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Town of Sandwich: Town Departments

Conservation Commission
Health Board
Natural Resources Department

PHONE: (508) 888-4200

FAX: (508) 833-0018

E-MAIL: dnickerson@townofsandwich.net

WWW: http://www.sandwichmass.org/

CONTACTS:
Jeff Wilgis, Chairman
Dianne Nickerson, Clerk

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

The Conservation Commission is a volunteer board comprised of seven (7) full and three (3) alternate/associate members. The Commission is responsible through a review and permit process for administering and enforcing the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and developing, administering and enforcing the Town of Sandwich Wetlands Bylaw, and its regulations within the Town. The Board receives support from full time staff of a Conservation Officer and clerk. The Commission is also responsible for managing 1,500+ acres of conservation land, initiating conservation programs, acquiring additional lands, procuring conservation and agricultural restrictions, advising town agencies on resource protection, and educating local citizens. It is presently developing a slide program informing the citizenry about the importance of wetlands protection and Sandwich's conservation lands. The Commission meets bi-monthly (first and third Wednesdays) to conduct regulatory business and one additional night to conduct other business.

PUBLICATIONS: Publications available: "Sandwich - A Guide to the Wetland Protection Act," "Town of Sandwich Conservation and Recreation Land - Trail Map," and information booklet "Sea Lavender."
KEYWORDS: Birds, Coastal Management And Planning, Coastal Ponds, Coastal Recreation, Conservation, Erosion, Land Conservation, Natural Habitats, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Wetlands, Wildlife, Wetlands Protection, Land Acquisition

PHONE: (508) 888-4200

FAX: (508) 833-0018

E-MAIL: dmason@townofsandwich.net

WWW: http://www.sandwichmass.org/

CONTACTS: David B. Mason, Health Agent, RS, CHO

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

The Board of Health enforces the Massachusetts General Laws, the state Sanitary and Environmental Codes, and local health regulations. This includes 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.

KEYWORDS: Coastal Management and Planning, Coastal Ponds, Educational Services For General Public, Lobster Fisheries, Military, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Sandwich, Seafood, Shellfisheries, Waste Disposal and Treatment, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources, Water Quality, Water Pollution, Water Resources

PHONE: (508) 833-8054

FAX: (508) 833-0018

E-MAIL: naturalresources@townofsandwich.net

WWW: http://www.sandwichmass.org/

CONTACTS: Mark S. Galkowski, Natural Resources Officer

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

The Natural Resources Department administers the daily workload of the Conservation Commission and the Land Bank Committee. The Department is entrusted with developing and implementing the town's conservation land management strategies, including wildlife habitat diversification; enforcing the Wetlands Protection Act, Town Wetlands Bylaw, their regulations and orders; shellfish management; enforcing other environmental laws and regulations, including shellfishing, fishing, hunting, trapping, illegal dumping, recreational vehicle operation, and land use; and oil and hazardous waste spill response.

PUBLICATIONS: Publications available: "Sandwich - A Guide to the Wetland Protection Act," "Town of Sandwich Conservation and Recreation Land - Trail Map," and information booklets "Sea Lavender" and "Shellfishing on Cape Cod."

KEYWORDS: Birds, Cape Cod Canal, Coastal Management And Planning, Coastal Ponds, Coastal Recreation, Conservation, Erosion, Land Conservation, Marine Mammals, Natural Habitats, Oil Spills, Recreational Fisheries, Regulatory Enforcement And Information, Sandwich, Shellfisheries, Sportfishing, Water Quality, Water Resources, Wetlands, Wildlife, Natural Resources, Land Bank, Land Acquisition