Resident enjoying the conservation of Tyngsborough’s Flint’s Pond
The Conservation Commission
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Staff:
Matt Marro, Conservation Director
978-649-2300 x 119
mmarro@tyngsboroughma.gov
Pamela Berman, Conservation Clerk
978-649-2300 x 116
pberman@tyngsboroughma.gov
978-649-2301 Fax
Conservation Commissioners
| Name | Term Expires |
| Ed Smith, Chair | 2009 |
| Jeffrey J. Kablik | 2011 |
| Lucy Gertz | 2011 |
| Brian Martin | 2012 |
| Vacant | Vacant |
| John Nappi | 2012 |
| Jerry Earl | 2011 |
About The Conservation Commission:
Conservation Commissions are established under the provisions of the Massachusetts Conservation Commission Act (Mass. G.L. Ch. 40, Sec. 8C) for the “promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources” of the Town. The range of duties and responsibilities is wide, however, the major areas of responsibility are as follows:
- Administer and enforce the Mass. Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch.131, Sec. 40) and its applicable Regulations (310 C.M.R 10.00) as well as the TyngsboroughWetlands Protection By-Law (Article XXII of the General By-Laws) and its Regulations.
- Work with the Recreation Commission to develop and maintain an Open Space and Recreation Plan for the Town.
- Develop projects and programs to carry out the applicable goals of the Open Space and Recreation Plan, including preserving land by acquisition, protecting open space through Conservation Restrictions, publishing educational and informational materials (books, pamphlets, maps, plans) and implementing programs for the improvement and protection of the natural resources.
- Manage the land under the control of the Conservation Commission.
- Advise and work with other Town Boards, Committees and organizations on matters involving the natural resources and watershed resources.
The Commission consists of four (4) members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms of 3 years each.
Our staff is composed of 1 Permanent Full Time Environmental Affairs Investigator (Director) and 1 Permanent Full Time Senior Clerk
Conservation Resources, Regulations, Minutes & Applications
- About the Tyngsborough Conservation Commission In Detail
- Conservation Commission Minutes
- Stormwater Management Plan
- Tyngsborough Open Space and Recreation Plan
- Tyngsborough GIS
Rules, Regulations & Policies
- Application Filing Requirements
- Application Plan Guidelines
- Notification of Abutters
- Affidavit of Service
- Conservation Commission Policies
- Article XXXII Tyngsborough Wetlands Protection Bylaw
- Regulations Adopted by the Tyngsborough Conservation Commission Pursuant to Town’s Bylaw for Wetlands Protection
Beaver Resources
- 2009 – 2010 Trapping Guide
- Guidance for BOH Implementing MGL 131, s80A
- Guidance for ConComs Implementing MGL Beaver threats
- Beaver Citizen’s Guide
- Application for 10-day emergency beaver or muskrat permit
- Application for 30-day extension permit
- Land Owner Consent form
- MA DFW- The Use of Water Flow Devices in Addressing Flooding Problems Caused by Beaver
- MassWildlife Beaver Links & Publications
