Town of Bolton, MA - Conservation Commission

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Contact Type	Contact Information
Contact:	Administrator
Address:	Conservation Commission Town Hall Bolton, MA
Phone:	978-779-3304
e-mail:	concom@townofbolton.com
Hours:	M, W & TH 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday Evening 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Carol Gumbart, the Conservation Administrator, is the primary contact for the Conservation Commission and provides administrative support to the Commission. The Conservation Administrator sometimes conducts field work during these open hours so scheduled appointments are recommended. Ms. Gumbart assists the Commission in the administration of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act and the Rivers Protection Act, as well as Bolton's Wetland Administrative Bylaw. Application forms and decisions on projects can be obtained at the Conservation office. Additionally, the Conservation Commission protects land by accepting gifts of land, conservation restrictions and acquisition of land in fee and trail easements. The Conservation Department assists the Commission with the management of these protected parcels and trails.

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Meeting Minutes	Meeting Agendas

Additional Links:

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Open Space and Recreation Plan Documents	Bowers Springs Management Plan 2009	Annual Reports
Bolton Local	Trail Maps	Fyfeshire Dam Information
Department of Environmental Protection	Frequently Asked Questions	Conservation News
Bolton Wetland Bylaw	Wetland Bylaw Regulations (current)	Wetland Bylaw Regulations (past and present)


	Take the Open Space and Recreation Survey The Town of Bolton is conducting a survey to assist with the update of the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Having a state-certified Open Space and Recreation Plan allows Bolton to be eligible for state funds to purchase land for open space and recreation. The survey is laid out to follow the 6 Goals identified in the Plan. Paper surveys are available in the Town Hall, Library and Senior Center. Paper surveys can be mailed/dropped off in Town Hall, 663 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740 on or before May 31, 2013. Follow this link to participate in the survey electronically https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9JPP8CF The survey deadline is May 31, 2013. Questions about the survey can be directed to Conservation Administrator Carol Gumbart, at concom@townofbolton.com or 779-3304. ************************************************************************************************************************************************** Spring Walks Join the Bolton Conservation Commission for three “Spring Walks” on Friday mornings in April, May and June. We will be looking for wildflowers and emerging plants, listening to migrating and resident bird song and exploring the uniqueness of each conservation area. Each walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. and last approximately 2 hours. Spring trails can be wet, muddy and slippery, so please wear shoes that provide ankle support, traction and can get dirty. The walks will be held in good and fair weather but cancelled in steady, heavy rain. April 26 - Rattlesnake Hill Conservation Area. Meet in the parking lot located between 185 and 215 Main Street (just west of Bolton Spring Farm). May 17 - Vaughn Hills Conservation Area. Meet in the parking lot located 239 and 271 Vaughn Hill Road (nearest the Still River Road end of Vaughn Hill Road) June 14 - Welch Pond Conservation Area. Meet in the parking lot located 326 and 376 Wattaquadock Hill Road (south of Sunset Ridge Condominiums). *Wear boots or footwear for exploring in the pond edge. Pre-registration is not required but if you have questions or want to let us know your coming please contact Carol Gumbart at 978-779-3304 or concom@townofbolton.com

Bolton Town Hall, 663 Main St., Bolton, MA 01740 Ph: (978) 779-2297 Fax: (978) 779-5461
Hours: M, W, Th - 9:00am to 2:30pm, Tu - 9:00am to 4:00pm, Closed Fri-Sun

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