Dedham Town Hall Announces Vacancy for the Conservation Commission

The following information was submitted by Dedham Town Hall.

Pursuant to Section 6-13 of the Dedham Home Rule Charter, the Board of Selectmen calls the attention of all residents and others to the fact the following vacancies:

TOWN OF DEDHAM Conservation Commission—Two members Three year terms to expire 2016 

The Conservation Office and Board Members are responsible for protecting related water resources and adjoining land areas in the Town of Dedham, including but not limited to the following: public or private water supply, groundwater, flood control, erosion and sedimentation control, storm damage prevention, water pollution prevention, fisheries, shellfish, vernal pools, wildlife habitat, recreation, aesthetics, agriculture and aquaculture values (collectively, "the resource areas protected by the Town of Dedham General Wetland Protection Bylaw"). 

Jurisdiction applies to all above resource areas and lands within 100 feet of any of these resource areas, and wi 11 eet o any river, stream or anI TICorrimission s jurisdiction also extends to any illegal dumping on public property or roadways within any of the above named resource areas. 

Generally, Conservation Commission Public Hearings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Dedham Town Hall. 

For more information, contact Administrative Assistant Lisa LeBlanc at (781) 751-9210. 

How To Apply: Any person who desires to be considered for appointment for this position must respond between August 8th and August 18th; interested persons shall file with the Board of Selectmen, his/her name and residential address, and a resume and/or statement which sets forth in clear and specific terms the qualifications he/she holds for the position. Applications must be received by the close of business on August 18, 2013. Send to: Board of Selectmen, 26 Bryant St., Dedham, MA 02026 or nbaker@dedham-ma.gov