Conservation Commission
The Town of Halifax Conservation Commission is currently seeking:
- A Part-Time / 10-15 hour Administrative Assistant
- A Part-Time / 24-32 hours per week Conservation Agent
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The next Conservation Commission Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 04/23/24 at 7:00pm.
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Duties & Responsibilities
Established by the Town's acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C and appointed by the Board of Selectmen, the Halifax Conservation enforces the Town's Wetlands By-Law and the State's laws and regulations concerning development in and around wetlands and promotes and develops the Town's natural resources and and protects its watershed resources and may acquire land to assist in these activities.
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Halifax Wetlands By-Law & Regulations
The Town of Halifax has its own Wetlands By-Law that, in some respects, is stricter than the statutes and regulations of Massachusetts. Applicants should review the by-law before completing any applications. The Town does have local wetlands regulations.
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Filing Deadline
In order for an application to be considered at a Conservation Commission meeting, the applicant must file at least 15 days in advance of the meeting. There are some meetings, because of various holidays, for which the deadline is greater than 15 days. Please contact the Commission office to confirm the deadline dates. A schedule is also available.
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Quick Links:
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Please complete and return the a “Talent Bank” form if you are interested in becoming part of the Conservation Commission Board/Team.
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Fax:
(781) 293-1738
Phone:
(781) 590-3872
Hours of Operation:
Mon: 7:30am - 3:00pm Tue: 9:00am - 4:30pm Wed: 7:30am - 3:00pm Thu: 7:30am - 3:00pm Fri: CLOSED
Address
499 Plymouth Street
Halifax, MA
02338
United States
See map: Google Maps
When:
2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month
Where:
Halifax Town Hall, 2nd Floor
Time:
7:00 pm
Staff Contacts
Name | Position | Phone |
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Vacant Seat
| Administrative Assistant | (781) 590-3872 |
Vacant Seat
| Conservation Agent | (781) 590-3872 |
Commission Members
Name | Title | E-Mail Address |
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Kathy Evans
| Chair | |
Edward Lane
| Co-Chair | |
Kimberley King-Cavicchi
| Secretary | |
Melanie Martin-Plant
| Member | |
Vacant Seat
| Member |