A variety of federal, state, and local laws affects wetlands in Freetown. One of the most important of these is the Wetlands Protection Act, passed by Massachusetts in 1972. Under the Act, no one may "remove, fill, dredge, or alter" any wetland, floodplain, bank, land under a water body, or land within 100 feet of a wetland without a permit from the Conservation Commission. Freetown has its own By-Law as well. Both the Act and the By-Law are administered by the Conservation Commission, a board of volunteer residents appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Conservation Commission holds twice monthly meetings and hearings, when required, where the public may voice concerns and observations.
Last Updated: 8/11/2010
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