Public Notices listed here are from a variety of sources, from town conservation commissions and select boards to state and federal agencies. These listings are for Berkshire, Hampshire, Hampden, and Franklin counties. Listings are only posted if they are environmental in nature. You can find all public notices for Massachusetts here.
Conservation Commission public notices are in accordance with Mass. General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40 – the Wetlands Protection Act.
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ADAMS, NORTH ADAMS, MONROE, FLORIDA – DEPARTEMNT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF WETLANDS AND WATERWAYS 401 Water Quality Certification Application Public Notice Pursuant to 33.U.S.C.1341 and MGL c21 @43, notice is hereby given of a 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) application for the E131 Asset Condition Refurbishment (ACR) Project in Adams, North Adams, Monroe, and Florida, Massachusetts, within the E131 Line Right-of-Way (ROW), by New England Power Company (NEP). The project involves the refurbishment of the transmission line and construction of access roads to facilitate the proposed project and for future maintenance and emergency use. Additional information may be obtained from Katy Wilkins, Tighe & Bond, via phone at (413) 875-1305 or via email at KLWilkins@tighebond.com. Written comments on this 401 WQC Application may be sent within 21 days of this notice to: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Wetlands and Waterways 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 The Department will consider all written comments on this 401 WQC Application received by the Public Comments Deadline. Any group of ten persons of the Commonwealth, any aggrieved person, or any government body or private organization with a mandate to protect the environment that has submitted written comments may also appeal the Department’s Certification and that failure to submit comments before the end of public comment period may result in the waiver of any right to an adjudicatory hearing. May 30 4435624
BERKSHIRE COUNTY: COUNTYWIDE
MOSQUITO CONTROL NOTICE The Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project will begin 2024 (ULV) Ultra Low Volume truck mounted spray applications to control flying mosquitoes from on or about June 1, 2024 to October 1, 2024. Applications are initiated by a demonstrated need based on surveillance data and action thresholds. All applications will occur between dusk and dawn Monday thru Friday. The material to be used is -DUET EPA# 1021-1795-8329 -MERUS 3.0 EPA# 8329-108 Any resident of a member town who wishes their property to be excluded from these applications should visit: https://www.mass.gov/forms/request-for-exclusion-from-wide-area-application-of-pesticides To obtain application schedules and locations call 413-447-9808 Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. after June 1, 2024 or follow Berkshire County Mosquito Control Project at berkshiremosquito.org . AD# 85050 05/18/2024
BERKSHIRE COUNTY: CITY or TOWN INDEX (alphabetical order)
CHESHIRE – Town of Cheshire Conservation Commission Public Hearing The Cheshire Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cheshire Community House, Meeting Room, 191 Church Street, to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Mark Cyrulik, 414 Savoy Road, for replacement of a septic system. And for an NOI, at 6:45 p.m., filed by Rita Renton, 19 Sand Mill Hill Road, for a septic system replacement. And for an RDA at 7:00 p.m. filed by Stephen Marko, 386 Savoy Road, for a septic system replacement. The hearing is a requirement of M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40 of the Wetland Protection Act. Carol Francesconi Cheshire Conservation Commission Ad# 85872 06/21/2024
EGREMONT – EGREMONT CONSERVATION COMMISSION Egremont Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid/ Zoom Public Hearing (Commissioners live, others remote) at 5:30 pm on Thursday, June 27 on Notice of Intent (NOI) from the Town of Egremont, regarding Mt. Washington Rd roadway reconstruction with minor widening, storm water drainage updates, erosion repair, and guardrail and safety improvements, some within Inland Resource Areas, subject to the WPA . Zoom login information will be included in the Commission’s agenda, published 6/20. David Seligman, Chair ECC AD# 85979 06/20/2024
EGREMONT – EGREMONT CONSERVATION COMMISSION Egremont Conservation Commission will hold a Hybrid/Zoom public hearing (Commissioners live/others remote) at 5:30 pm on Thursday, June 27 on a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) from Erica Randlett, 65 Lakeside Drive, regarding removal of trees within the Buffer Zone of Prospect Lake, subject to the WPA. Zoom login information will be included in the Commissions agenda published 6/25. David Seligman, Chair ECC AD# 85978 06/20/2024
