Join the Conservation Commission

The West Newbury Conservation Commission is a 5-member, 1-associate member board appointed by the West Newbury Select Board for terms up to 3 years in length responsible for overseeing and implementing the state's Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations.

The Commission meets the first and third Monday of each month (with the exception of holidays) and occasionally conducts site reviews on evenings and weekends. Experience in civil engineering, hydrology, environmental law, environmental science, plant identification, and/or soil evaluation is preferred but not required. Applicants are required to be residents of West Newbury and should be willing to learn, participate in project and site reviews, and remain unbiased in their implementation of the Wetlands Protection Act and Regulations. Training and professional development through the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) is available and paid for by the Commission. 

If you are interested in applying, please complete the town's application for appointment (click here). If you have questions or would like any additional information about the Commission, please contact Michelle Greene, Conservation Agent, at 978-363-1100 ext. 126 or by email at conservation@wnewbury.org