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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CHESHIRE – Conservation Commission Public Hearing Notice Monday April 7, 2025, at 9:30AM 191 Church St – Community House- Meeting Room The Town of Cheshire Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing beginning no earlier than 9:30am on Monday April 7, 2025, at the Community House Meeting Room located at 191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA 01225 to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) submitted by Massachusetts Electric Company (MEC) for the replacement of 24 existing distribution line structures, the installation of 5 new structures, and upgrading existing equipment on Lanesborough Road, Quarry Road, Crusher Road, Willow Cove Road, Horns Beach Road, Shadowland Cove Road, and Lakeshore Drive. Any member of the public is invited to attend and provide comments to the Conservation Commission. Written comments may also be submitted to the Conservation Commission prior to the hearing by mailing them to the Conservation Commission, Town of Cheshire, 191 Church St, Cheshire, MA 01225 or by emailing them to the Executive Assistant, Mia Francesconi, at executiveassistant@cheshire-ma.gov. Documents and plans related to this application can be viewed in the Executive Assistant’s office located at the Community House, 191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA 01225, during open office hours. Ad# 92558 03/28/2025

CHESHIRE – Conservation Commission Public Hearing Notice Monday April 7, 2025, at 9:30AM 191 Church St – Community House- Meeting Room The Town of Cheshire Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing beginning no earlier than 9:30am on Monday April 7, 2025, at the Community House Meeting Room located at 191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA 01225 to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for 38 Mallard Cove, Parcel ID No. 216-025, submitted by Norm Richardson, for removal of the existing mobile home, pouring of a new concrete slab, and the installation of a new mobile home. Any member of the public is invited to attend and provide comments to the Conservation Commission. Written comments may also be submitted to the Conservation Commission prior to the hearing by mailing them to the Conservation Commission, Town of Cheshire, 191 Church St, Cheshire, MA 01225 or by emailing them to the Executive Assistant, Mia Francesconi, at executiveassistant@cheshire-ma.gov. Documents and plans related to this application can be viewed in the Executive Assistant’s office located at the Community House, 191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA 01225, during open office hours. Ad# 92490 03/28/2025

CHESHIRE – Conservation Commission Public Hearing Notice Monday April 7, 2025, at 9:30AM 191 Church St – Community House- Meeting Room The Town of Cheshire Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing beginning no earlier than 9:30am on Monday April 7, 2025, at the Community House Meeting Room located at 191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA 01225 to act on a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for 424 South State Road, Bedard Bros, Parcel ID No. 105-012, submitted by Bedard Brothers Auto Sales, Inc., to install a new utility pole and electric vehicle charging station. Any member of the public is invited to attend and provide comments to the Conservation Commission. Written comments may also be submitted to the Conservation Commission prior to the hearing by mailing them to the Conservation Commission, Town of Cheshire, 191 Church St, Cheshire, MA 01225 or by emailing them to the Executive Assistant, Mia Francesconi, at executiveassistant@cheshire-ma.gov. Documents and plans related to this application can be viewed in the Executive Assistant’s office located at the Community House, 191 Church Street, Cheshire, MA 01225, during open office hours. Ad# 92489 03/28/2025

DALTON – Dalton Conservation Commission Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the MA Wetlands Protection Act, the Dalton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 pm virtually by Zoom to act on a Request for Determination submitted by Dalton Housing Authority for the reconstruction of existing sidewalks located at East Deming St.,( Pomeroy Manor) . Interested parties can access the hearing by visiting mytowngovernment.org/01226 or Dalton-ma.gov. Please send questions to ConservationCommission@dalton-ma.gov. AD# 92749 04/02/2025

GREAT BARRINGTON – DEPARTEMNT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WETLANDS PROGRAM 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 Berkshire Natural Resources Property Exploration Wells Project in Great Barrington by the Great Barrington Fire District (District), 17 East Street, Great Barrington, MA, 01230 on property owned by Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC), 309 Pittsfield Rd., Suite B Lenox, MA. The Project is located at located at 0 State Road, Great Barrington, Massachusetts (Property ID 016.0-0000-0002.A). Proposed activities include the installation of up to two exploration wells to determine the viability of the property to serve as a new drinking water source for the District. Additional information may be obtained from the applicant’s agent – Tighe & Bond, Inc. c/o Jennifer Reynolds, PE, 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085 (413-875-1606). Written comments on this 401 WQC Application may be emailed to: Michael McHugh (Michael.McHugh@mass.gov) Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Wetlands Program 436 Dwight Street Springfield, MA 01103 857-772-8000 Within 21 days of this notice. 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. AD# 92492 03/22/2025

