Conservation Commission
Conservation Commissions in New Hampshire are guided by RSA 36-A, which enables a town to establish a Commission for the proper utilization and protection of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources of the community.
The major activities of the Newmarket Conservation Commission include the following:
- Care for town-owned conservation areas
- Monitor town-held conservation easements on private lands
- Host educational programs
- Create interpretive materials for conservation area kiosks, trails signs, and other venues
- Review and comment on wetlands permit applications
- Partner with other community entities, including Scouts, Newmarket schools, Department of Public Works, Newmarket Library and Recreation Department, among others, to complete trail projects, steward lands, and host educational programs
- Work with interested landowners and partners to conserve land that protects drinking water, wildlife habitat, wetlands and streams, and other critical resources in our community
The Conservation Commission meets the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall. Members are appointed by the Town Council and include seven full members and up to three alternate members. The Commission is always looking for help with maintaining trails, monitoring conservation areas, creating educational materials, gathering photos, and much more.
Operating Guidelines
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Bart McDonough | Director of Planning & Community Development | (603)659-8501 ext 1315 |
Board Members
Name | Title |
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Samuel Kenney | Member |
Melissa Sharples | Vice Chair |
Cris Blackstone | Member |
David Bell | Member |
Ellen Snyder | Chair |
Jeffrey Goldknopf | Planning Board Representative |
Julianna Tyson | Member |
Colin Lawson | Alternate Member |
Tom Jones | Alternate Member |
Brian Ward | Town Council Rep |