Conservation Commission News & Announcements

February 2nd is World Wetlands Day!

Learn more about the power of wetlands with these helpful GIFS from the Nature Conservancy:

January 23, 2023 ConCom Meeting Postponed to January 31, 2023

Due to inclement weather, the second January ConCom meeting that was scheduled for Monday January 23, 2023 has been postponed to Tuesday... more ››

Second January ConCom Meeting on 1/23/2023

Due to the observance of Martin Luther King Day and the scheduling of the first January meeting on 1/9/2023, the second January ConCom... more ››

First January 2023 ConCom Meeting 1/9/2023

Due to the observance of New Years Day and staff schedules, the first January ConCom meeting is scheduled for Monday January 9th at 7:30 PM... more ››

Wetlands Lunch and Learn at the Sage Center

First September ConCom meeting to be held Thursday 9/8/2022

Due to the Labor Day holiday on September 5th, election day on September 6th, and scheduling conflicts, the first September ConCom meeting... more ››

Drought update and dry stream photos under the WPA

Please be aware that as of July 1st, all Northeast Region communities (which includes West Newbury) are in a Critical Drought.

First July ConCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday July 6th

Due to Independence day on July 4, 2022, the first Conservation Commission Meeting for July 2022 will be held on Wednesday July 6th at 7:30... more ››

Second June ConCom meeting scheduled for Wednesday June 22nd

Due to Juneteenth being observed on Monday June 20th, the second Conservation Commission Meeting for June 2022 will be held on Wednesday... more ››

Public Outreach and Q&A Session on the Proposed Wetlands Protection Bylaw

The West Newbury Conservation Commission will be hosting a public outreach and Q&A session on the proposed Wetlands Protection Bylaw on... more ››

Final version of the proposed Wetlands Protection Bylaw ready for Town Meeting vote

The Conservation Commission has submitted a final version of the proposed Wetlands Protection Bylaw to be voted on at the spring Town... more ››

Second April ConCom meeting scheduled for Tuesday April 19th

Due to Patriot's Day on Monday April 18th the second Conservation Commission Meeting for April 2022 will be held on Tuesday April 19th at 7... more ››

Second February ConCom meeting set for 2/23/2022

Due to President's Day on Monday Februay 21st and schedule conflicts for Tuesday February 22nd, the second Conservation Commission Meeting... more ››

Conservation Commission Vacancy

The West Newbury Conservation Commission is a 5 person volunteer commission appointed by the Select Board and is responsible for overseeing... more ››

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