Conservation Commission

Our mission is to protect the community's natural resources for present and future generations. The conservation Commission meets once a month, here is the schedule for 2023.


  1. Public Health Advisory: Lake Quinsigamond - Worcester and SHREWSBURY

    Date of Record: 3-6-23 - The MA Dept. of Public Health has issued new fish consumption advisories to provide guidance for people who catch and consume freshwater fish from 13 waterbodies at state parks operated by the Dept. of Conservation & Recreation. Read on...

  2. Public Health Advisory: Lake Quinsigamond - Worcester and SHREWSBURY

    Date of Record: 3-6-23 - The MA Dept. of Public Health has issued new fish consumption advisories to provide guidance for people who catch and consume freshwater fish from 13 waterbodies at state parks operated by the Dept. of Conservation & Recreation. Read on...

  3. Refilling of Lake Quinsigamond 2023

    Notification of Refilling Lake Quinsigamond / Flint Pond Read on...
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About the Conservation Commission

The primary function of the Conservation Commission is to preserve and protect the local wetland resource areas, as defined in the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. Since colonial times, Massachusetts has lost nearly 1/3 of its wetlands. The loss of wetlands means the loss of important benefits they provide. This includes the protection of water quality and water supplies, stormwater, and flood damage prevention, and the protection of wildlife and plant habitat.

The Conservation Commission is composed of appointed town officials who serve as unpaid volunteers. When necessary, meetings may be scheduled on alternate dates. Contact the Conservation Commission office with questions regarding meeting schedules.