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Town of Dennis: Town Departments

Conservation Commission
Department of Natural Resources
Health Board
Shellfish Officer

Town of Dennis
Conservation Commission
PO Box 1419
485 Main Street
S. Dennis, MA 02660

PHONE: (508) 394-8300

FAX: (508) 394-8309

E-MAIL: Town.of.Dennis@ccsnet.com

WWW: http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/

CONTACT: Don Waldo, Chairman

HOURS: 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri.
The conservation commission is made up of seven appointed volunteers to acquire open space, administer and enforce the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act, administer any local protection bylaws, manage open space land, develop open space plans, initiate recycling and other conservation programs, advise town agencies on resource protection, participate in agriculture preservation and educate local citizens. The Commission meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

KEYWORDS: Dennis, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Wetlands, Wildlife

PHONE: (508) 760-6123

FAX: (508) 394-8309

E-MAIL: gmacdonald@town.dennis.ma.us

WWW: http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/

CONTACT: George MacDonald, Conservation Officer

HOURS: 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday

The Department of Natural Resources enforces the rules and regulations of hunting, fishing, shellfishing, and Wetlands Protection Act in the town. The Department deals with marshland, docks, illegal dumping, driving of recreational vehicles, parking and driving on the beach, and wildlife management programs. A map of Dennis Conservation Areas is available. The Department is involved in the local Waterfowl Project, Freshwater Ponds Project, Coyote population count, and dredging at the mouth of Swan River. The Department collects fees for shellfishing licenses and the use of 4- Wheel drive vehicles on beaches.

KEYWORDS: Biology, Birds, Boating, Coastal Management And Planning, Conservation, Dennis, Natural Habitats, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Shellfisheries, Water Pollution, Wetlands, Wildlife

PHONE: (508) 760-6158

FAX: (508) 394-6289

E-MAIL: ndutson@town.dennis.ma.us or thayes@town.dennis.ma.us

WWW: http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/

CONTACTS:
Terence M. Hayes, R.S., C.H.O., Health Director
Meggan Tierney, Assistant
Paul Covell, Chairman, Board of Health
Noreen Dutson, Office Manager

HOURS:
- Office: 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday
- Director's hours (office): 8:30-9:30 and 3:30-4:30 M-F

The Board of Health enforces the Massachusetts General Laws, the state Sanitary Code, the state Environmental Code, and local health regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, the location, construction and repair of septic systems, hazardous material storage and disposal, solid waste disposal, bathing water quality, private water supplies, private wells, and non- community public water supplies. The board regulates the use of pesticides/herbicides. The board has programs to monitor septic tanks (random testing using computer of individual systems), and to monitor underground storage tanks (if 15 years or older). The board handles surface water sampling and monitoring. Road runoff data is collected on certain surface water areas to monitor high bacteria counts. The board handles licenses and fees for septic trucks and systems, food establishments, garbage trucks, etc.

KEYWORDS: Acid Rain, Biology, Coastal Ponds, Dennis, Health, Public, Red Tide, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Safety Standards, Seafood, Waste Disposal And Treatment, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources

PHONE: (508) 760-6123

FAX: (508) 394-8309

E-MAIL: amarcy@town.dennis.ma.us

WWW: http://www.town.dennis.ma.us/

CONTACT: Alan Marcy, Shellfish Officer, Asst. Natural Resources Officer

HOURS: 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday

Massachusetts General Laws requires coastal communities to have Shellfish Constables who are trained and experienced in shellfish management. Public safety is important when consuming the live perishable product. The Shellfish Department is responsible for managing shellfish resources with the town including recommendations for regulation, propagation, and enforcement of town and state regulations pertaining to shellfish. The Shellfish Department is involved in water quality issues to protect shellfish resources and handles shellfish licenses. Mr. Marcy also serves as a representative for the Town on the Coastal Resources Committee for Barnstable County.

KEYWORDS: Aquaculture, Biology, Commercial Fisheries, Dennis, Educational Services For General Public, Educational Services For Children, Educational Services For Young Adults, Health, Lobster Fisheries, Marine Research, Natural Habitats, Nutrition, Oil Spills, Public, Recreational Fisheries, Red Tide, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Safety Standards, Shellfisheries, Tourism, Underwater Research, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources, Wetlands, Wildlife