Conservation Commission
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission Statement of the Freedom Conservation Commission Committee (FCC) is to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural beauty and ecological health of our town’s lakes, forests, and wildlife habitats. We are dedicated to fostering a deep connection between the community and the environment through education, stewardship, and sustainable practices. By working together, we aim to ensure that these vital natural resources remain vibrant and accessible for generations to come.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The FCC is an advisory board organized for the proper utilization and protection of natural resources within Freedom. The FCC works closely with the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Select Board, Forest Advisory Committee and local lake associations. They also collaborate with local and state conservation organizations in NH.
The Freedom Conservation Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall. Deadline for agenda items is the Tuesday prior to the posted meeting date. Items submitted either after the deadline or incompletely filled out, will not be placed on the agenda. Such applications will be deferred.
2025 Meeting Schedule
The Freedom Conservation Commission meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall. Deadline for agenda items is the Tuesday prior to the posted meeting date. Items submitted either after the deadline or incompletely filled out, will not be placed on the agenda. Such applications will be deferred.
| Application Submittal Closing Deadline | Regular FCC Meeting |
| January 14 | January 21 |
| February 11 | February 18 |
| March 11 | March 18 |
| April 8 | April 15 |
| May 13 | May 20 |
| June 10 | June 17 |
| July 8 | July 15 |
| August 12 | August 19 |
| September 9 | September 16 |
| October 14 | October 21 |
| November 11 | November 18 |
| December 9 | December 16 |
Committee Members
Jeff Nicoll
Susan Marks
Robert Oram
Michele Keenan
Nancy Cristoferi
Megan Broderick
Michel Cloutier
Susan Hoople
Vacant
Support Staff
Lindsay Pettengill
Resources
- Town of Freedom Natural Resource Inventory
- An In-depth Overview of our Town’s Natural Resources (Lakes, Rivers, Forest, Wetlands, etc)
- FCC Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
- Created from the State of NH Guidelines for Conservation Commissions (RSA 36-A)
- Ossipee Lake Alliance
- Freedom Town Forest Nature Trail
- Shoreland Protection Act
- Things to know if you live on the water!
February 18, 2025
Public Meeting of the
Freedom Conservation Commission and Forest Advisory Committee
will be held
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
6:30 pm
At the Freedom Town Hall
| Agenda | Estimated Time (Min.) | |
| 1 | Quorum Check, Roll Call FAC/FCC | 5 |
| 2 | Approval of January 2025 FAC/FCC Meeting Minutes | 5 |
| FAC | ||
| 3 | Speaker: DNCR Conservation Easement Forester Alexa Kosalek | 20 |
| 4 | Forest Operational Overview / Timber Forecast | 10 |
| 5 | Forest Maps and Overlays | 10 |
| 6 | Scrub Oak Scramblers Update | 5 |
| 7 | Annual Forest Maintenance Checklist | 15 |
| 8 | FAC Invoices | |
| FCC | ||
| 9 | Speaker: Green Mountain Conservation Group Ex. Director, Nancy Ritger | 20 |
| 10 | Aquatics Budget Update | 10 |
| 11 | Water Quality Testing Update and Communications | 10 |
| 12 | Applications for Review | |
| 12.1 | Danforth Project | 15 |
| 12.2 | Wabanaki Project Review and Discussion | 25 |
| 13 | FCC Website Development Update | 5 |
| 14 | FCC Invoices | |
| 15 | Other business to come before the Commission | 5 |
| 16 | Public Comment | 5 |
| Adjourn | ||
| TOTAL Minutes | 165 |
Note: Deadline for agenda items for this meeting closed at 12pm on 02/11/2025
Meeting Minutes
2024 Minutes
01-16-2024 – Cancelled
Meeting Minutes
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