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| Conservation Commission |
| Authority: |
At a Special Town Meeting held on December 16, 1963, electors of the Town of Durham adopted a resolution that created the Conservation Commission. The Board's authority is also derived from the Town Charter, Section 6 – 12 and Section 7 – 131a of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut. |
Powers and
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The commission is authorized and empowered to negotiate any and all leases for the rental of such open space land, to develop and execute plans and programs for the conservation and use of such open space land, and to 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.
Open Space Regulations.
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Printed
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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.
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| Appointing Authority: |
Members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. |
| Term of Office: |
Three years, with three members being appointed each year.
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| Constitution of Board/Quorum: |
Originally five members were to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen of the town. The 1972 Durham Charter revision increased the number of members of the Conservation Commission from 5 to 9.
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| History: |
At a special town meeting held on December 16, 1963, electors of the Town of Durham adopted a resolution that created and established a Conservation Commission with the powers and duties provided in Section 7 – 131a of the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut.
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| Current Board Members |
Brian Ameche, D, 2011
Casey Cordes, U, 2011
Ralph Chase, R, 2012
Joseph Dattilo, Co-Chairman, R, 2010
Michael Doyle, D, 2010
Frederick Huntley, D, 2012
William LaFlamme (Secretary), R, 2010
Robert Melvin Co-Chairman, U, 2010
Rick Terrill, R, 2011
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State Park Locator Map
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Agendas and Minutes
2009 Hunting Lottery Application
| 2010 Meeting Dates |
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January 12, 2010
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February 9, 2010
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March 9, 2010
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April 13, 2010
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May 11, 2010
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June 8, 2010
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July 13, 2010
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August 10, 2010
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September 14, 2010
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October 12, 2010
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November 9, 2010
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December 14, 2010
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Last Modified: 4/20/2010 2:05:38 PM |
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