About the HCC
The Hallowell Conservation Commission is made up ofnine citizensappointed by the Mayor. The HCC and its friends work to protect the many natural resources in the Hallowell community. We conduct educational efforts and trail clean-up days, provide environmental information to the Planning Board and City Council, and serve as advocates for natural resources in our community.
The Open Space Plan
At it's September, 2008, the City Council finalzed it's acceptance of Hallowell's first Open Space Plan with minor changes. Many of the recommendations, especially those regarding stream and wetland protection and low-impact development options, are still being debated in the context of Hallowell’s Comprehensive Plan process, so interested folks are encouraged to attend the Comp Plan meetings as well. Information about that process, including meeting dates and minutes can be seen at Planning Decisions website.
Other News
New HCC Member Appointed
The HCC is pleased to introduce our newest member, Deb Sewall. Deb retired from the Hall-Dale Elementary School Library after many happy years among children and books. She is past president of the Kennebec Land Trust, where she still serves on the board of directors. Deb and her husband Syd have lived in Hallowell since 1982. Two of their favorite places in the world are Vaughan Woods and Jamies Pond. A close third is the Hallowell "Res."
Hanger LLC Proposed Subdivison
Hanger LLC (aka Scott Cowger) has proposed a 37-lot subdivision on Outer Central Street near the center of one of the Priority Open Spaces identified in the Hallowell Conservation Commission's Open Space Plan. The HCC feels this project is inappropriate in time, place and manner and has provided comments to the Hallowell Planning Board describing our concerns. Please click on the link below to download a copy of our comments.
HCC's Comments on the Subdivision Application of Hanger, LLC