Conservation Commission

Meetings

  • 6:30 pm
  • 2nd and 4th Thursday of most months
    Except usually only one meeting each in:
    • July
    • August
    • November
    • December
  • Burlington Town Hall
    29 Center Street
    Main Hearing Room, 2nd Floor
    Burlington, MA 01803

Upcoming Meetings

  • Meeting Date: January 22, 2026
    Filing Deadline (Noon): January 9, 2026
  • Meeting Date: February 12, 2026
    Filing Deadline (Noon): January 30, 2026
  • Meeting Date: February 26, 2026
    Filing Deadline (Noon): February 13, 2026

2026 Meeting Schedule



Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

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Members

  • Larry Cohen, Chair
    Appointed: 1991
  • William Boivin, Vice-chair
    Appointed: 2012
  • Indra Deb
    Appointed: 1996
  • Ed LoTurco                         
    Appointed:  2016
  • Sarah Wolinski                     
    Appointed:  2023
  • Rob Sheahan
    Appointed:  2022
  • Kent Moffatt
    Appointed:  2020

Overview

The Conservation Commission, a seven-member volunteer board, was founded in 1966 "for the promotion and development of natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources." Today, the Conservation Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Burlington Bylaws for wetland protection and stormwater management. Additionally, the Conservation Commission manages nearly three hundred acres of Conservation land.

See more information about conservation in the Conservation Department.

Commitment and Responsibilities

The Conservation Commission meets 20 times per year, on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, except for June, July, November and December when they meet only once.  Material for hearings and discussion is provided to Commissioners about a week before meetings. Commissioners review application material and, if available, conduct site visits prior to the meeting. The Commission determines if a project will impact the functions of a wetland or stream or if stormwater is being adequately managed, taking into account the opinions of staff.  

Beyond those essential functions, Commissioners are welcome to assist with public education and engagement, open space management or other projects of personal interest.

seven conservation commission members behind a table with name plates

Conservation Commission Members

  • Back row:
    • R. Sheahan
    • E. LoTurco
    • I. Deb
    • K. Moffatt
  • Front row
    • S. Wolinski
    • L. Cohen
    • W. Boivin

Public Hearing Documents

23 Morrison Road (#122-73X) - Notice of Intent 

  1. 23 Morrison Road NOI Plan.1.8.26
  2. 23 Morrison Road complete NOI

44 Westwood Street (#122-670) - Request for COC

  1. CoC Request 44 Westwood Street

7 A Street (#122-715) - Notice of Intent

  1. NOI 7 A Street
  2. Site Plan - 7 A Street
  3. Site Plan 7 A Street_ Revision 9-4-25
  4. Rev plan with plantings 7 A St - 9-4-25
  5. Rev plan submittal letter 9-4-25

114 Winn Street (#122-713) - Notice of Intent for MSMS Field Redevelopment

  1. PLAN SET 1-1-26
  2. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REPORT FINAL 1-2-26 With Attachments
  3. WPA Form 3 NOI - Marshall Simonds
  4. Alternative Analysis 12-28-2025
  5. Form 11 - 114 Winn Street - MS 12-2-25 (2)
  6. SWPPP - Marshall Simonds 12-28-25_vFINAL
  7. Riverfront Area Waiver Justification and Net Benefits Memorandum
  8. Crumb Rubber Solids Retention and Protection of Downgradient Resource Areas
  9. Turf Testing_Understanding 6PPD and 6PPD-Quinone - Recycled Rubber Coalition
  10. Turf Testing_PIVOT EPA 1633 Test Results
  11. Turf Testing_GeoFlo Pad PFAS Free Report
  12. Turf Testing_Tencate North Andover Statement 072027
  13. Turf Testing_Supplier cert letter

114 Winn Street - November 2025 Materials - Superceded 

  1. IRWA Comment Letter
  2. 1_UPDATED PLAN SET
  3. 3_RIVERFRONT AREA IMPACT STATEMENT
  4. 2_STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REPORT REV 11-2-25
  5. 4_ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS
  6. 5_CRUMB RUBBER RESPONSE LETTER
  7. 6_POST DEVELOPMENT CATCHMENT PLAN- 11-2-25
  8. 6_PRE DEVELOPMENT CATCHMENT PLAN - 11-2-25
  9. 7_BASE STONE Tc CALCULATION
  10. 8_GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
  11. 9_LONG TERM O&M PLAN_11-2-25
  12. 10_RESPONSE SUMMARY LETTER
  13. PRE DEVELOPMENT STORMWATER REPORT
  14. POST DEVELOPMENT STORMWATER REPORT
  15. Form 11 - 114 Winn Street - MS 12-2-25

114 Winn Street - Original Submission - Superceded

  1. NOI PLAN SET
  2. NOI Report MSMS field redevelopment
  3. Stormwater Report MSMS field redevelopment
  4. Revised Drainage and Utility Plan
  5. Revised Grading Plan
  6. Riverfront Alternative Analysis - Marshall Simonds Athletic Fields
  7. 4-1-25 Crumb Rubber Response Letter