GREAT BARRINGTON – GREAT BARRINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Great Barrington Conservation Commission will hold an in-person and virtual on-line remote public hearing at Town Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM to consider a Request for Determination under the Berkshire Scenic Mountains Act Regulations from Bill Stratton Building Co. on behalf of John & Caroline Bauman. The property is at 24-30 Berkshire Heights Road. The proposed work consists of removing numerous dead, diseased or dangerous trees and thinning some trees in a limited area to enhance the existing vista. Persons wishing to access this on-line public meeting should consult the posted Agenda for instructions and access codes. Kate VanOlst, Chairperson. AD# 86024 06/20/2024
GREAT BARRINGTON – GREAT BARRINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Great Barrington Conservation Commission will hold an in-person and virtual on-line remote public hearing at Town Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM to consider an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation from the Horsley Witten Group on behalf of Berkshire Hills Regional School District. The property is at 600 and 662 Stockbridge Road, Map 39 Lots 4 & 19. Persons wishing to access this on-line public meeting should consult the posted Agenda for instructions and access codes. Kate VanOlst, Chairperson. AD# 86023 06/20/2024
GREAT BARRINGTON – GREAT BARRINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Great Barrington Conservation Commission will hold an in-person and virtual on-line remote public meeting at Town Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM to consider a Request for Determination from Berkshire Geo-Technologies on behalf of Jeanne Chesanow, Trustee. The property is at 28 Blue Hill Road, Map 37 Lot 2. The proposed work consists of upgrading a failed septic system adjacent to an intermittent stream. Persons wishing to access this on-line public meeting should consult the posted Agenda for instructions and access codes. Kate VanOlst, Chairperson. AD# 86021 06/20/2024
GREAT BARRINGTON – GREAT BARRINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Great Barrington Conservation Commission will hold an in-person and virtual on-line remote public hearing at Town Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM to consider a Notice of Intent from S-K Design Group on behalf of Lenox Landings Barrington Brook Holdings LLC. The property is at 3 Thrushwood Lane, Map 32 Lot 2-36. The proposed work consists of constructing a new single-familyhouse partly in the Buffer Zone of an Intermittent Stream. Persons wishing to access this on-line public meeting should consult the posted Agenda for instructions and access codes. Kate VanOlst, Chairperson. AD# 86020 06/20/2024
GREAT BARRINGTON – GREAT BARRINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Great Barrington Conservation Commission will hold an in-person and virtual on-line remote public hearing at Town Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM to consider a Notice of Intent from Stockman Associates LLC on behalf of Berkshire Natural Resources Council. The property is on Alford Road, Map 33 Lots 1, 40W, 15-40 and 91. The proposed work consists of construction of a 5.4-mile hiking loop trail crossing forested swamp and intermittent streams and wetland tributaries to Long Pond. Persons wishing to access this on-line public meeting should consult the posted Agenda for instructions and access codes. Kate VanOlst, Chairperson. AD# 86019 06/20/2024
GREAT BARRINGTON – GREAT BARRINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Great Barrington Conservation Commission will hold an in-person and virtual on-line remote public hearing at Town Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM to consider a Notice of Intent from S-K Design Group on behalf of Louis Forouhar. The property is at 51 Dresser Avenue, Map 14 Lot 233 & 235. The proposed work consists of removing three trees and extending an existing deck within the Riverfront Area of the Housatonic River. Persons wishing to access this on-line public meeting should consult the posted Agenda for instructions and access codes. Kate VanOlst, Chairperson. AD# 86018 06/20/2024
GREAT BARRINGTON – GREAT BARRINGTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Great Barrington Conservation Commission will hold an in-person and virtual on-line remote public hearing at Town Hall on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM to consider a Notice of Intent from Gill Engineering on behalf of the Town of Great Barrington. The property is a section of Brush Hill Road, Map 35 Lot 15. The proposed work consists of replacing the culvert under the road for the un-named tributary running to Brookside Pond. Persons wishing to access this on-line public meeting should consult the posted Agenda for instructions and access codes. Kate VanOlst, Chairperson. AD# 86022 06/20/2024
