Inland Wetlands & Watercourses Commission

The Pomfret Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission is the governing agency appointed to protect the wetlands and watercourses of the Town of Pomfret. Any person wishing to conduct a regulated activity within a watercourse or within the 150 foot upland review area adjacent to a wetland and/or wishing to conduct an activity which requires a Pomfret Building Permit must first obtain Inland Wetlands and Watercourses permission for such activity. See the regulations for details.

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Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Ryan Brais Assistant Town Planner, Zoning/Wetlands Enforcement (860) 974-9135
Sarah Healey Clerk 860-974-9135

Board Members

Name Title
John Bergendahl Member (R) 11/17/25-1/1/27
Alex Howe Chairman (U) 11/17/25-1/1/27
Nancy McMerriman Vice-Chairman (D) 1/1/24-1/1/28
William Gould Member (D) 1/1/25-1/1/29
James Rowley Member (U) 1/1/24-1/1/28
Vacant Seat Alternate () 1/1/24-1/1/28
Vacant Seat Alternate (U) 10/07/24-1/1/28
Vacant Seat Alternate () 1/1/25 - 1/1/28
John Folsom Member (D) 1/1/26-1/1/30