conservation Day, and runs the Community Gardens Program. The Commission participates in Earth Day activities, and has promoted the planting of trees in the City through a tree program.


Members

Michael J. Benenate, Chair

Duane P. Cleak, Vice Chair

John J. Tancredi, Jr., Secretary

Richard G. Cutts

Scott W. Gatchell

Patrick M. Natale

John P. Zelonis, Jr.


Staff

A professional Conservation Administrator heads the Conservation Department. Ms. Murphy can be reached during office hours at (781) 932-4403.


Meetings

Unless otherwise posted meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. They are generally open to the public, except for meetings or portions thereof held in Executive Session. Meeting notices are posted in City Hall at least 48 hours prior to Public Meetings. Check with the Conservation Department office for the dates of upcoming meetings.


Contact

Correspondence to the Commission should be addressed as follows:

Conservation Commission
City Hall - 10 Common Street
Woburn, MA 01801