LANESBOROUGH – TOWN OF LANESBOROUGH CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Lanesborough Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:30 pm for a Request for Determination submitted for reconstruction and expansion of a deck at 33 Grove Ave, Lanesborough MA.Meeting will be held in person at the Lanesborough Town Hall. Information regarding remote access through the Zoom platform can be found on the posted agenda. Comments may be sent to the Lanesborough Conservation Commission at 83 North Main Street, P.O. Box 1492, Lanesborough, MA 01237 or via email at lanesboroughconservation@gmail.com Stacy Parsons Agent, Lanesborough Conservation Commission Ad# 85959 06/21/2024
LENOX – LENOX WATER 2023 COMSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT/ WATER QUALITY REPORT The Town of Lenox Department of Public Works has included in the May 2024 Water and Sewer bills the link to the Town Web Site to access our 2023 Consumer Confidence/ Water Quality Report. The report contains information about the Town of Lenox water sources, testing results and other water related items. In accordance with State and Federal guidelines, this report is issued each year. Additional copies of the report can be obtained and are available at the Lenox DPW at 275 Main Street, the Lenox Town Hall, Lenox Library, Lenox Post Office, Lenoxdale Post Office and on the town website at https://www.townoflenox.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif3341/f/uploads/2023_consumer_confidence_report_0.pdf. For any questions regarding the report, please contact the Lenox Water Department at (413)637-5525 AD# 86031 06/21/2024
PITTSFIELD – DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATERWAYS REGULATION PROGRAM Notice of License Application pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 91 Waterways License Application Number 24-WW01-0033-APP Applicant: Williams College Project Location: 5 Onota Lane, Pittsfield, Berkshire County Public Comments Deadline: July 11, 2024 Notification Date: June 12, 2024 Public Notice is hereby given of the Waterways Application by Williams College to replace an existing 2,352 square foot docking facility with a 3,862.5 square foot bottom-anchored seasonal docking facility comprised of a 180-foot long by 20-foot wide crew dock with two (2) 15 feet long by 3 feet 9-inches wide extensions connected to the existing retaining wall/bulkhead with a 15-foot long by 10-foot wide gangway; and maintain the existing timber retaining walls/bulkhead located in and on Waters of Onota Lake at 5 Onota Lane in the City of Pittsfield, Berkshire County. The proposed project has been determined to be Water-Dependent. The Department will consider all written comments on this Waterways Application received by July 11, 2024 (Public Comments Deadline). Failure of any aggrieved person or group of ten (10) citizens or more to submit written comments to the Waterways Regulation Program by the Public Comments Deadline will result in the waiver of any right to an adjudicatory hearing in accordance with 310CMR 9.13(4)(c). The group of citizens must include at least five (5) citizens who are residents of the municipality in which the proposed project is located. A public hearing may be held upon request by the Municipal Official. Project plans and documents for the Waterways application are on file for public viewing electronically at: https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/EEA/PublicApp/ (then enter Application Number “24-WW01-0033- APP” in the Search Page as the Record ID). If you need assistance, please contact susan.you@mass.gov or if you do not have access to email, please leave a message at (617) 292-5929 for alternative options. It is recommended that documents and correspondence be filed electronically when possible. If you do not have access to email, hard copy documents may be mailed or hand delivered to: MassDEP-BWR Waterways Regulation Program c/o Susan You, 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 AD# 85646 06/08/2024
WILLIAMSTOWN – WILLIAMSTOWN CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2024 The Williamstown Conservation Commission will meet on Thursday, JUNE 27 at 7:00 PM via Zoom and at The Municipal Building, 31 North Street. The Commission will consider, subject to the Wetlands Protection Act (310 CMR 10.00) and MGL Chapter 141, 40, the following application: 7:00 PM A Request for Notice on Intent Application for Jacob and Amanda Dabrowski for construction of a driveway and underground utility connections located at 0 Sand Springs Road. Work to occur within the riverfront area. Please visit https://sites.google.com/williamstownma.gov/concom/home for information about this meeting and details on how to connect to the Conservation Commission and participate in this public hearing. The meeting is also available on WilliNet live, Ch. 1303 for Williamstown Spectrum Cable customers or streaming on WilliNet.org. Any questions or comments prior to the meeting can be sent to ConCom@WilliamstownMA.gov. Lauren Stevens, Chairman Ad# 85974 06/20/2024
HAMPSHIRE / HAMPDEN COUNTY: COUNTYWIDE
