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Lakeville conservation commission recommends Matt Ferrera for appointment
Summary
The Lakeville Conservation Commission voted to recommend Matt Ferrera to the Board of Selectmen for appointment to a vacant seat, and agreed to forward a memo to the Selectmen; the nominee said he intends to learn the commission’s processes and participate in site visits.
The Lakeville Conservation Commission voted on May 13 to recommend Matt Ferrera for appointment to a vacant seat on the commission and agreed to forward a recommendation memo to the Board of Selectmen.
The recommendation followed a brief interview during which Ferrera said he has a construction background and recent projects in the region and that he moved to Lakeville to “learn how I can help the community and be part of the team.” Mark Minton, the commission’s conservation agent, and several commission members questioned Ferrera about relevant experience working near wetlands.
Minton said the commission would send a recommendation memo to the Board of Selectmen and that, if appointed, Ferrera would receive official paperwork and be sworn in. Commission members then moved and seconded a nomination motion; the commission voted in favor by voice vote.
Ferrera told members he plans to shadow site visits and learn the commission’s protocols. During the interview Ferrera said he had done work “close to the wetlands” and described the equipment and materials he has used.
The commission’s recommendation does not itself appoint Ferrera; the Board of Selectmen must act on the commission’s memo and make the appointment. Minton said Laurie (the commission’s staff) will notify the nominee about next steps and the meeting at which the Selectmen will consider the recommendation.
Ferrera left the meeting after the vote. The commission’s next regular meeting was announced as May 27, 2025.
