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Town of Orleans: Town Departments

Conservation Commission
Board of Health
Open Space Committee
Shellfish Department

PHONE: (508) 240-3700, Ext. 425

FAX: (508) 240-3388

E-MAIL: Not available.

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

CONTACTS:
Jennifer Wood, Conservation Administrator
Leslie Derrick, Secretary

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

The Conservation Commission is composed of ten appointed volunteers including three associate members whose primary responsibilities are to administer and enforce the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act and the local protection bylaw and regulations, to manage open space properties and to provide information on conservation issues to the public.

KEYWORDS: Conservation, Land Conservation, Wetlands, Coastal Management and Planning, Coastal Ponds, Erosion, Regulatory Enforcement and Information, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources, Orleans, Natural Habitats

PHONE: (508) 240-3700, Ext. 450

FAX: (508) 240-3746

E-MAIL: Not available.

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

CONTACTS:
Robert Canning, Health Agent
Erika Woods, Assistant Health Agent

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

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, solid waste disposal, bathing water quality, private water supplies, private wells, non-community public water supplies, body art and massage therapy. The board conducts surface water sampling, and participates on committees dealing with storm water drainage and surface water quality issues.

KEYWORDS: Coastal Recreation, Health, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources

PHONE: (508) 240-3700, ext. 415

FAX: (508) 240-3388

E-MAIL: Not available.

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

CONTACT: Alan McClennen, Jr., Chairman

HOURS: No office hours.

The Open Space Committee recommends specific parcels of land to the Town for acquisition either in fee, easements or through Conservation Restrictions. Maintains a list of parcels suitable for acquisition based on specific criteria such as scenic qualities, ability to protect natural resources, etc.

KEYWORDS: Agriculture, Aquaculture, Birds, Coastal Ponds, Coastal Recreation, Commercial Fisheries, Conservation, Land Conservation, Land Trusts, Natural Habitats, Orleans, Public, Recreational Fisheries, Shellfisheries, Sportfishing, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources

PHONE: (508) 240-3755

FAX: (508) 240-3388

E-MAIL: toharbor@town.orleans.ma.us

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

CONTACT: Dawson L. Farber, Shellfish Constable

HOURS: 8:00-4:00 Monday-Friday

Massachusetts General Laws requires coastal communities to have Shellfish Constables who are trained and experienced in shellfish management. The Shellfish Department is responsible for managing shellfish resources within the town including the development of 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. Shellfish licenses available.

PUBLICATIONS: "Scallops in Pleasant Bay: A Question of Large Seed."

KEYWORDS: Biology, Coastal Management And Planning, Coastal Ponds, Commercial Fisheries, Lobster Fisheries, Oil Spills, Orleans, Recreational Fisheries, Red Tide, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Shellfisheries, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources