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Conservation Commission
About the Commission
Seven members are appointed by the Town Manager, with approval from the Select Board, to serve 3-year terms.
The commission has responsibility for the preservation of open space and implementation of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Winchester Wetlands Bylaw. It holds public hearing on projects that are in or near wetland resource areas.
Ref: Town Meeting, March 23, 1964, Arts. 34 and 35: M.G.L 40 § 8C
Notice of Intent Filings
Please contact the Conservation Office for all Notice of Intent Filings. Elaine Vreeland can be contacted via phone at 781-721-7152 or email.
The Conservation Commission follows the regulations set forth in the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Chapter 131, Section 40 (Regulations at 310 CMR 10.00) and Winchester Wetlands Bylaw (Chapter 13 of Winchester Code of Bylaws).
10 Converse Place
316 Highland Avenue
32 Everett Avenue
Woodside Road Improvements - near Winter Pond
Muraco School Culvert
18 Forest Street
314 Highland Avenue
Washington Street Bridge
Cross Street Bridge
Contact Us
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Elaine Vreeland
AdministratorDavid Miller
ChairTown Hall
71 Mt. Vernon St.
Winchester, MA 01890781-721-7152
Hours
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 2:00 pmCommittee Members
Keri Layton
Term expires 2025Martha Hoyt
Term expires 2023Zeke Nims
Term expires 2025Reed Pugh
Term expires 2024Ann Storer
Term expires 2023Stephen N Cohn
Term expires 2024