Conservation Commission
The Town of Stratford has been designated a "Tree City USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation. Pictured above is Mayor Laura Hoydick and Conservation Superintendent Kelly Kerrigan with members of the Stratford Conservation Commission with the plaque from the Foundation presented to the Town.
L-R; Chairman Gregg Dancho, Karen Rodia, Angela Capinera, Mayor Laura Hoydick, Joe Koripsky, Conservation Superintendent Kelly Kerrigan, Councilor Laura Dancho, Cassandra Bryant.
4-Year Term Appointment
9 Members, 1 of which from Town Council & 3 Alternates Appointed by Mayor - Per C.G.S. §7-131a & Charter §1.2; 1.5
Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the Conservation Commission is to promote the development and conservation of natural resources, including water resources, within Town. The Conservation Commission shall:
- Conduct research into the utilization or possible utilization of land areas of the Town.
- Coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes.
- Advertise, prepare and distribute books, charts, plans and pamphlets, as necessary, for its purposes.
- Keep an index of all open areas, publicly or privately owned, including open marshlands, swamps and other wetlands, for the purpose of obtaining information on the proper use of such areas.
- From time to time, recommend to the Mayor, Town Council or Planning Commission places and programs for the development and use of such areas, which may include the acquisition of conservation easements.
- Request the Town Council acquire land in the name of the Town for any of the Conservation Commission’s purposes.
| Council Member Liaison |
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Term Expires |
| Laura Dancho |
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December 9, 2023 |
Regular Members |
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| Karen Rodia |
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September 30, 2026 |
| Cassandra Bryant |
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September 30, 2025 |
| Joe Koripsky |
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September 30, 2023 |
| Josseph DiMenno |
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September 30, 2024 |
| Gregg Dancho, Chair |
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September 30, 2026 |
| Angela Capinera, Vice Chair |
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September 30, 2025 |
| Greg Gross (Resigned) |
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September 30, 2023 |
| William McCann (Resigned) |
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September 30, 2024 |
Alternate Members - 3-Year Terms |
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September 30, 2023 |
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September 30, 2024 |
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AdHoc Members
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| Town Planner: |
Susmitha Attota |
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| Secretary: |
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| Environmental Conservation Superintendent Kelly Kerrigan |
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Agendas and Minutes
Listing files in 'Conservation Commission'
Planting a Shade Tree
Civil Engagement
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