About The Finance and Advisory Committee (FinCom) is an essential part of Town government. Formed under the statutory requirements of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 39, Section 16, the committee is charged with considering and making reports and recommendations to the Town on any or all municipal questions. The committee is part of the legislative branch … Continued
About The Community Preservation Committee (CPA) allows any city or town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to adopt a property tax surcharge of up to 3%, the revenues from which are matched to the extent of available funding by State funds collected from fees on documents recorded in the County Registry of Deeds. The combined … Continued
About Chebacco Woods was purchased in 1997 from Gordon College by the Towns of Hamilton and Manchester by-the-Sea. After a long and dedicated effort to preserve this parcel from development, lasting several years, the Towns became joint owners using a combination of state self-help fund grants, local municipal conservation fund monies and privately raised donations. … Continued
About The Hamilton Conservation Commission is responsible for protecting the Town of Hamilton’s Wetlands Resources. Roles and Responsibilities The Conservation Commission works with residents to comply with the State of Massachusetts Conservation Commission Act, the State of Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act,and the Town of Hamilton non-zoning Conservation Bylaw. The Commission reviews activities proposed within 100 feet of … Continued
