The Hingham Conservation Commission is a 7-member board appointed to 3-year overlapping terms by the Board of Selectmen under Chapter 40 of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Commission is entrusted with the stewardship of over 1,000 acres of conservation land and addresses natural resource issues of the town and region.
Responsibilities
Empowered to administer the state's Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40) and Rivers Protection Act, and the Hingham Wetlands Protection By-Law, the Commissioners review numerous projects that fall within their jurisdiction. After review, permits, which are intended to protect the natural resource interests of the Town, are issued to applicants.
The Falls at Foundry Pond
Meetings
Meetings are held on Monday evenings at 7 p.m., in Town Hall. Please see the Meeting Schedule for specific meeting dates, times, locations and filing deadlines.