Welcome to the Billerica Conservation Commission

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Permit Signoffs:

- Building permit applications and certificate of occupancy applications may be submitted for review during normal business hours, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

-  Supporting plans and documents shall be provided with the applications.

- Applications must include, among other requirements, complete information on the property owner and contractor.

- Most applications are reviewed, signed and available for pick up within 24 hours, or sooner.

- Staff will review submitted applications within 24 hours of submission.  In some instances additional time is needed to investigate potential wetland resources.

- If more than 24 hours is needed to review an application, the owner and/or its representative will be contacted by phone within 24 hours of submission.

Contact Information:

About Us

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:

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• 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 Billerica Wetlands 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.

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The Commission consists of seven (7) members appointed by the Board of Selectmen for terms of 3 years each.

Employees

1 Permanent Full Time Environmental Affairs Investigator (Director)

1 Permanent Full Time Conservation Land Use Assistant

1 Permanent Full Time Senior Clerk

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