Conservation Commission

Duties: 

• Negotiate any and all leases for the rental of open space land
• Develop and execute plans and programs for the conservation and use of open space land
• Delegate responsibility for the intensive management of any part of these lands to other public and private organizations for the benefit of the public. 
• Additional powers and duties are provided in Section 7 – 131a of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut. Printed Regulations Town Charter Section 6 –12, Section 7 –131A, B, C, and E of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, and the Town Proceedings Book 1957-1964, Special Town Meeting December 16, 1963.