The Conservation Commission meets monthly at the John Bauer Senior Center (AKA the White Building -- 17 West Street) and devotes a great deal of time to ensuring compliance of local projects with the Wetlands Protection Act. The Commission receives and acts on requests for Determination of Applicablity, Notices of Intent and Certificate of Compliances.
The Commission assesses the applicality of the Wetlands Protection Act to particular projects, to verify wetland delineations, to check for wetland violations and to monitor projects for compliance.
Paxton's Conservation Agent and point of contact is Mia McDonald, who may be reached via e-mail at conservation@townofpaxton.net . Additionally you may contact the Conservation Commission at 508-753-2803, ext. 11.
In addition to Ms. McDonald, the Conservation Commission is made up of the following members:
Christopher Keenan - Chairman
Michael Voorhis - Vice Chairman
Tim Lauring - Commissioner
Zach Ferguson - Commissioner, Secretary
Holly Robert - Associate Commissioner
Jim Robert - Associate Commissioner