HINSDALE – Town of Hinsdale Conservation Commission Notice of Meeting Hinsdale Conservation Commission will hold a Public Meeting for a Request for Determination of Applicability for installation of In-ground swimming pool at 124 Shore Drive (Map 111, Lot 76) at Town Hall Conference Room at 39 South Street Hinsdale, MA on April 8, 2025 at 6:00PM. Applicant is Wayne Zaniboni. Hinsdale Conservation Commission will hold a Public Meeting for a Request for Determination of Applicability for removal of diseased or dead Ash/Poplar trees and Pine trees at 100 Shore Drive (Map 111, Lot 92) at Town Hall Conference Room at 39 South Street Hinsdale, MA on April 8, 2025 at 6:00PM. Applicant is Louis Allegrone. Hinsdale Conservation Commission will hold a Public Meeting for a Request for Determination of Applicability for removal of fallen trees and branches at 161 Lenore Drive (Map 411, Lot 96.2) at Town Hall Conference Room at 39 South Street Hinsdale, MA on April 8, 2025 at 6:00PM. Applicant is Kelly Sondrini. The meeting is being held in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 131 Section 40 of the Wetlands Protection Act. AD# 92648 04/01/2025

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, April 7, 2025 at 6:20 pm for a Request for Determination submitted by A. Barnes for construction of an addition and deck to the existing single family home at 203 Narragansett Avenue, Lanesborough MA. The meeting will be held in person in the Lanesborough Town Hall Community Room. 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# 92589 03/27/2025

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, April 7, 2025 at 6pm for a Request for Determination submitted by Shaker Ridge Trails for construction of mountain bike trail and bridge over an intermittent stream on Brodie Mountain Rd, (Map 208, Lot 15), Lanesborough MA. The meeting will be held in person in the Lanesborough Town Hall Community Room. 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# 92588 03/27/2025

LEE – PUBLIC NOTICE Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Division of Wetlands and Waterways MassDEP Boston Office 100 Cambridge Street Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114 Pursuant to 33 U.S.C. 1341 and M.G.L. c. 21 26 – 53 and 33 U.S.C. 1341 and M.G.L. c. 21 43 notice is given of a 401 Water Quality Certification application for the replacement of Bridge #L04-005, Meadow Street over Powder Mill Brook in the Town of Lee, Massachusetts by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation – Highway Division, Ten Park Plaza, Room 7360, Boston, MA 02116. The bridge replacement project includes removal of the existing wingwalls and abutments as well as streambed restoration to improve the area. Two weirs will also be constructed in order to reduce the scour related to the waterway and bridge. Additional information may be obtained from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation – Highway Division at the above address, attention Courtney Walker or by emailing courtney.l.walker@dot.state.ma.us. Written comments should be sent to Heidi Davis, MassDEP Wetlands Program, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114 or heidi.davis@mass.gov within twenty-one days of this notice. Any group of ten persons, any aggrieved person, or any governmental body or private organization with a mandate to protect the environment who submits written comments may appeal the Department’s Certification. Failure to submit written comments before the end of the public comment period may result in the waiver of any right to an adjudicatory hearing. AD# 92781 04/03/2025

NEW ASHFORD – The New Ashford Conservation Commission will conduct a hearing on the Town of New Ashford ‘s RDA submittal for proposed work to be conducted at the 199 Mallery Rd site on 4/9/2025 at 6 PM at 188 Mallery Road Ad# 92727 04/02/2025

NEW MARLBOROUGH – Town of New Marlborough Conservation Commission Public Hearing The Conservation Commission of the Town of New Marlborough will hold a public hearing on April 17, 2025 at 4 PM via hybrid meeting call under the provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act, Chapter 131, and Section 40 to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability: Elan Merkel 1277 Hartsville Mill River Road New Marlborough, MA 01230 For the property located at: 1277 Hartsville Mill River Road New Marlborough, MA 01230 Removal of trees and related site work. Freddy Friedman, Co-Chair Conservation Commission Ad# 92736 04/02/2025

NEW MARLBOROUGH – Town of New Marlborough Conservation Commission Public Hearing The Conservation Commission of the Town of New Marlborough will hold a public hearing on April 17, 2025 at 4 PM via hybrid meeting call under the provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act, Chapter 131, and Section 40 to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability: Julie & David Ellison 36 Picard Way Charleston, SC 29412 For the property located at: 228 Deerwood Park Drive New Marlborough, MA 01230 Removal of pump house & installation of patio with retaining wall and related site work. Freddy Friedman, Co-Chair Conservation Commission Ad# 92735 04/02/2025

