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- The Conservation Commission only accepts checks payable to the Town of Medway
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VISION STATEMENT:
The Conservation Commission seeks to preserve the quality and quantity of open space and wetland ecosystems through the acquisition of open space and preservation of wetlands in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The Commission is dedicated to incorporating climate change adaptation measures to ensure the protection of these sensitive resources.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Conservation Commission is to protect all the wetland resource areas in the Town of Medway as prescribed by state and local laws.
DESCRIPTION:
The Medway Conservation Commission (the “Commission”) is charged with protecting wetland resources located in the Town of Medway. Wetland resources play a critical role in preserving the Town’s water quantity and quality, providing flood storage and storm-water management, pollution prevention, supporting habitat for diverse plants and animals and providing recreational open space. The Commission carries out its charge by regulating construction activity and any other altering projects in or near wetland resources as prescribed under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and its Regulations and the Medway General Bylaw Article 21 with its Regulations. Additionally, the Commission is charged with administering Storwmater Management Bylaw Article 26 as it applies to project over 20,000 sq ft where a portion of the project is within wetlands jurisdiction.
The Commission also manages over 600 acres of public conservation land permanently protected including the seven conservation restrictions. There is an additional of 379 acres of land which is used for recreation but does not have a permanent deed restriction.
The Commission is comprised of seven volunteer members, each of whom is appointed by the Town’s Select Board. The Commission’s Agent is responsible for processing and reviewing all permit requests related to the State and town wetlands regulations and for helping Town residents understand and comply with state and local requirements related to wetlands as well as fielding general inquiries about wetlands. The Agent also works on conservation land and open space management.
QUICK LINKS
- 2026 Meeting Schedule
- 2025 Meeting Schedule
- Agendas & Minutes
- Application for Wetlands Permits
- Approved Open Space Recreation Plan June 4, 2020
- Charles River Climate Compact Strategic Plan
- Charles River Meadowlands Initiative
- Conservation Online Application Portal
- Current Approved Orders of Conditions
- Current Open Applications before the Commission
- Eagle Scout Opportunities
- FEMA Flood Map Service
- Flyers & Brochures
- MA DEP Snow Disposal Guidelines
- MA DEP Website
- MACC
- MassMapper
- Medway - Level 2 Drought
- Medway Grid Energy Storage Project (BESS) - Milford Street
- New Fee Schedule for Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
- Owner Permission Property Access for Permitting - Medway
- Rules & Regulations
- Stormwater Management and Land Disturbance Bylaw
- Stormwater Regulations
- Town of Medway Article 31 Tree Preservation Bylaw
- Town of Medway Tree Preservation FAQ
- Tree Removal Permit Application
- News & Announcements
- Zoom Participation Instructions
( All photos from Tim Rice)