Conservation Commission

Deadlines for all applications are at 12 Noon on the Wednesday two and a half weeks before the scheduled Conservation Commission Meeting.

The Commission is a seven member board appointed by the Selectmen.

The Conservation Commission reviews all building permits filed in East Bridgewater. Any proposed project that is within 100 ft. of a resource area may require a filing with the Commission.

The Conservation Commission has jurisdiction over lands:

    100 feet from bordering vegetated wetlands
    100 feet from the bank of a stream, water course or interment
    Bordering land subject to flooding defined by elevations of 100 year storm

The purpose of the Conservation Commission is to protect, promote, and enhance the quantity and quality of the natural resources within the Town, especially wetlands, wildlife and water resources; through planning, acquisition, land management, regulation, scientific research and public education.  The Conservation Commission is an advisory and regulatory committee of the Town.

The Conservation Commission may receive gifts, bequests or devises of personal property or interests in real property in the name of the Town, subject to approval of the Town Manager. The Commission may receive monetary gifts for development of a Conservation Fund, and expend the same, subject to the General Laws and the approval of the Select Board.

The Conservation Commission is responsible for the implementation of the provisions of MGL Chapter 131, § 40, The Wetlands Protection Act, in protecting floodplains, riverbanks, and other wetlands within the Town of East Bridgewater.

Applications may be obtained through the office or the MA State Website

Presently, all application fees are set by the state with the fee being divided between the state and the town. The fees vary depending on the size and scope of the project.

If you have any questions regarding wetlands near your property and need assistance with an application please contact Alex Welch.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Alex Welch Conservation Agent (508) 827-9691

Conservation Commission

NameTitleTerm EndsPhone
Steven M. Sears

2026

Paul Gallant

2024

Amanda Timperman-Freda

2024

Alternate

2024

Claire Yocum

Chair

2025

(508) 378-1561

Elliot B. Jacobs

2025

(508) 378-8326

Craig Winsor

2025

(508) 378-4719

2026