PERU – Town of Peru Conservation Commission Meeting Notice The Peru Conservation Commission will hold a Public Meeting to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4 p.m. at Peru Town Hall Meeting Room, submitted by Curran Pularo, represented by Berkshire Engineering, regarding property located 16 Strong Road (map 21, lot 6). Project includes construction of a single family home along with a subsurface sewage disposal system. Meeting is being held in accordance with M.G.L. chapter 131, sec. 40 of the Wetlands Protection Act. AD# 92702 04/01/2025

PITTSFIELD – City of Pittsfield Conservation Commission Wetlands Protection Act Public Hearing Mass DEP File Number 263-1211 – Request for Amendment to the Order of Conditions for the replacement of a pedestrian bridge on the Tranquility Trail on property located at the Pittsfield State Forest (Map C15, Block 1, Lot 1.) Such activities are proposed to occur within Riverfront Area (Parker Brook). The applicant is the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. The Pittsfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing under provisions of MGL Ch. 131, Sec. 40, City Council Chambers, City Hall at 6:00PM on Thursday, April 10, 2025. James Conant Chairperson Ad# 92715 04/02/2025

PITTSFIELD – City of Pittsfield Conservation Commission Wetlands Protection Ordinance Public Hearing Pittsfield file number CO-25-01: Notice of Intent application for the construction of a group home on property located on Cascade Street (Map C11, Block 2, Lot 108.) Such activities are proposed to occur within buffer zone to Isolated Vegetated Wetlands. The applicant is Guidewire, Inc. The Pittsfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing under provisions of Ch. 27 of the Pittsfield City Code, City Council Chambers, City Hall at 6:00PM on Thursday, April 10, 2025. James Conant Chairperson Ad# 92712 04/02/2025

PITTSFIELD – City of Pittsfield Conservation Commission Wetlands Protection Act Public Hearing Notice of Intent application for the construction of a barn, landscape berm, and a single-hole golf playing area on property located at 55 Blythewood Drive (Map D9, Block 1, Lot 10.) Such work is proposed to occur within buffer zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands. The applicant is Timothy Taylor. The Pittsfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing under provisions of MGL Ch. 131, Sec. 40, City Council Chambers, City Hall at 6:00PM on Thursday, April 10, 2025. James Conant Chairperson Ad# 92711 04/02/2025

RICHMOND – RICHMOND CONSERVATION COMMISSION LEGAL NOTICE The Conservation Commission for the Town of Richmond will hold a hybrid public hearing/meeting pursuant to M.G.L., c 131, section 39A & 40 and Richmond Zoning Bylaw., c12, section 8.1 on April 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Richmond Town Offices, 1751 State Rd, Richmond, MA to act on the following: WPA RDA, 240 Shore Rd, Map 101, Lot 154, submitted by Brian Grebeldinger for the removal of diseased and dying trees within the buffer zone of Richmond Pond; WPA NOI, 310 Shore Rd, Map 101, Lot 144, submitted by Jennifer Sabino for shore line reinforcement within the resource area of Richmond Pond. The public is encourage to attend by accessing the Agenda on the Richmond’s Town Website. AD# 92637 03/29/2025

SAVOY – In accordance with General Laws Chapter 131, Section 39A, notice is hereby given that a public hearing of the Savoy Conservation Commission will be held on April 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM on the Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Sharyn McWilliams for the construction of a Title 5 system within the buffer zone to the Bank of an unnamed intermittent stream at 1192 Main Road (Lot 5A, Parcel 417-49-4 in Savoy. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Dan Harris, Chair Savoy Conservation Commission AD# 92559 03/27/2025

SHEFFIELD – Town of Sheffield Notice of Public Hearing The Sheffield Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on April 14, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., Town Hall, 21 Depot Square, regarding a Notice of Intent Application, filed by Matthew Rogers for property on 1204 Ashley Falls Rd, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, sec. 40. The proposed project is expanding existing deck and converting deck to an enclosed porch. Don Ward III, Chair Ad# 92562 03/27/2025

SHEFFIELD – Town of Sheffield Notice of Public Hearing The Sheffield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2025 at 7:20 pm, Town Hall, 21 Depot Square, for a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Steve Reber for property on 1215 Home Rd, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, sec. 40. The proposed project is resurfacing existing driveway. Don Ward III, Chair Ad# 92480 03/26/2025

