Conservation Commission



Formal Name Position Term Expires
Steven R. Brandt Member 3 YRS 6/30/2011
Gene F. Crouch Member 3 YRS 6/30/2012
William O. Moulton Vice Chair 3 YRS 6/30/2012
Eric J. Perkins Member 3 YRS 6/30/2012
Cheri L. Vallone Chair 3 YRS 6/30/2011
Catherine M. Van Lancker Member 3 YRS 6/30/2013
Michelle Wilen Member 3 YRS 6/30/2013


The Ashland Conservation Commission 
serves the town in a regulatory and advisory way. The Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, the Ashland Wetlands Protection Bylaw and the Ashland Stormwater Management Bylaw. Through these laws the Commission ensures the environment is protected in order to: 
  • Safeguard the town’s water supply
  • Protect groundwater quality and availability
  • Control flooding and storm damage
  • Prevent pollution and erosion
  • Ensure that habitats for wildlife are preserved
The Conservation Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Ashland is fortunate to have members with expertise in environmental planning, environmental regulation, forestry, geology and wetland science.