Conservation Commission

Meetings

  • 7 pm
  • Tuesday Evenings, Generally Every 3 Weeks
  • Meeting Location Varies

Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7 pm

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes | View Archived Agendas and Minutes

Members

The Commission consists of seven voting members who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council, each for a three-year term.

MemberAddressTerm Expires
Christine Bertoni, Chair62 Hart Street
Beverly, MA 01915		June 30, 2023
Robert Buchsbaum, Vice Chair12 Bertram Street
Beverly, MA 01915		June 30, 2022
David Dines5 Pilgrim Heights
Beverly, MA 01915		June 30, 2021
Richard Grandoni58 Neptune Street
Beverly, MA 01915		June 30, 2023
Stephanie Herbster105 Hull Street
Beverly, MA 01915		June 30, 2022
William Squibb509 Cabot Street
Beverly, MA 01915		June 30, 2022
Vacantn/aJune 30, 2020


Responsibilities

The Conservation Commission is responsible for reviewing and permitting all work (construction, cutting, grading, or new landscaping, etc.) in or near wetlands, ponds, rivers, and coastal areas in the City of Beverly under Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (PDF) (310 CMR 10) and its implementing Regulations, as well as the local wetlands ordinance and implementing regulations (PDF).

Please note: Governor Baker issued an Emergency Order (PDF) on March 12, 2020, providing relief from the Open Meeting Law requirements.

Meeting Schedule & Application Deadlines

  1. 2020 Conservation Commission Meeting Schedule and Application Deadlines (PDF)
  2. 2021 Conservation Commission Meeting Schedule and Application Deadlines (PDF)

Application Materials

  1. 2018 Beverly Wetlands Ordinance Fee Schedule (DOC)
  2. 21-Day Waiver Form (DOC)
  3. 25-Foot and 100-Foot No Disturb Zone and 50-No Build Zone Waiver Request Worksheet (DOC)
  4. Beverly Wetlands Ordinance Fee Calculation Sheet
  5. Tree Removal Request Protocol (DOC)

Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA)

  1. Legal Notice Fee Form - Pre-Pay Fee is Now $270 (PDF)
  2. Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) Application (DOC)
  3. Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) Checklist (DOC)
  4. Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) Instructions (DOC)

Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD)

  1. Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) Application (DOC)
  2. Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) Checklist (DOC)
  3. Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) Instructions (DOC)
  4. Abutter Notification Form (DOC)
  5. Abutters Guide - To Be Included with Abutter Notification (PDF)
  6. Legal Notice Fee Form - Pre-Pay Fee is Now $270 (PDF)

Notice of Intent (NOI) & Abbreviated Notice of Intent (ANOI)

  1. Abbreviated Notice of Intent (ANOI) Application (DOC)
  2. Abutter Notification Form (DOC)
  3. Abutters Guide - To Be Included with Abutter Notification (PDF)
  4. Legal Notice Fee Form - Pre-Pay Fee is Now $270 (PDF)
  5. Notice of Intent (NOI) Application (DOC)
  6. Notice of Intent (NOI) Instructions (DOC)
  7. Notice of Intent (NOI) or Abbreviated Notice of Intent (ANOI) Checklist (DOC)

Request for Minor Modification to Order of Conditions

  1. Minor Modification Checklist and Instructions (DOC)

Request for Certificate of Compliance (C of C)

  1. Certificate of Compliance Checklist (DOC)
  2. Certificate of Compliance Request Form (DOC)

Request for Amended Order of Conditions

  1. Abutter Notification Form (DOC)
  2. Abutters Guide - To Be Included with Abutter Notification (PDF)
  3. Amendment Request Checklist (DOC)
  4. Legal Notice Fee Form - Pre-Pay Fee is Now $270 (PDF)

Request for Extension to Order of Conditions

  1. Request for Extension Form Letter (DOC)

Please note: For NOIs requiring submittal to Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, applicants should mail an electronic copy of the application to their environmental review inbox.