Conservation Commission

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The Commission is charged with the responsibility of administering the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, amended to include the Rivers Protection Act, MGL 131 section 40. Proposed projects within 100 feet of a wetland or 200 feet of a perennial stream must be reviewed by the Commission. Application packages are available at the Office of Planning and Development, located in GAR Hall at the Town Hall, 41 Elm Street, Southbridge. Appropriate forms can also be obtained from the Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection.

• Contact Eric Rumsey, Conservation Agent
• Links to video recordings of meetings can be found in the Agenda Center.
• Wetland Permitting Forms from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
• Wetlands Protection Bylaws (PDF)
• Public Comment Form

What You Need to Know about Wetlands Protection in Southbridge