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Conservation Commission
Meetings
- 6 p.m.
- 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month
- Agawam Senior Center
954 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
Members
- Sheryl Becker
- Keven Brown
- S. Page Fallon
- Magda Galiatsos
- Henry A. Kozloski, Chairman
- Frank Meagher
- Jill Messick
Overview
The Conservation Commission regulates areas subject to protection under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, 310 10. The legislature has determined that the regulation of wetlands is essential to the welfare of the Commonwealth citizens because of the important ecological function of these habitats. Wetlands provide natural buffers against pollutants, thereby protecting our water supplies.
Wetland Habitats
They form natural storage areas for floodwaters that might otherwise be diverted to developed areas. Wetland habitats may also provide important breeding areas for a variety of commercially and biologically important aquatic or semi-aquatic species.
Requesting a Determination
Any person who wishes to know whether or not a parcel of land or project is subject to the provisions of the Act may request a Determination of Applicability from the Conservation Commission. Anyone who proposes to do work that will remove, fill, dredge, or alter an area subject to protection under the Act must file a Notice of Intent with the Conservation Commission.
Agricultural Preservation Restrictions
The Office of Planning and Community Development has assisted local farmers in acquiring Agricultural Preservation Restrictions (APR) preserving over 280 acres of farmland. The APR Program allows farmers to sell the development rights for his/her property thus resulting in its permanent protection.
Forms
Rules and Regulations
◦Massachusetts Wetland Protections Act
◦Massachusetts Wetland Protections Act Forms
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Taryn Egerton
Assistant Planner and Conservation Officer
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Conservation Commission
Physical Address
36 Main Street
Agawam, MA 01001
Pending Applications
Recently Approved Applications
- 395 Main and Rear Main St - Pride Operating LLC
- 497 South Westfield St - Depalma - Tirone
- 10-24 Main, 23 Suffield St - Route75 Main St AGA LLC
- Tuckahoe Farm and Nine Lot Dam Site Layout Key Plan
- 56 Debra Lane
- 57 H.P Almgren Site Plan
- North Street Culvert Replacement
- 721 Springfield Street
- 1298 Suffield Street Plan
- 5 Mark Drive Site Plan
- 1070 Suffield Site Plan
- 384 Shoemaker Lane Site Plan