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HAMPSHIRE / HAMPDEN COUNTY: CITY or TOWN INDEX (alphabetical order)
AMHERST – NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION Former AJ Hastings, Mercantile Building 45 South Pleasant Street, Amherst MA RTN 1-10552 A release of oil and/or hazardous materials has occurred at this location, which is a disposal site as defined by M.G.L. c. 21E, @ 2 and the Massachusetts Contingency Plan, 310 CMR 40.0000. On April 12, 2024 (Book 15109, Page 71), South Pleasant Street, LLC recorded with the Hampshire County Registry of Deeds a NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION on the disposal site, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1080 through 40.1084. The NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION was originally recorded on February 3, 1995 (Book 4623, Page 84) and then amended on March 20, 2003 (Book 7103, Page 23). The RELEASED NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION and the disposal site file can be viewed at MassDEP website using Release Tracking Number (RTN) 1-10552 at https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/portal#!/search/wastesite or at Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Western Regional Office, 436 Dwight Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01103, (413) 784-1100. June 20 4436296
AMHERST – LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT AMHERST CONSERVATION COMMISSION Notice of Public Hearing Wednesday, June 26, 2024 The Amherst Conservation Commission will hold the following virtual Public Meeting under MGL Ch. 131, Sec. 40, the Rivers Protection Act, and Article 3.31 – Wetlands Protection under the Town of Amherst General Bylaws. Virtual login can be accessed from the following link: https://amherstma.zoom.us/j/96982361133 Phone access is available by calling: US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 408 638 0968 Webinar ID: 969 8236 1133 International numbers available: https://amherstma.zoom.us/u/aoM8j6c8d 7:30 PM Notice of Intent – SWCA on behalf of the University of Massachusetts for an after-the-fact Notice of Intent application for the construction of a pavilion and associated site work in the Orchard Hill Residential Area at 152 Orchard Hill Drive. The project includes work within the 100-foot Buffer to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (WPA) and within Amherst Bylaw jurisdictional waterway. June 19 4436217
EASTHAMPTON – PUBLIC NOTICE Easthampton Planning Board In accordance with Mass. General Laws, Chapter 40A, Section 11, the Easthampton Planning Board will hold the following public hearing both via Google Meet and in the Municipal Building, 2nd floor conference room at 50 Payson Avenue, Easthampton on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm: Tasty Top Development, LLC – The applicant is seeking a modification to their approved special permit to modify condition 1.a “Prior to commencing any site work associated with any part of this project, the applicant shall present the final plans and permit approved by MassDOT as well as any associated final approval from the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), and the Easthampton Conservation Commission (or MassDEP) at a public meeting.” The applicant is seeking to allow some infrastructure site work to begin before completion of the MassDOT permit process. The properties are located at 93, 95, 97 Northampton Street (Map 128, Lots 113, 114 & 112) and split zoned Highway Business (HB) and Residential Suburban A (R-15). Applications can be viewed online: https://easthamptonma.gov/PlanningBoard Google Meet joining info Video call link: https:// meet.google.com/jbc-mpjv-fhb Or dial: (US) +1 929-276-0894 PIN: 778 388 831# Jesse Belcher-Timme, Chair, Easthampton Planning Board June 11, 18 4435991
NORTHAMPTON – Northampton Conservation Commission Public Hearings Thursday, June 27, 2024 Remote Teleconference Meeting 5:30 PM Request for Determination of Applicability to determine if installation of a petroleum absorbent boom is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act or Northampton Wetlands Ordinance. Saskia Oosting/Eversource. Historic Mill River Channel, Smith Street/Michelman Ave 5:45 PM Request for Determination of Applicability to determine if wooden trail crossing is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act or Northampton Wetlands Ordinance. Northampton Office of Planning & Sustainability, Saw Mill Hills, Map ID 22-7 Applications and related documents for current projects can be viewed at https://northamptonma.portal.opengov.com/search Full agendas and continuations at northamptonma.gov/calendar Instructions for entering the remote hearings will be posted on the meeting agenda at northamptonma.gov/calendar at least 48 hours ahead of the meeting. June 22 4436545
