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).

237 High Street

  1. 237 High Street NOI

7 Grassmere 

  1. 7Grassmere1-NOI WPA form3 20201028

16 Niles Lane

  1. 011321-16 Niles Lane Landscape ConCom Submittal
  2. 1.11.21 Atchinson Architectural Plans Con Com Submittal
  3. 16 Niles Lane Notice of Intent (2021 1 13)
  4. 16 Niles Lane OM (Jan 2021)
  5. 16 Niles Lane Stormwater Management Report (Jan 2021)
  6. 16 Niles Lane Winchester NOI Site Plan (2021 1 13)

Lake Street Bridge

  1. NOI - Winchester Lake Street Bridge

The Vale

  1. TheValeNaturalResourcesAssess_BSCfinal

North Reservoir Dam

  1. N Res Dam Permitting Plans 2020.10.14
  2. N.Res Dam FINAL 10.15.2020

23 Kenwin Road

  1. 23 Kenwin Rd. NOI

3 Edgewater Place

  1. 20-177 3 Edgewater Place NOI 7-31-2020
  2. 3 Edgewater Place - Stormwater Analysis 07-30-20-FINAL

648-654 Main Street & 63 Vine Street

  1. 2020.08.25 NOI_Application: 648 - 654 Main Street & 63 Vine Street
  2. Fells Hardware Redevelopment Civil Permit Drawings 2020.08.18 [24x36]

Keolis/MBTA Railroad Right of Way

  1. Keolis/MBTA Railroad Right of Way - 2020 Vegetation Management Plan

Conservation Commission Documents