Town of Norwell, MA - Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Contact

Abby Hardy , Conservation Agent

Meredith Schmid, Administrative Assistant

Address:

P.O. Box 295 , 345 Main Street, Norwell, Ma 02061

Phone:

781-659-8022

Fax:

781-659-7795

Hours:

Monday and Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to Noon


	The Norwell Conservation Commission is a seven-member board appointed to 3-year overlapping terms by the Board of Selectmen under Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Commission is entrusted with the stewardship of over 1,000 acres of conservation land and addresses natural resource issues of the town. The Commission administers the State Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Chapter 131, section 40), the Rivers Protection Law, and the Town of Norwell's Wetlands Protection Bylaw.

Additional Links:

DEP Forms & Applications	Norwell Wetlands By-Law (PDF, 155K)		Norwell Bylaw Rules & Regulations
Jacobs Pond Conservation Area Management Plan	Wetlands Flagging Regulation		The Role of Wetlands
Cliff Prentiss Bridge Pictures	Wetlands Bylaw Fee Schedule		Conservation Trails Link
Open Space and Recreation Plan 2005 - 2010		Frequently Asked Questions