NORTHAMPTON – Northampton Public Hearings June 27, 2024 Zoning Board of Appeals VIA REMOTE TELECONFERENCE 5:45 PM ZBA findings permit to enclose a porch and add a mud room to a house with nonconforming setbacks by GM Toulson Wimmer at 27 Woodbine Ave, Map ID 25A-156. 6:00 PM ZBA findings permit to remove two nonconforming curb cuts and move one by DC Coffee at 5 Fulton Ave, Map ID 39A-030. Planning Board, In City Council Chambers, 212 Main St, Northampton (Teleconference for Viewing/Chat only) 7:00 PM Adoption of Historic Plan Element of Sustainable Northampton Climate Resilience & Regeneration Plan. 8:15 PM Site Plan Review 4,744+- square foot building, solar canopy, EV charging by DC Coffee at 5 Fulton Ave, Northampton, Map ID 39A-30. Projects at: https://northamptonma.portal.opengov.com/search June 13, 20 4436127
NORTHAMPTON – PUBLIC NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROJECT: Mill River Streambank Stabilization LOCATION: Off Tennis Court Drive, Northampton, Massachusetts PROPONENT: Smith College The undersigned is submitting an Environmental Notification Form (“ENF”) to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs on or before June 17, 2024 This will initiate review of the above project pursuant to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (“MEPA”, M.G.L. c. 30, s.s. 61-62I). Copies of the ENF may be obtained from: Rosalie Starvih by emailing Rosalie.Starvish@gza.com or Joe Rogers by emailing Joseph.Rogers@gza.com or visiting https//www.gza.com/mill-river-bank-repair-project Electronic copies of the ENF are also being sent to the Conservation Commission and Planning Board of Northampton. The Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs will publish notice of the ENF in the Environmental Monitor, will receive public comments on the project for 20 days, and will then decide, within ten days, if an Environmental Impact Report is needed. A site visit and/or remote consultation session on the project may also be scheduled. All persons wishing to comment on the project, or to be notified of a site visit and/or remote consultation session, should email MEPA@mass.gov. Mail correspondence will continue to be accepted, though responses may be delayed. Mail correspondence should be direct to the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, 100 Cambridge St., Suite 900, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, Attention: MEPA Office, referencing the above project. By Smith College (Proponent) June 20 4436295
PLAINFIELD – Public Meeting The Plainfield Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting Wed. June 26 at 6:30 PM to Review a Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by Kurt Thibault. The request is whether a farm irrigation pond is subject to the jurisdiction of the Wetlands Protection Act. This meeting is in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 131 Section 40 of the Wetlands Protection Act. June 13 4436108
FRANKLIN COUNTY: COUNTYWIDE
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: CITY or TOWN INDEX (alphabetical order)
ASHFIELD – Town of Ashfield Conservation Commission Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Chapter 131, Section 40, the Ashfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 26th, 2023, at 7:35 p.m. by Zoom and in person at the Ashfield Town Hall. A Request for Determination of Applicability has been submitted by the Ellen Leue for activities associated with the construction of a single family home. The site is located on Cape Street and shown on Town of Ashfield Assessors’ Map 13, Lot 21. A digital copy of the Request is available for review on the ashfield.org website and a hard copy is available at Ashfield Town Hall. The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Use the following url to join via the Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82560365897?pwd=U2VhWENDOStkRkY1OGYxZ2dPM2FnZz09 To join by phone: Dial 646-558-8656 Enter 995-6572-4536 Ashfield Conservation Commission Aaron Nelson, Chair June 19 4436247
ASHFIELD – Town of Ashfield Conservation Commission Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, MGL Chapter 131, Section 40, the Ashfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, June 26th, 2023, at 7:45 p.m. by Zoom and in person at the Ashfield Town Hall. A Request for Determination of Applicability has been submitted by Mark Rachmaciej for activities associated with the replacement of a failed septic system. The site is located at 612 John Ford Road and shown on Town of Ashfield Assessors’ Map 9, Lot 11. A digital copy of the Request is available for review on the ashfield.org website and a hard copy is available at Ashfield Town Hall. The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Use the following url to join via the Internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82560365897?pwd=U2VhWENDOStkRkY1OGYxZ2dPM2FnZz09 To join by phone: Dial 646-558-8656 Enter 995-6572-4536 Ashfield Conservation Commission Aaron Nelson, Chair June 19 4436246
