Conservation Commission

Overview

The Town of Blackstone Conservation Commission is comprised of up to seven resident-volunteers that serve to regulate and protect the town’s extensive wetland resources by implementing the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Town of Blackstone Wetlands Protective By-Law.  The Conservation Commission services as the local, initial permitting authority of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection – Wetlands Division as well as the permitting authority for the Town of Blackstone.   The Conservation Commissions’ authority comes from several sources; the Conservation Commission Act (MGL ch. 40 §40); the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL ch. 131 §40); the Town of Blackstone Wetlands Protection Bylaw; and the home rule provisions of the state constitute for non-zoning wetlands bylaws.   Decisions made by Blackstone Conservation Commissioners are legally binding and are based on the best science available and the law in a non- arbitrary and non-capricious manner.  The Commission is responsible for applying the State and Local Regulations/Bylaws based on the process of building / renovation projects which may affect protected resources within a defined jurisdictional area. If a project does fall within the regulatory domain of the Commission a hearing will be initiated upon the submission of the appropriate forms.

Agendas and Minutes

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

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Members

Jordan Andrade, Chairman (Term Exp. 6-30-26)

Michael Catalano, Vice Chairman (Term Exp. 6-30-27)

Eric Heistand, Clerk (Term Exp. 6-30-27)

Edward Arsenault, Member (Term Exp. 6-30-28)

Roxanne Ladouceur, Member (Term Exp. 6-30-26)

Jingpeng Xu, Member (Term Exp. 6-30-28)

Zachary Ensko, Member (Term Exp. 6-30-26)

Staff