Members
Name | Title |
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David Sarnacki | Chair |
Bruce Wall | Commissioner |
Chris Chaffee | Commissioner |
Domenic Battista | Commissioner |
Jeffrey Laramy | Commissioner |
Jennifer Cole | Alternate Commissioner |
Hours
Office Hours are the first Wednesday of every month from 12:00 am to 3:00 pm. If needed, appointments may be conducted after hours. All application submissions are due on the first Wednesday of the month by 3:00 pm. There will be no exceptions to the filing deadline! Thank you. Otis Conservation Commission
The following DEP forms are most commonly used to request commission action under the Wetlands Protection Act. If in doubt, contact a commission representative to determine which applies to your specific needs.
In addition, the Otis Conservation Commission conducts site visits prior to its public hearings and requires, with each application, a “Permission to Access Site” form, signed by the property owner or his/her authorized agent as designated on the application.
Submission Requirements
In addition to requirements outlined on the DEP application forms, the Otis Conservation Commission requires:
- a check, payable to the Town of Otis, in the amount of $75 to cover the cost of a legal advertisement, publication of which is required in a newspaper with circulation in the town at least five business days in advance of the public hearing.
- Five (5) copies of each application and all supporting documentation.
- Written permission to access the site, as noted under “Forms”
Any additional supporting documentation must be submitted to the Commission (Electronically, or three paper copies) at the same time of submission of the application. This information is required to perform a thorough site inspection, and non-receipt will only result in delays.
DEP Form | Name of Form |
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Applicant Instructions | Applicant Instructions |
Form 1 | Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA). |
Form 1 Instructions | Form 1 RDA Instructions |
Form 3 | Notice of Intent (NOI) |
Form 3 Instructions | Form 3 NOI Instructions |
Form 8A | Request for Certificate of Compliance |
Access Site Form | Permission to Access Site |
MASS DEP Wetlands Protection Act | MASS DEP Wetlands Protection Act |
Organization | Topic |
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The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | |
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s online access | Public Access to Notices of Intent and related DEP comments, by town. Find Otis under “Western Region.” |
MA DEP Chapter 91 | MA DEP Chapter 91 Licensing/ Permitting |
Registry of Deeds | Registry of Deeds, Berkshire Middle District, Town of Otis |
MA Society for Municipal Conservation Professionals | |
MA Association of Conservation Commissions | |
The National Heritage and Endangered Species Program of MassWildlife | Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife- Conservation & Protection of Hundreds of Species |
Applicant Instructions | Applicant Instructions |
Backyard Environmental Education | Backyard Environmental Education |