Ralph Robert Willmer

Background

Willmer, Ralph Robert was born on March 12, 1955 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Charles Fred and Helga Willmer.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resources Management, State University of New York, Syracuse, 1977. Master of Arts in Urban and Environmental Policy, Tufts University, 1986.

Career

Worked at McGregor & Shea, Professional Corporation (Boston, Master of Arts) specializing in General Practice. Environmental, Hazardous Materials, Land Use, Natural Resources, Real Estate, Zoning, Subdivision Law, Municipal Planning, Insurance, Housing Law and Civil and Appellate Practice in all Courts. Company-Author: "Watershed Protection Plans-Wachusett Reservoir Watershed, Quabbin Reservoir and Ware River Watersheds," Reports for the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, 1991.

"Dealing with Hazardous Waste Sites-A Compendium for Highway Agencies," Report for the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, 1988.

Author: "Watershed Protection for Towns," Metropolitan District Commission, 1993. "Hazardous Waste Management & Facility Siting in Massachusetts," Environmental Planning Quarterly Volume 6, Number.

3, 1988. "Implementation of the Wildlife Habitat Interest Under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Acting," Proceedings of Symposium on Fresh Water Wetlands and Wildlife, Charleston, South Carolina (U.S.), 1986.

Zoning Ordinances, Subdivision Regulations, and Impact Fee Studies for New England Municipalities. Member: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Solid Waste Advisory Committee.

National Association of Environmental Professionals. Member: Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association (President, 1991-1995.

Vice-President, 1988-1991).

(Environmental Planner). McGregor & Shea is a Boston law firm of attorneys and environmental planners, specializing in environmental law, real estate, and litigation. The work of the firm involves air and water pollution, toxic substances and hazardous wastes, insurance claims, wetlands and floodplain protection, zoning and subdivision control, public health and safety, open space and wildlife, easements and eminent domain, water supply protection, growth control, real estate development, coastal zone management, and environmental impact statements.

Achievements

• Ralph R. Willmer has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

President, vice president, treasurer, clerk, board directors Boston Oil Consumers Alliance, Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, 1982-1991. Member American Planning Association (board directors 1998-1902, Distinguished Service award Massachusetts chapter 1995, Merit award for cost of community services project 1996, planning award for cost of community services project Rhode Island chapter 1997, National Distinguished Contribution award 1998), New England Association Environmental Professionals (board directors), Massachusetts Association Consultant Planners (president).

Interests

• Bicycling, skiing, hiking, bonsai.

Connections

Married Colleen Mae Walters, June 14, 1980. 1 child, Rebecca Caitlin.

Father:

Charles Fred

Mother:

Helga Willmer

Spouse:

Colleen Mae Walters

child:

Rebecca Caitlin Willmer