Town of Becket - Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

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What does the Becket Conservation Commission do?	What happens after I submit my application?
Why is protection of water resources important?	What happens at Commission meetings?
What work that I may want to do on my property is under the jurisdiction of the Becket Conservation Commission?	When does the Commission meet?
How do I know if my work is in or near a resource area?	Should I attend the meeting?
What do I do if I think someone is violating the Wetlands Protection Act?	Do I have to notify my neighbors about my project?
What should I do if I want to do any kind of work in or near a resource area or that may be under the jurisdiction of the Conservation Commission?	How do I appeal a decision by the Commission?
What type of application form should I use for my project?	When can I start working?
What should I include in my application?	What happens if I start work without obtaining a permit or if I do not follow my Order of Conditions?
How much will this cost?	What happens when my work is complete?
Do I need to hire a professional engineer or other licensed professional?	How do I find out more?


	DISCLAIMER Please note that the information on this website is meant to simplify very complicated regulations, and is not meant to substitute for applicants' responsibility to understand and follow applicable laws, and read the official forms and instructions carefully. In cases where information on this website disagrees or appears to disagree with state and local regulations and policies, the official regulations and policies take precedent. Thanks to the Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection for contributing to information on this website.