Easton, MA

Projects permitted by or currently being reviewed by the Conservation Commission may be viewed online by clicking here.  Remember to turn off your pop-up blocker to view documents attached to the projects.

For detailed information on how to file and what happens during the hearing process, go to our Applications page or our Meetings and Public Hearings page.

Conservation commissions were established in 1957 under Massachusetts General Law which gave the cities and towns the authority to promote, develop and protect natural resources, including wetlands. An integral part of the Easton’s Department of Planning & Economic Development, the Conservation Commission administers and enforces state laws and town bylaws affecting wetland resources. The Commission owns and manages over 3,000 acres of open space in Easton and works with individuals and groups concerned with natural resource protection.

For information and locations of Easton's Conservation Land, click here.

Under Massachusetts law (Massachusetts General Law Chapter 131 Section 40), and Chapter 227 of the Easton Bylaws, the Commission has jurisdiction over activities which will alter wetlands and/or the buffer zone extending from wetland resources, as defined by these regulations. If you are planning a construction project, landscaping, earth removal or grading on your property, you should contact the Commission to determine if you need a permit from the Conservation Commission. 

When do I contact the Conservation Commission?
Activities in a wetland or buffer zone that need prior Town approval

1. Expanding an existing building or parking lot;
2. Constructing new building, parking, signs, or other structures;
3. Clearing, grading, or otherwise altering the land; and
4. Building dams or drainage ditches.

Some maintenance activities near wetland resource areas do not require prior Conservation Commission approval.

1. Mowing a lawn; pruning and maintaining existing landscaping; and
2. cleaning out storm water drainage facilities.
   

wheaton farm barn - invitation to bid
The Conservation Commission is accepting bids for repairs to the historic Wheaton Farm Barn at 520 Bay Road.

Work will include: install pressure treated sills around the exterior; remove and replace rot at the bottoms of columns and create footings; remove some and reinforce other existing loft beams; rebuild stairs to loft; install barn door (as built by Owner); and other items, as detailed in Final Plans & Specifications by PARE Corporation dated May 31 2018.  The on-site pre-bid meeting was held at 3:30 PM on Wednesday November 7 2018. Click here for answers to the questions asked.  Bids are due by 10:00 AM November 16 2018.  Click here for the full Invitation to Bid, or pick up or request a copy from the Easton Planning Department at 136 Elm Street Easton MA during Town Hall business hours.