DEERFIELD – TOWN OF DEERFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL Chapter 131, Section 40, the Deerfield Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on June 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM, to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Wes Smith of Eaglebrook School to see if work depicted on submitted plans for 279 Pine Nook Road, property identified in the Assessors’ records as Map 62, Lot 3 is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. Copies of the Request for Determination of Applicability documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Offices during office hours and on the town’s website at www.deerfieldma.us in the calendar event. This meeting will be held remotely with adequate, alternative means of public access in accordance with House Bill Number 58 of the 193rd General Court, which extended the Governor’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c.30A @ 20, until March 31, 2025. Join Meeting via Web Browser: https://zoom.us/j/6200078930?pwd=Z2d6ZzNuMVhJMkJVT2VUYW9yaFhCQT09 Meeting ID: 620 007 8930 Passcode: 627371 Dial In – 1 929 205 6099 June 20 4436256
DEERFIELD – TOWN OF DEERFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL Chapter 131, @40, the Deerfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on June 27, 2024 at 6 pm to consider an Abbreviated Notice of Intent (ANRAD) and a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) filed by Oscar Almeida to see if work depicted on submitted plans for property located at 81 Stillwater Road, Identified in the Assessors’ records as Map 110 Lot 5.1. Copies of the ANRAD and RDA documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Offices during office hours and on the town’s website at www.deerfieldma.us in the calendar event. This meeting will be held remotely with adequate, alternative means of public access in accordance with House Bill Number 58 of the 193rd General Court, which extended the Governor’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c.30A @ 20, until March 31, 2025. Join Meeting via Web Browser: https://zoom.us/j/6200078930?pwd=Z2d6ZzNuMVhJMkJVT2VUYW9yaFhCQT09 Meeting ID: 620 007 8930 Passcode: 627371 Dial In – 1 929 205 6099 June 20 4436194
DEERFIELD – TOWN OF DEERFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL Chapter 131, Section 40, the Deerfield Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on June 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM, to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Arthur Breuer to see if work depicted on submitted plans for 711 Greenfield Road, property identified in the Assessors’ records as Map 20, Lot 5 is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. Copies of the Request for Determination of Applicability documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Offices during office hours and on the town’s website at www.deerfieldma.us in the calendar event. This meeting will be held remotely with adequate, alternative means of public access in accordance with House Bill Number 58 of the 193rd General Court, which extended the Governor’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c.30A @ 20, until March 31, 2025. Join Meeting via Web Browser: https://zoom.us/j/6200078930?pwd=Z2d6ZzNuMVhJMkJVT2VUYW9yaFhCQT09 Meeting ID: 620 007 8930 Passcode: 627371 Dial In – 1 929 205 6099 June 20 4436185
DEERFIELD – TOWN OF DEERFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL Chapter 131, Section 40, the Deerfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on June 27th, 2024 at 6 pm to consider a Notice of Intent filed by David Purington of The Trustees of Deerfield Academy, for improvements to Hess Center for the Arts stormwater infrastructure and improvements to an existing stormwater outfall on property at 4 Little Meadow Road, identified in the Assessors records as Map 61 Lot 13, Map 49 Lots 4 & 5. Copies of the Notice of Intent documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Offices during office hours and on the town’s website at www.deerfieldma.us in the calendar event. This meeting will be held remotely with adequate, alternative means of public access in accordance with House Bill Number 58 of the 193rd General Court, which extended the Governor’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c.30A @ 20, until March 31, 2025. Join Meeting via Web Browser: https://zoom.us/j/6200078930?pwd=Z2d6ZzNuMVhJMkJVT2VUYW9yaFhCQT09 Meeting ID: 620 007 8930 Passcode: 627371 Dial In – 1 929 205 6099 June 20 4436171
