The Shutesbury Conservation Commission is a group of volunteers dedicated to protecting the community's natural resources and open space.
The Commission is responsible for administering:
- Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Ch 131 §40)
- Massachusetts WPA Regulations (310 CMR 10.00)
- Shutesbury General Wetlands Protection Bylaw, and the Regulations that accompany it.
The Commission is tasked with enforcing these statutes, as well as advising the Town and educating the public about environmental protection. Our mission is to protect open spaces, water resources, and wildlife habitats in our community. The Commission manages several Conservation Areas in Shutesbury.
Meeting Schedule
From March through October, the Conservation Commission holds public meetings on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. During the winter months, the Commission meets once a month on the second Tuesday.
NOTE: Our meetings are currently held virtually on ZOOM. Links to ZOOM meetings can be found on the Shutesbury Calendar. Click on the meeting within the calendar, and you will see the agenda with a link to the meeting. Information on all applications before the Commission is posted below.
Site visits are normally scheduled before public meetings.
Regulations Hearing
In accordance with MGL Ch. 30A, §2 and the Town of Shutesbury Wetlands Protection Bylaw, section 9, the Conservation Commission will hold a remote public hearing on October 9, 2025 at 7:15pm, to take public comment on the proposed revisions to the Shutesbury Wetlands Protection Bylaw Regulations (a copy of the proposed Regulations is also available for consultation on the table in the hallway outside the Land Use Clerk's office in Town Hall). Instructions for participating in the virtual public hearing are provided on the meeting agenda posted at shutesbury.org/calendars. The public hearing may be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Shutesbury Wetlands Protection Bylaw Regulations
Shutesbury Wetlands Protection Bylaw
When should I contact the Conservation Commission?
Wetlands Permit Application Forms and Instructions
Past and Present Projects Under Conservation Commission Review
West Quabbin Woodlands Conservation Area
Town Conservation Projects
DCR Forest Cutting Plans
Resources for Landowners