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Permit Applications Accepted Via Email per State Order
The Town of Falmouth is now accepting permit applications via email in accordance with emergency legislation signed by the Governor in connection with the COVID-19 State of Emergency. While email submission is now an option, the Town prefers to receive hard copies, and permit applications are still being accepted via postal delivery and at drop boxes at Town Hall.
The Conservation Commission strongly prefers to receive 13 hard copies of Notice of Intent and 2 copies of Request for Determination of Applicability applications which can be delivered to the Conservation Drop Box at the rear of Town Hall or mailed to:
Conservation Commission
59 Town Hall Sq.
Falmouth, MA 02540
For applicants who prefer to email their application, email to: Michael.Palmer@falmouthma.gov with a CC to: concom@falmouthma.gov
For detailed instructions on permit submissions, click here:
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Meetings
- 7 p.m.
- Every Wednesday
- Falmouth Town Hall
59 Town Hall Square
Lower Level
Falmouth, MA 02540
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
- Jamie Mathews, Chair, June 30, 2022
- Russ Robbins, Vice Chair, June 30, 2022
- Courtney Bird, June 30, 2022
- Elizabeth Gladfelter, June 30, 2021
- Maureen Harlow-Hawkes, June 30, 2021
- Stephen Patton, June 30, 2020
- Mark Gurnee, June 30, 2020
- Kevin O'Brien (Alternate), June 30, 2020
- Peter Walsh (Alternate), June 30, 2022
Mission Statement
The mission of the Falmouth Conservation Commission is to implement the goals of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (CMR 10.00) and the Falmouth Wetlands Regulations (Code of Falmouth chapter 235). The Commission serves to protect and conserve the plants, animals, and natural communities that are dependent upon the wetlands resources of the Town of Falmouth. This is accomplished by regulating activities deemed by the Conservation Commission as likely to have a significant or cumulative effect upon the values of these resource areas, namely, but not limited to, public or private water supply protection; groundwater protection; flood control; erosion and sedimentation control; storm damage prevention; water pollution control; fisheries, shellfish, wildlife and plant species and habitat protection; agriculture; aesthetics; and recreation and aquaculture. Additionally, the Falmouth Conservation Commission manages all Town conservation lands in order to protect and sustain these natural ecosystems for current and future generations to use and enjoy.
Services & Materials We Provide to Public
In addition to providing support for the Conservation Commission, the Conservation Department provides general guidance to individuals and/or their representatives in obtaining state and town permits from the Conservation Commission for work within a 100 feet distance of any Resource Area(s).
Availability
Administrator available by appointment only. Walk-in hours for questions with our Agent:
- Tuesdays 8-11 a.m.
- Fridays 1-4 p.m.
- Please call 508-495-7445 to confirm walk-in hours the day before you plan to visit. The Conservation Office is open Monday through Friday (with the exception of Holidays) and is closed from 1- 2 p.m. for lunch.
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Hearings
- All hearings will be as advertised in the Falmouth Enterprise at least 7 days prior to the hearing date. Public Meetings are posted in Town Hall a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meeting.
Documents
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Jennifer Lincoln
Conservation Commission Administrator
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Mark Kasprzyk
Conservation / MES Tech
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Amy Coughlin
Administrative Clerk
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Kevin Newton
Conservation Agent
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Alissa Bergeron
Conservation Agent
- The 300 Committee Land Trust: Provides Stewardship Support and Trail Maintenance for Town Conservation Lands
- CH 235 FWR Wetlands Protection
- Falmouth Recreation and Conservation Map 2015
- Falmouth Wetlands Regulations 10.01
- GIS Public Viewer
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- Massachusetts Environmental Trust: Provides Important Grant Funding for the “Dam Removal and Fish Habitat Restoration Along the Coonamessett River” Project
- State Wetland Protection Website