Regular Meetings

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Members

• Gary Piszczek, Chairman (D)
  Term: May 2024 to January 1, 2029
• Ted Zajac 
  Term: June 2023 to January 1, 2028
• Matthew Snurkowski, Vice Chairman (R)
  Term: December 12, 2019 - December 31, 2025
• Lynwood Crary (D)
  Term: March 28, 2019 - December 31, 2025
• Margaret Gibson (D)
  Term: March 28, 2019 - December 31, 2025
• Sandy Pimentel (R)
  Term: January 25, 2021 - December 31, 2026
• Rebecca Hayes (U)
  Term: May 2024 to January 1, 2030

Alternate Members

• Roberta Charpentier (U)
  Term to December 31, 2025
• Ray Offenbacher (R)
  Term to January 1, 2031

Overview

As defined in Section 7-131a of the Connecticut General Statutes, Conservation & Agricultural Commissions are advisory in nature. They are mandated to keep an index of open space and natural resources, conduct research into the possible utilization of land areas, approve grant applications for open space and preservation purposes, and keep records of meetings and activities. In addition, there are a dozen optional responsibilities available to Conservation & Agricultural Commissions.

In 2009 and 2010 the Preston Conservation and Agricultural Commission chose to focus on:

• Management of conservation land/easements
• Updating and expanding Preston’s resource inventory
• Connecting with regional agencies
• Finalizing conservation regulations
• Preparing for the next Plan of Conservation and Development