SHEFFIELD – Town of Sheffield Notice of Public Hearing The Sheffield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2025 at 7:10 pm, Town Hall, 21 Depot Square, for a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Andrew Carlson for property on 209 Pike Rd, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, sec. 40. The proposed project is to construct two 30×50 steel shelter buildings. Don Ward III, Chair Ad# 92479 03/26/2025

SHEFFIELD – Town of Sheffield Notice of Public Hearing The Sheffield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Town Hall, 21 Depot Square, for a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by William Caligari for property on 746 Foley Rd, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, sec. 40. The proposed project is removal of pine trees. Don Ward III, Chair Ad# 92478 03/26/2025

STOCKBRIDGE – Pursuant to Chapter 131, Section 40 MGL, the Stockbridge Conservation Commission will hold the following public hearings on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 at the Stockbridge Town Offices and via Zoom beginning at 7pm: Notice of Intent – Robert Heeger, 35 Neilson Lane. Map 203, lot 16. Demolition/reconstruction single family. Sewer connection. (White) AD# 92629 04/01/2025

STOCKBRIDGE – Pursuant to Chapter 131, Section 40 MGL, the Stockbridge Conservation Commission will hold the following public hearings on Tuesday, 8 April 2025 at the Stockbridge Town Offices and via Zoom beginning at 7pm: Notice of Intent – Mohamed Zabian, Stockbridge Industrial Park. Map 226, lot 9. Property cleanup. Notice of Intent – Elizabeth Letvin, 23 Mahkeenac Rd. Map 102, lot 10. Dock. Shed reconstruction. Plantings. (White) AD# 92604 04/01/2025

WEST STOCKBRIDGE – Town of West Stockbridge Conservation Commission West Stockbridge Conservation Commission will hold a hybrid Zoom/Public Meeting on Wednesday April 9, 2025 on a Request for Determination (RDA) by the Town of West Stockbridge, at 0 Great Barrington Road for the construction of a pavilion at Card Pond, subject to the WPA. David Evans, Chair WSCC. Ad #92816 04/03/2025

WILLIAMSTOWN – NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION 90 Denison Drive, 117 Latham Street, and Latham Street, Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267 RELEASE TRACKING NUMBER 1-0020390. 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 March 26, 2025, Williams College terminated and re-recorded with the Berkshire County Registry of Deeds three NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATIONS on the disposal site, pursuant to 310 CMR 40.1070 through 40.1080. The NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION will limit the following site activities and uses on portions of the above property: (i) Use of the Portion of the Property as a residence, nursery school, daycare, nursing home/retirement home, and/or other such use at which a child or other full-time resident can routinely be in contact with soil, except as permitted in the Paragraph 1 of this Notice of Activity and Use Limitation; (ii) Any planned (i.e. non-emergency) activities such as excavation that cause and/or result in the direct contact with, disturbance of, and/or relocation of the soil located beneath the installed soil barrier within the AUL area; (iii) Use of the Portion of the Property for growing of produce or other plants for human consumption without the implementation and use of Best Practices for Non-Commercial Gardening; and (iv) Relocation of soil located beneath the installed soil barrier prior to or without an LSP Opinion that states that such relocation is consistent with maintaining a condition of No Significant Risk. Any person interested in obtaining additional information about the NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION may contact Mr. Paul Ethier, 60 Latham Street, Williamstown, Massachusetts 01267, (413) 587-3967. The NOTICE OF ACTIVITY AND USE LIMITATION and the disposal site file can be viewed at MassDEP website using Release Tracking Number (RTN) 1-0020390 at https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/Portal/#!/search/wastesite, or at MassDEP, Western Regional Office, 436 Dwight Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01103, (413) 784-1100. AD# 92741 04/02/2025

WINDSOR – The Windsor Conservation Commission will hold a Public Meeting on April 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Windsor Town Offices, 1890 Route 9, to review a Request for Determination of Applicability. The proposed work is a replacement septic system installation at 1689 East Windsor Road within the 100′ Buffer Zone. The applicants are Thomas and Ellen LeRose. Ad# 92758 04/03/2025

 

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AMHERST – Legal Advertisement AMHERST CONSERVATION COMMISSION Notice of Public Hearing Wednesday, April 9, 2025 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 – Wendell Wetland Services on behalf of Taylor Davis Landscaping Company, Inc., for maintenance and repair of a stormwater management system, and wetland restoration (removal of materials from wetlands) at 71 West Pomeroy Lane (Map 19D, Lots 12). Proposed work is located within Bordering Vegetated Wetland and Buffer Zone. April 2 4444109

