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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is responsible for overseeing the protection of wetlands, riverbanks, and wildlife as defined by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act; the Commission also issues permits and orders of conditions for work to be performed near protected areas under MGL Ch 131 s. 40. Seven (7) members are appointed by the City Manager to a (3) year term. City Council Confirmation is required. Statute Reference: MGL C.40 s.8C; Accepted 10/04/1960.
Members
- Zacharer, Christopher, Esquirer, Chairman
- Varnum, Louisa, Member
- Armstrong, James, Member
- Downey, Kathy, Member
- Grillon Onasch, Joy, Member
Conservation Commission 2007 Schedule
Regulations and Forms
- Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act
- City of Lowell Wetlands Ordinance
- 2005 Open Space Plan
- Forms can be obtained at the City of Lowell's Division of Planning and Development or online here.
Other Resources
Meetings
Commission meetings are held on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Division of Planning and Development's Second Floor Conference Room in the J.F.K Civic Center. Notice of meetings is posted at least two weeks in advance of the meeting on the bulletin board outside of the City Clerk's Office, and on the City of Lowell's online Event Calendar.
Contact
The Conservation Commission maintains an office at the J.F.K. Civic Center, next to City Hall. Correspondence to this Commission may be addressed to: City of Lowell Conservation Committee, c/o Christine Thomas, 50 Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA 01852. The Commission may also be contacted at 978-446-7200.