Town of Leverett
9 Montague Road
Leverett, MA 01054 Town Clerk: (413) 548-9150 Tax Collector: (413) 548-9666 Assessor: (413) 548-4945 Town Hall Fax: (413) 548-1035 Contact Us
Agent Office Hours: Wednesday 12pm-2pm, or contact leverettconcom@gmail.com to make an appointment
Mailing address: PO Box 300, Leverett, MA 01054
Meeting Schedule: The Conservation Commission meets on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall. Please see the Town Events Calendar for exact dates, times and agendas. The agenda may change to reflect unforeseen business.
No meetings currently scheduled.
Members
5 of 7 seats. 3 years each seat.
David Powicki.
2027.
Bill Corwin.
2028.
Sarah Manteiga.
2028.
Joan Deely, Acting Chair.
2027.
Seth Heminway, Member.
2028.
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The Leverett Conservation Commission is responsible for matters related to conservation planning and land management. The Commission helps update the 7-year Open Space and Recreation Plan, administers State Wetland and Riverfront Protection regulations, and helps with the acquisition of open space.
It is illegal for anyone in Leverett to remove, fill, dredge, or alter any of the following resource areas or their buffers without first filing for and receiving a permit from the Conservation Commission to do so: rivers, streams, brooks, ponds, vernal pools, wetlands and flood plains. Anyone working within 100 feet of a wetland or within 200 feet of a perennial brook, stream, or river who wishes to build, grade, clear, or do any work that would alter the resource area must contact the Conservation Commission before doing so. Any work permitted by the Board of Health such as repair or construction of septic systems or wells that fall within a resource area must also receive a permit from the Conservation Commission. Applications for building permits which require the signature of the Conservation Commission must either demonstrate that the work to be done is not within a resource area via the RDA application (WPA Form 1), or file under the Wetlands Protection Act via the NOI application (WPA Form 2). Applicants must attend a Conservation Commission meeting to discuss their application.
Leverett enforces the the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (MGL 310 CMR 10). There is no local wetlands bylaw in Leverett. To view mapped wetlands in the Town of Leverett you can use the interactive Mass Mapper online tool here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/massmapper-interactive-map. Please note that Mass Mapper cannot be considered an official wetland delineation. A wetland or resource area delineation performed by a Professional Wetland Scientist is valid for three years from the date of issuance.
**Applications for permits under the Wetlands Protection Act must be received at least two weeks prior to the meeting date to allow time for site visits and the required newspaper advertisement. If you have questions regarding the application, please contact the agent at leverettconcom@gmail.com. It is encouraged that you come to a meeting to discuss your project in advance to receive guidance about the process
(for copies of project files contact the ConCom Agent)
Additional Info
There are currently two vacancies on the Conservation Commission. Please reach out if you have conservation and/or municipal committee experience and are interested in discussing the role.
