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Conservation Commission
The purpose of the Conservation Commission is to protect, promote, and enhance the quantity and quality of the natural resources within the City, especially wetlands, wildlife and water resources, through planning, acquisition, land management, regulation, scientific research and public education. The 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, and is responsible for implementing and enforcing the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and its implementing regulations, as well as the local wetlands ordinance and its implementing regulations. The Commission works with the Open Space & Recreation Committee on developing and implementing the City's Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Meetings
- 7 pm
- Tuesday Evenings, Generally Every 3 Weeks
- Meeting Location Varies
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.
Member | Term Expires |
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Christine Bertoni, Chair | September 5, 2026 |
Robert Buchsbaum, Vice Chair | June 30, 2025 |
Amber Redmond | June 30, 2024 |
William Squibb | June 30, 2025 |
Grace Charles | June 30, 2026 |
Tara Duffy | June 30, 2026 |
Vacant |
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 Code of Massachusetts Regulations (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.
As a reminder: The Conservation Commission has 21-days to issue all decisions and Orders after their vote at the meeting.
Meeting Schedule & Application Deadlines
Application Materials
Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA)
Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD)
- Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) Application (DOC)
- Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) Checklist (DOC)
- Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) Instructions (DOC)
- Abutter Notification Form (DOC)
- Abutters Guide - To Be Included with Abutter Notification (PDF)
- Legal Notice Fee Form - Pre-Pay Fee is Now $270 (PDF)
Notice of Intent (NOI) & Abbreviated Notice of Intent (ANOI)
- Abbreviated Notice of Intent (ANOI) Application (DOC)
- Abutter Notification Form (DOC)
- Abutters Guide - To Be Included with Abutter Notification (PDF)
- Legal Notice Fee Form - Pre-Pay Fee is Now $270 (PDF)
- Notice of Intent (NOI) Application (DOC)
- Notice of Intent (NOI) Instructions (DOC)
- Notice of Intent (NOI) or Abbreviated Notice of Intent (ANOI) Checklist (DOC)
Request for Minor Modification to Order of Conditions
Request for Certificate of Compliance (C of C)
Request for Amended Order of Conditions
Request for Extension to Order of Conditions
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.
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David Spidaliere
Conservation Administrator
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Scott White
Conservation Field Inspector
Physical Address
Beverly City Hall
Department of Planning & Development, 3rd Floor
Beverly, MA 01915
- Buffer Zone Planting
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF)
- Coastal Landscaping in Massachusetts Plant List
- MassDEP Wetlands Protection
- Stormwater Solutions for Homeowners (MA CZM factsheets)
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Guidance to Permitting Small Docks and Piers (PDF)
- List of Environmental Consultants and Engineers (DOC)
- 2018 Amended Beverly Wetland Protection Regulations (PDF)
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection - Protecting Wetlands in Massachusetts
- Buffer Zone Restoration Guidelines - Wellesley Wetlands Committee (PDF)