Natural Resources Commission

Overview

The Natural Resources Commission (NRC) is a 5-member board appointed by the Town Manager, with the approval of the Select Board, for 3-year, staggered terms. The NRC is responsible for the overall stewardship of the natural resources of the Town, and the establishment of Town environmental policy in conjunction with the Select Board and Town Meeting. The Natural Resources Commission acts as Conservation Commission in all matters delegated by Massachusetts General Law or Town bylaw.

Please contact the Natural Resources Division to confirm meeting dates and locations.

Committee Charge

Natural Resources Commission Charge

Meetings


  • Every 3rd Wednesday, or as noted below. 7:00 p.m.
  • Hybrid meetings - see agenda

Agendas & Minutes

View Agendas and Minutes


To view past Natural Resources Commission Meetings, please visit the playlist of recorded meetings here.

FILING DEADLINES: Applications for NRC review must be received 21 days prior to a scheduled meeting unless otherwise noted below. Revised information for continued hearings must be submitted by noon no later than 9 business days prior to the scheduled hearing of the Commission. This typically means revisions will be due by noon on the Friday a week and a half prior to the scheduled Wednesday hearing of the Commission. 

Meeting Dates New Application Submittal Deadlines
January 11, 2023 December 21, 2022
February 1, 2023 January 11, 2023
February 22, 2023 February 1, 2023
March 15, 2023 February 22, 2023
April 5, 2023 March 15, 2023
April 26, 2023 April 5, 2023
May 17, 2023 April 26, 2023
June 7, 2023 May 17, 2023
June 28, 2023 June 7, 2023
July 19, 2023 June 28, 2023
August 9, 2023 July 19, 2023
August 30, 2023 August 9, 2023
September 20, 2023 August 30, 2023
October 11, 2023 September 20, 2023
November 1, 2023 October 11, 2023
November 15, 2023 October 25, 2023
December 6, 2023 November 15, 2023
December 27, 2023 December 6, 2023

Members


Name
Term
Edward Nardi, Chair
 2024
Sarah Grimwood 2023
Nick Pappas 2025
Gary Kleiman 2024
Bill Kemeza 2025

Associate Members


There are 2 vacancies at this time.

Representatives / Observers


Name Board/Association
Mary Hartman Select Board
Vacant
Finance Committee
Clare Gordon
League of Women Voters