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Conservation Commission
| Members |
Term Expires |
| Jean Hewitt, Chair |
2012 |
| Jonathan Coggeshall |
2012 |
| Kenneth C Oelberger |
2013 |
| Leslie Hyde |
2014 |
| Jane Rasmussen |
2014 |
| Sara Glenn, Alternate |
2012 |
| Jane Brown, Alternate |
2012 |
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Responsibilities
The Conservation Commission consists of five voting members and two alternate members appointed by the Select Board. Members of the Commission initially were appointed for terms of one, two and three years, such that the terms of approximately one-third of the members will expire each year. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years each. Members shall serve until the appointment of their successors.
Voting members shall elect their chairman and the secretary annually at their first regular meeting after the Select Board has confirmed any annual appointments. An alternate may only vote in the absence of a regular member. The Chairman shall delegate which alternate will be temporarily raised to voting status.
The Conservation Commission shall:
- Seek to coordinate the activities of conservation bodies organized for similar purposes; and,
- Keep an inventory of all open areas within the Town of St. George, whether publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, for the purpose of obtaining information relating to the proper protection, development or use of those open areas. The Commission may recommend to the Board of Selectmen, or any municipal board or Committee, a program for the better protection, development or use of those areas, which may include the acquisition of conservation easements.
The Conservation Commission may:
- Advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which it considers necessary; and,
- Recommend the acquisition of land in the Town’s name for purposes set forth in this policy. The Chairman shall submit to the municipal officers, by January 15th of each year, a written report of the previous year's activities; the same report to be included in the annual Town report.
Sixth Winter Series Schedule
Sponsored by the St. George Conservation Commission and the Friends of St. George.
Thursday, January 19 at 7pm at Town Office
“Footpaths for St. George: Lessons from the U.K. and the National Park Service”
Three experts --- three different experiences with local footpaths. Burnham Martin of the NPS Rivers and Trails program will describe the highlights of his work with over 25 Maine communities including Canton with its one-town Whitney Brook Trail and the 12-town Eastern Trail. Local resident Les Hyde will illustrate his experience with the countryside footpaths of Britain. Jay Astle of the Georges River Land Trust will share the ups and downs, literal and otherwise, of the 40 mile Georges Highland Path system which includes sections from Frye Mountain to Thomaston. Trail information will be available. Hot beverages and refreshments provided.
Thursday, February 16 at 7pm at Town Office
“The Future of Agricultural Land”
If you enjoy locally grown vegetables, fruits, dairy products, and meats, you’ll want to keep the bounty flowing in the future. However. Does farming have a real future in Maine? In Knox County? In St. George? John Piotti, Executive Director of the Maine Farmland Trust, will be here to talk about current trends in agriculture in Maine, efforts to keep families in farming, and future projections. Hot beverages
and refreshments provided.
Thursday, March 15 at 7pm at Town Office
“Ready or Not, Alewives"
They’re coming. More later.
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