Conservation
Conservation Department
The Conservation Department staff work 20 hours per week:
- Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (No office hours, remote only)
- Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Friday: by appointment only
A portion of the office's open hours are dedicated to site visits and various field work. While walk-in visits will be accommodated, time may be restricted. We recommend contacting us for an appointment to ensure that adequate time is available for your discussion. Contact the staff below of the Conservation Department at ConservationDepartment@wakefield.ma.us
Conservation Commission
The Wakefield Conservation Commission is composed of seven volunteer commissioners appointed by the Wakefield Town Council. The Commission is responsible for applying the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Wetlands Protection Act (WPA) to building, renovation, and landscaping projects which may affect protected resources.
The Conservation Commission will hold meetings on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are listed on this website, or you may call the Conservation office at 781-224-5015 for meeting information. You can contact Conservation Commission members at ConservationCommission@wakefield.ma.us.
Department and Commission Contacts
Conservation Department | (781) 224-5015 | |
Conservation Department | (781) 224-5015 | |
Commission Secretary | ||
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Kenneth Alepidis
| Commission Member, April 2026 | |
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Teresa Belmonte
| Commission Member, April 2024 | |
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Julie Giganti-Almeida
| Non-Voting Member, April 2024 | |
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Frank J. Luciani, Jr.
| Chairperson, April 2026 | |
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Haley McHatton Ballou
| Commission Member, April 2025 | |
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Peter Miller
| Commission Member, April 2024 | |
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Robert J. Romano
| Vice-Chairperson, April 2024 | |
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Paul F. Wendelgass
| Commission Member, April 2025 |