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Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission  is responsible for overseeing the protection of wetlands, riverbanks, and wildlife as defined by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act; the Commission also issues permits and orders of conditions for work to be performed near protected areas under MGL Ch 131 s. 40. Seven (7) members are appointed by the City Manager to a (3) year term. City Council Confirmation is required. Statute Reference: MGL C.40 s.8C; Accepted 10/04/1960.

Members 

  • Christopher Zacharer, Esquire, Chairman
  • Louisa Varnum, Member
  • Anne Chalupka, Member
  • Kyle Davis, Member
  • Alysha Lynch, Member
  • Nathan Moore, Member
  • Robert Mellen, Sr., Member

Regulations and Forms

Submittal Requirements

All Submittals must be made to the Lowell Conservation Comission two weeks in advance of a meeting date to make the Agenda. Applicants must provide eight (8) copies of their submittal for distribution to the Conservation Commission members.

Other Resources

Meetings

Commission meetings are held on the first (1st) and third (3rd) Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Division of Planning and Development's Second Floor Conference Room in the J.F.K Civic Center. Notice of meetings is posted on the bulletin board outside of the City Clerk's Office, and on the City of Lowell's online Event Calendar.

Contact

The Conservation Commission maintains an office at the J.F.K. Civic Center, next to City Hall. Correspondence to this Commission may be addressed to: City of Lowell Conservation Commission, c/o Sarah Brown, 50 Arcand Drive, Lowell, MA 01852. The Commission may also be contacted at 978-446-7200.

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