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Karen M. Johnson
Natural Resources - 508.760.6123

485 Main Street (P O Box 2060) South Dennis, Ma 02660 508-760-6123 (Fax) 508-394-8309

 

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Welcome to the Natural Resources  Department

MISSION:  To preserve and enhance the nonrenewable natural resources of the state, consisting of land, water, oil, gas, and other minerals, through conservation, regulation, and management.

The Department of Natural Resources acts as three different entities:

Natural Resources

 

Conservation

(Click here for Link to Conservation Commission Page)

 

Shellfish

(Click here for Link to Shellfish Page)

 

  
 

Breaking News

  
 

Chapin Beach is closed to ORV use until further notice.

 

  • Dogs allowed ON LEASHES ONLY.
  • Please review the Off Road Vehicle Beach Regulations for any questions. 
  • Please consult the 2010 Vehicle Management Plan, for high tide closures (Items 9a and 9b).
  • Contact the Department of Natural Resources with any questions.

Crowes Pasture is open for ORV use.

Dogs are still allowed ON LEASHES at Crowes Pasture.

The eastern point at Crowes Pasture Beach is off limits to all vehicle traffic.


FINES WILL BE IMPOSED FOR ANY VIOLATIONS

Click Here for 2010 Barrier Beach Vehicle Management Policies
 
Click Here for Tide Chart/Beach Closure Calendar for
August

The Conservation Commission has rescheduled its regularly held meetings for the Month of July.
Conservation Commission will meet on the following dates:
July 8, 2010- 7:00 p.m. Downstairs Small Conference Room
July 22, 2010- 7:00 p.m. Large Hearing Room

 

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Community Gardens Information
  • The Town of Dennis has two operating Garden Plots, located on Route 6A in East Dennis, and Fisk Street in West Dennis.

  • The cost is $20.00 for the lease of a 20’ x 20’ plot.

  • Currently, all garden plots are spoken for.  You may contact the Department at any time to put yourself on the waiting list.

  • Water to the gardens is turned on in April of each year.

  • PLEASE NOTE:  The Town will not roto-till the gardens at any given time during the year.

  • All garden plots must be worked by May 31st of each calendar year.  Failure to cultivate a garden plot will result in loss of the plot.  The plot will then be re-assigned to the next person on the waiting list.

Click here to Download a Copy of the Gardens Rules and Regulations 


Town Blueberry Patch is open
SUNDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, FRIDAYS
7 AM – 9AM
LOCATED AT THE END OF FIELDSTONE DRIVE, DENNIS
RESIDENTS ONLY
$2.00/ quart
(LIMIT OF 3 QUARTS PER FAMILY, PER DAY)
Please Park Inside The Patch. 
*No picking before to 7AM, or you will be asked to leave.  The Town Blueberry Patch is patrolled by volunteers and law enforcement officers, throughout the day.



 

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Off Road Vehicles Information

 

Click here to download a copy of the Informational Brochure for ORV Areas.

 

Click here to download a copy of the Town of Dennis Off Road Beach Regulations 

  • USE OF THE OFF ROAD VEHICLE BEACHES (ORV) REQUIRE A VALID STICKER. 

  • STICKERS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE TOWN HALL

  • First Monday in April to Friday prior to Memorial Day:

  • Monday thru Friday 9-4

  • Memorial Day Weekend to Friday before Labor Day:

  • Monday thru Saturday 9-4

  • Sundays 9- 12

  • *  DOGS ON LEASHES AT ALL TIMES (NO EXCEPTIONS)

  • (DOGS OFF LEASHES ARE SUBJECT TO FINES)

Click Here for 2010 Barrier Beach Vehicle Management Policies
 
Click Here for Tide Chart/Beach Closure Calendar for August

Click Here for Tide Chart/Beach Closure Calendar for September

 

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NOTICE

 

Due to impacts from erosion, tide, weather, and Federal/State required protection of shorebirds the ORV Corridor may be subject to closure at any time.

 

INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT:

******* REMINDER ******* ORV’s are required to be off the resource(s) by 9:00 PM. (Unless ACTIVELY fishing- See Regulations)

 

REGISTERED VEHICLES MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WHEN DRIVING ON THE BEACH:

  • Jack

  • Jack Plank ( 12 x 12 x 5/8”)

  • Shovel

  • Heavy Duty Tow Line or Chain

  • Low Pressure Gauge

Off Road Vehicle (ORV) stickers are on sale at the Dennis Town Offices.
The cost for licenses are:

  • Resident: $100.00

  • Non-Resident: $200.00

The ORV sticker is non-refundable.
Stickers must be displayed on the front bumper, drivers side.  Example

 

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Wildlife
Hunting Information

 

HUNTING SEASON IS:  Closed

 

NO HUNTING ON SUNDAYS!

 

ORANGE CAPS REQUIRED

 

***** Consult your Massachusetts Fish and Wildlife Guide to Fishing, Hunting and Trapping for information regarding Hunting Rules and Regulations. 

 

**** NOTE ****  Hunting Licenses are available at the Town Clerk’s Office

 

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Agricultural Commission
MEMBERS:    
John LowellChair

Laura McDowell-May

 
Jenifer Holloman 
Jason Beetz 
Veronica Worthington 
  
The Agricultural Commission meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

 

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Staff Listing

 

Karen Johnson, Department Head

kjohnson@town.dennis.ma.us

 

Alan Marcy, Shellfish Constable

amarcy@town.dennis.ma.us

 

Paul Wightman, Officer, Natural Resources

pwightman@town.dennis.ma.us

 

Tanya Daigneault, Natural Resource Officer

tdaigneault@town.dennis.ma.us

 

Maryellen Fabiano-Stowe, Principal Office Assistant. mfabiano@town.dennis.ma.us

 

 
Office Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30

POB 2060, 485 Main Street, South Dennis MA 02660 508.760-6123 fax 508-394-8309

The Natural Resource/Conservation/Shellfish Office is open M-F 8:30-4:30. Natural Resource Officers are on duty 365 days a year.

 

If you are in need of emergency assistance related to Natural Resources, please contact the Town of Dennis Police Department at 508-394-1315.

 

 
 

 

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