Conservation Commission News & Announcements

Public Forum Presentation of the Townsend Open Space and Recreation Plan 6-22-2023 6:00pm

For more information please follow the link below:

Invasive Plant Management Training 6/16/2023 - Rescheduled Due to Rain

The Conservation Commission will be hosting a training on how to manage and control invasive species that are prevalent in Townsend,... more ››

Drought Update 2/13/2023

The Drought Management Task Force has updated the drought status and have declared the end of the drought in the Commonwealth.

Tonight's Conservation Commission Meeting is Canceled (1/25/2023)

Due to inclement weather, the 1/25/2023 Conservation Commission Meeting is canceled. Please continue to check the town calender and the... more ››

Massachusetts Drought Map 1-13-2023

Drought Update 1/17/2023

The Drought Management Task Force has updated the drought status as of January 13 and the Northeast and Cape Cod Regions remain in Level 1... more ››

Massachusetts Drought Map 12-12-2022

Drought Update 12/13/2022

The Drought Management Task Force has updated the drought status as of December 12, and while much of the state is out of drought, the... more ››

Massachusetts Drought Map 11-14-2022

Drought Update 11/15/2022

The Drought Management Task Force has updated the drought status as of November 14 and due to October rainfall, all of the state has... more ››

MA Drought Flyer - Water Conservation Tips

Water Conservation Tips

For a larger version of the flyer please see file attached.For more information on the current drought please follow the link down below.

Spotted Lanternfly poster

The Spotted Lanternfly has been sighted in Townsend

The Mass. Department of Agricultural Resources confirmed a detection of the invasive insect known as spotted lanternfly (Lycorma... more ››

Septic Smart Tips

Make Your Home the Solution to Stormwater Pollution!

As stormwater flows over driveways, lawns, and sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants.  Stormwater can flow... more ››

Emerald Ash Borer

Think that you have spotted an Emerald Ash Borer? Use the link below to self-report.https... more ››

Fertilizer Information

MRPC Trail Map

CLICK HERE FOR TRAILS AND MORE

Map of Townsend Trails (created by MRPC)click... more ››

ATV use

Notice Regarding ATVs or ORVs