CUMMINGTON – NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Pursuant to Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Chapter 131, Section 40 MGL and 310 CMR 10.00, the Cummington Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on April 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Community House. This is to review the Notice of Intent submitted by the J.S. Bryant School, to do site work at 2 Lilac Ave, Cummington. March 27 4443997

HADLEY – Public Hearing Notice The Hadley Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on a Notice of Intent filed under the provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131 Section 40) and local wetlands bylaw on Tuesday April 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Hadley Senior Center and Zoom on the following application: University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks to upgrade their wastewater treatment plant testing laboratory facilities at 250 Mullins Way, Hadley MA (Map 11C Parcel 23). The public is invited to attend. Copies of the application and plans are available for inspection in the Conservation Office in Town Hall during business hours. The meeting details will be provided on the Conservation Commission‘s Agenda posted on the Town’s website: https://www.hadleyma.org/ at least 48 hours prior to the meeting, or you may email conservation@hadleyma.gov for the agenda to be emailed to you. All are invited to participate. Kayla Loubriel Hadley Conservation Commission April 1 44440083

PELHAM – PELHAM PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A Public Hearing will be held at the Pelham Library Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM, to consider revisions to the Zoning Bylaw as follows: (1) Solar Electric Installations Section 18.2 to remove sections disapproved by the Attorney General and renumber the bylaw accordingly; (2) to remove solar district overlay on the Zoning Map; (3) to revise Section 35 Definitions; Section 5.A Table of Use Regulations; and Section 9.1 as they relate to Accessory Apartments and Dwelling Units to bring the bylaw into compliance with Ch. 150, Sec. 7 and 8 of the Massachusetts Acts of 2024. Copies of proposed changes are available during regular business hours at the Rhodes Building and at www.pelhamma.gov Judith Eiseman, Chair April 2, 9 4443994

 

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BUCKLAND – Town of Buckland Planning Board Notice of Public Hearing-Revisions to Zoning Bylaws RESCHEDULED The Town of Buckland Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. at Buckland Town Hall, 17 State Street. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide community members with the opportunity to comment on the proposed revisions to Buckland’s Zoning Bylaws. The proposed revisions to the Zoning Bylaws include the following: 1) Changes to the Accessory Dwelling Unit language in the bylaw to accommodate recent changes in state law 2) Addition of language promoting pollinator- friendly plantings in the following bylaw sections: 6-1, Backlots; 6-2, Cluster Development; 10, Wireless Service Facilities Bylaw; 12, Site Plan Review, 14, Large Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Electric Generating Installations; and 15, Adult-Use Recreational Marijuana Bylaw. 3) Removal of the term “mobile home”: no longer a legally relevant definition, to clarify the bylaws where they specifically apply to trailers or campers; and newer HUD homes or manufactured homes will no longer be distinguished from other single-unit dwellings in the zoning bylaws. Copies of the proposed revisions are available for inspection in the Town Clerk’s office, 17 State Street, during the Clerk’s regular business hours, and on the Planning Board’s webpage at: https/www.town. buckland.ma.us/planning-board John Gould Co-chair, Buckland Planning Board March 25, April 1 4443926

LEYDEN – PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Leyden Conservation Commission will hold a Public Hearing on a Request for Determination filed under the provisions of the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131 Section 40) on Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00PM in the Leyden Town Offices for the following application: Arnold Egloff and Katherine Stebbins seeks to Build Agricultural Building at 45 Coates Rd., Leyden, MA Lot 1A, Parcel 29.1 The public is invited to attend. Copies of the application are available for inspection at the Leyden Town Offices at 7 Brattleboro Road, Leyden, MA 01301 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am 4pm The details of the meeting will be provided in the Conservation Commission‘s agenda posted on the Town website at https://townofleyden.com at least 48 hours prior. You may also contact conservation@townofleyden.com to request the agenda be sent to you digitally. All members of the public are invited to participate. Evan Abramson Chair, Leyden Conservation Commission April 7 4444254

SUNDERLAND – PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE In accordance with the MA Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Ch. 131, Sec. 40, and the Sunderland Wetland Bylaw, the Sunderland Conservation Commission will review at 7:15 pm on April 8, 2025, at Town Offices, 12 School St, Sunderland, the Notice of Intent to build a barn behind 33 South Plain Rd. and near Russelville Brook. All are welcome. April 4 4444227

 

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