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CONSERVATION COMMISSION


This department is here to answer any questions regarding Conservation needs.

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Conservation Agent:  John M. Prenosil
Please note the Conservation Agent is available by appointment only!
CONTACT:

Administrative Assistant: Kristen Jacobsen
Phone: 413-967-9648 x 120 
Email: kjacobsen@townofware.com
Mailing Address:  126 Main Street, Ware, MA  01082
Office Hours: M-F 8am - 4pm

 CONSERVATION COMMISSION MEMBERS:   
The Conservation Commission currently has one (1) vacancy
Click HERE for more info.
Conservation Member
Mark Swett
Thomas Barnes
Kristin Rosenbeck
Dennis Cote
Vacancy		 Title
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Member
Member
Member		 Term Expires (June 30th)
2024
2023
2025
2025

Resources:

Ware Conservation Wetland Bylaw Conservation Site Inspection Form DEP Wetland Forms
General Information Plan Requirements Wetland Consultants
Conservation Filing Fees RDA Check List Forest Stewardship Programs
Example of Legal Ad       RDA Application Packet Endangered Species - MESA
Example of Abutters Notice   NOI Check List Natural Heritage - NHESP
Abutters Request Form NOI Application Packet 15th Ed. Natural Heritage Maps




FEES:
All application fees and fees associated with filing such as certified abutters list, abutters notifications, legal ads, etc. are the direct responsibility of the Applicant/Owner. 

All fees to the Department must be paid by check or money order. We are unable to accept cash.
NOTE:
The Conservation Commission accepts abutter notifications to be sent either by USPS Certified Mail (Green Cards with signatures) or Certificate of Mailing (White Cards).  Forms can be found at your local USPS. 

Proof of mailing and legal advertisement is required prior to opening the public hearing.
Proof of mailing and legal advertisement is required prior to opening the public hearing.

As of August 11, 2021: Abutters for RDA applications do not need to be notified.  The Commission has waived this requirement until further notice