Conservation Commission

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

  • Thom Page, Chair
  • Greg D'Agostino, Commissioner
  • Scott Thomas, Commissioner
  • Andrew Netherwood, Associate Member
  • Marilyn D'Agostino, Associate Member

Staff & Selectboard Liaison 

  • Joe Zeno, Conservation Agent
  • Bonnie Geromini, Administrative Assistant
  • Erik Vanderleeden, Selectboard Liaison

Overview

Our purpose is to locally administer the provisions of the Town's Wetland Protection By-laws and the Massachusetts Wetland Protection and River Protection Acts. Some of the functions of the Conservation Commission are as follows:

  • Planning: Helping to foster land use patterns protective of natural resources through the Open Space and Recreations Plans.
  • Preservation and Stewardship: Management of conservation lands owned by the Town of Hampden for a variety of benefits and to provide appropriate recreational uses tied to the nature of the particular conservation area.
  • Regulation: Relating to the use of conservation lands and the protection of wetlands and floodplains under the Wetlands Protection Act and Town of Hampden Wetland Bylaws.
  • Recreation: Encourage passive use of open space.
  • Education: Encouraging a conservation ethic in the Town of Hampden. Cooperation. Work with various groups in the interest of natural resource protection.

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  • Meeting ID: 817 3593 5159
  • Passcode: 409724
  • Phone: 1-305-224-1968 or 1-309-205-3325

Watch Our Past Meetings (YouTube)

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Helpful Documents

  1. Notice of Intent (DOCX)
  2. Open Space and Recreation Plan (PDF)
  3. Request For Determination (DOCX)
  4. Wetlands Protection Bylaws (PDF)