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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission administers East Longmeadow’s general by-laws chapters 10.010 through 10.02, conservation by-laws, and enforcement, as well as 310 CMR. The Conservation Commission is responsible for protecting East Longmeadow’s natural resources including wetlands and selected open space lands.
In cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, the East Longmeadow Conservation Commission administers and enforces the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Massachusetts Rivers Protection Act.
Appointed Members & Terms
The Conservation Commission consists of seven (7) members serving three (3) year terms by appointment of the Town Manager.
Name | Position | Term End |
---|---|---|
Thomas O'Brien | Chair | 2023 |
William Arment | Vice-Chair | 2023 |
Elizabeth Stoughton | Clerk | 2023 (CPC* Rep. '21 - '23) |
Anthony Zampiceni | Commission Member | 2024 |
Michael Carabetta | Commission Member | 2022 |
Nicholas Turnberg | Commission Member | 2024 |
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Conservation Commission Meetings
Meeting Schedule
With few exceptions, the Conservation Commission meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in the School Committee meeting room at the rear of the East Longmeadow High School, 180 Maple Street. Meetings begin at 6:00pm.
View 2022 Conservation Commission Meeting Schedule (tentative)
NOTE: The May 25 Conservation Commission Meeting is cancelled.
NOTE: Planning & ComDev Department is closed May 26 the deadline for the June 8 Meeting is now May 25
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings.
East Longmeadow Conservation Land Maps
Other Conservation Resources
- 310CMR
- Forms & Instructions
- Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC)
- Massachusetts Audubon Society
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
- Trout Unlimited
- Ducks Unlimited
- Request for Certified Abutters List
- Tax Collector Affidavit
- MGL Ch 131, Sec 40
- Wetland Permitting Forms
- Research Your Property
- Conservation Commission Deliverables_2019
- What is a wetland?
- What is the Rivers Protection Act?
- Why are wetlands important?
- How can I find out if I live near a wetland?
- Where can I find wetlands rules and regulations?
- What is a buffer zone?
- What activities are prohibited in the buffer zone?
- I live within the buffer zone and want to do some work to my property, how do I get permission?
- What can I do on my property to help maintain the health of the wetlands?
- Which areas of the town are under the jurisdiction of the Commission?