DEERFIELD – TOWN OF DEERFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the Wetlands Protection Act MGL Chapter 131, Section 40, the Deerfield Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on June 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM, to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by David Purington of The Trustees of Deerfield Academy to see if work depicted on submitted plans for 70A Old Main Street, property identified in the Assessors’ records as Map 61 Lot 14, is subject to the Wetlands Protection Act. Copies of the Request for Determination of Applicability documents are on file for public review at the Municipal Offices during office hours and on the town’s website at www.deerfieldma.us in the calendar event. This meeting will be held remotely with adequate, alternative means of public access in accordance with House Bill Number 58 of the 193rd General Court, which extended the Governor’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c.30A @ 20, until March 31, 2025. Join Meeting via Web Browser: https://zoom.us/j/6200078930?pwd=Z2d6ZzNuMVhJMkJVT2VUYW9yaFhCQT09 Meeting ID: 620 007 8930 Passcode: 627371 Dial In – 1 929 205 6099 June 20 4436170
GREENFIELD – LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF GREENFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c 131, s 40, the Greenfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a local Notice of Intent/Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Christy Moore for trail maintenance at Highland Park (Map R01, Lots 10, 12, 15). The public meeting will be held remotely on 6-25-2024, at 6:30 PM, over Zoom at the following link: https://greenfield-ma-gov.zoom.us/j/94021055403?pwd=Zmh6em9reVo1RWxKZ2NqNnF1RnpiQT09. The filing is available for public review at the Greenfield Planning Department. June 17 4436154
HEATH – Heath Conservation Commission Notice of Public Meeting In accordance with the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, the Heath Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting at the Jacobs Road Municipal Center, 18 Jacobs Road in Heath on Thursday June 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM to review a Request for Determination filed by Edward B. Watt for construction of a new residence and related work at 82 Avery Brook Rd. Some of the work will be located within the buffer zones of resource areas. The public and interested parties are welcome to attend. Signed Brian DeVriese – Chair Heath Conservation Commission June 20 4436337
NORTHFIELD – The Conservation Commission for the Town of Northfield will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday, June 26th at 7:00 PM at the Northfield Town Hall, located at 69 Main St. Northfield, MA 01360, to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability, MWPA GLC 131 section 40 for the Town of Northfield to install approximately 130 feet of 12″ casing pipe under the New England Central Railroad easement located on Meadow St, near the intersection of Great Meadow Rd. The Town of Northfield would use this casing pipe to install a 6″ water main allowing the town to replace an existing leak prone water main. This project takes place within the existing roadway and is located within in the 100ft buffer zone located west of Meadow St. A copy of this filing may be reviewed prior to the Hearing by contacting the Conservation Commission via the Town Hall. June 17 4436232
SHELBURNE – NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TOWN OF SHELBURNE, MA The Shelburne Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2022, at 7:15 p.m., via Zoom, to review a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) filed under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act by the Town of Shelburne Highway Department, for culvert replacement, and installation of subdrains at various locations along the length of Old Greenfield Road. The meeting is open to the public, and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. A copy the RDA is available for inspection at the Town Clerk’s office. URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3122115885 Meeting ID: 312 211 5885 Or call in at: 1 929 436 2866 John Richardson, Member and Clerk Shelburne Conservation Commission June 20 4436313
WARWICK – Town of Warwick Conservation Commission In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, the Wetlands Protection Act, the Warwick Conservation Commission herewith gives notice that a public hearing will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Warwick Town Hall regarding the filing of a Notice of Intent by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. DCR is proposing to re-pave the parking lot and to make drainage infrastructure improvements at the Laurel Lake Beach area at Erving State Forest Park. A copy of the NOI is available for review at the Warwick Library. Mary Williamson, Secretary June 24 4436448
WARWICK – Town of Warwick Conservation Commission. In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, the Wetlands Protection Act, the Warwick Conservation Commission herewith gives notice that a public meeting will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Warwick Town Hall regarding the filing of a Request for Determination of Applicability by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. DCR is proposing to conduct repair and maintenance of sections of the Laurel Trail Loop in Erving State Forest. Mary Williamson, Secretary June 24 4436445
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