Many people confuse the Conservation Commission with the Open Space Committee, including local newspapers. The Conservation Commission is an official City commission established under State statute. The Commission is an advisory group only, with no regulatory authority. A Conservation Commission bulletin board located in the Community Center contains information regarding some of these issues.
Meetings are open to the public.
The Cochairmen of the Commission are Terry Jones and Harriet Wilber, who are both active in other Shelton conservation groups. The Commission consists of seven unpaid members who are appointed by the mayor for three-year terms. No more than four members may be from the same political party. Membership turnover is high, so there is often a possibility of joining this group if you are so interested. This group is often confused with the Conservation Commission.