Conservation Commission


The Conservation Commission is part of the Office of Development & Inspectional Services

Mission

The Conservation Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (MG.L. Chapter 131, Section 40), the Rivers Protection Act and related regulations as well as the Town of Leicester Wetland Bylaws and Regulations. The purpose of these Bylaws and Regulations is to protect the wetlands, related water resources and adjoining land areas (buffer zones) in Leicester.

Members are appointed by the Select Board for 3 year terms.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Lisa Westwell Department Assistant (DIS) 508-892-7007
Kristen Jacobsen Town Planner 508-892-7007

Board Members

NameTitleTerm

Steve Parretti

Chair

2024

JoAnn Schold

Member

2025

James Cooper

Vice Chair

2025

Vanessa Lopez

Member

2025

Position Vacant

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