Environmental Monitor – CT River Valley – 2024

• Shutesbury – Dudleyville Emergency Dam Removal – Environmental Notification Form – comments due 12/12/2024
• Northampton – Nashawannuck Brook Restoration (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Secretary’s Certificate on FEIR, Adequately and properly complies with MEPA – published 11/8/2024
• Hadley – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate- (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Notice is given of a 401 Water Quality Certification application for the replacement of Bridge #H-01-005, Bay Road over the Fort River in the Town of Hadley, Massachusetts by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The purpose of the project is to upgrade the existing bridge over the Fort River. The proposed bridge will consist of two pipe pile bents with reinforced concrete pile caps and two integral reinforced concrete abutments. Associated roadwork includes 12-foot wide lanes in each direction, 5-foot wide outside shoulders, and sidewalk on the east side of the bridge. Additional information may be obtained from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation – Highway Division 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. – published 10/23/2024
• Southwick – Notice of Issuance of Draft Water Management Act Permits (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – The Ranch Golf Club (GC) in Southwick, MA, has been issued a Draft Renewed WMA Permit, #9P-1-04-279.02. Currently, GC is permitted to withdraw 0.146 million gallons per day (MGD).
  GC’s renewed WMA permit will reduce their total authorized withdrawal volume to 0.125 MGD. The renewed volume reflects GC’s decision to voluntarily limit their withdrawals to reduce their mitigation requirements. The GC’s sources are also located in subbasins that contain Coldwater Fishery Resources (CFRs) identified by the Department of Fish and Game (Kellog Brook and Ashley Brook). The surface water sources at GC were identified as the preferred source of water to minimize the potential impact of groundwater withdrawals on the CFRs temperature. Written comments must be submitted either electronically (preferred) to emily.wilcox@mass.gov or by USMail to MassDEP, 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor, Boston MA 02114, Attn: E. Wilcox. – comments due 11/22/2024
• Ware – Notice of Issuance of Draft Water Management Act Permits (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Town of Ware Water Department (Ware) has been issued a draft Renewed WMA Permit #9P2-1-08-309.03. Currently, Ware is permitted to withdraw 0.44 million gallons per day (MGD) and
  registered to withdraw 0.95 MGD, for a total authorized volume of 1.39 MGD. Ware’s renewed WMA permit will not include an additional permitted volume, leaving their total authorized withdrawal at 0.95 MGD, Ware’s registered volume. Ware’s permit will maintain the total authorized volume below baseline, and therefore, mitigation will not be required. Written comments must be submitted either electronically (preferred) to andrew.brolowski@mass.gov or by U.S. Mail to MassDEP, 100 Cambridge Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02114, Attn: A. Brolowski- comments due 11/22/2024
• Shutesbury – Dudleyville Emergency Dam Removal – Secretary’s Certificate EENF – published 10/23/2024
• East Longmeadow – Arment Trucking Inc. Facility – Final Environmental Impact Report –  comments due 11/22/2024
• Westfield – West Parish Water Treatment Plant – Phase 2: Residuals Removal and Management – Notice of Project Change – comments due 11/12/2024
• Holyoke – Holyoke Long Term CSO Control Plan – Notice of Project Change – comments due 10/29/2024
• Longmeadow – Former DPW Facility Demolition and Improvements Project – EENF – comments due 11/8/2024
• Longmeadow – Former DPW Facility Demolition and Improvements Project – Remote meeting 10/23/2024
• Holyoke – Holyoke Long Term CSO Control Plan – Notice of Project Change – comments due 10/15/2024
• Granby – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project –(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)- Notification of filing a Notice of Intent for Pond Treatment at Chicopee Sportsmen’s Club Pond – published 9/25/2024
• Agawam – Proposed Gas Station – Secretary’s Certificate EENF – published 9/11/2024
• East Longmeadow – Arment Trucking Inc. Facility – Secretary’s Certificate DEIR Certificate – Adequately and properly complies with MEPA – published 9/11/2024
• Chesterfield – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project- (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)- The proposed project is seeking approval for the landowners to remove the invasive Phragmites australis australis (common reed) from ~0.35 acres of a wetland in Chesterfield MA. The goal of this project is to combine mechanical removal and targeted herbicide use (e.g. clip and drip) to remove this aggressive invasive while preserving the many native plants. – published 9/11/2024
• Westhampton – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate- (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)- 401 Water Quality Certification application for the replacement of Bridge No. W-27-028 carrying Perry Hill Road over the North Brook of the Manhan River in the Town of Westhampton. The project proposes a bridge replacement which includes the removal of the existing superstructure, abutment endwalls and foundations, installation of new cast in place culvert footings, proposed gravity walls, bridge culvert, bridge railing, new approach guardrail, and new gravel roadway surface. -published 9/11/2024
• Blandford, Granville, Russell – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project- (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)- The proposed daylighting project will include the following: Demolish the existing 18-inch CMP culvert; Construct a natural open channel, ranging from 10 to 14 feet in width lined with river stone that replicates the native streambed rock. A number of larger 18-inch to 24-inch river rock will also be placed within the channel to enhance surface diversity and the formation of micro-habitats; Regrade the stream banks to align with the natural topography of the stream channel. On the northwestern bank, a New England wetland seed mix will be applied to establish a contiguous wetland area. The northeastern bank will be restored with a native shade mix to support local vegetation and stabilize the bank; Install rip-rap swales and water bars along the existing logging road to manage stormwater runoff on the steep gravelly sloped logging road to reduce erosion and sediment transport into the streambed- published 9/11/2024
• Brimfield – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project- (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)- Due to the uncontrolled growth of variable watermilfoil, fanwort, lilies, and pondweed, the Applicant, the Quinebaug Cove Campground, is seeking approval to initiate a multi-year aquatic vegetation management program. The objective of the proposed management program is to achieve long-term and sustainable control of the non-native and nuisance aquatic plant assemblage. Based on the recently observed distribution and density of the vegetation in the proposed target area, it has been concluded that the selective restoration of habitat and native species richness is best achieved through the integrated use of USEPA/MA DAR registered aquatic herbicides and algaecides. – published 9/11/2024
• Granby – Notice of Application and Issuance of a Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit- (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)- Notice is hereby given that the following application for an Individual Groundwater Discharge Permit is being processed and the following actions being proposed thereon pursuant to Section 43 of Chapter 21 of the General Laws, and 314 CMR 5.00 and 2.06: APPLICANT: Granby Heights Association, Inc. FACILITY LOCATION: 101 Granby Heights, Granby MA 01033 TYPE OF DISCHARGE: Treated Wastewater QUANTITY OF DISCHARGE: 17,600 Gallons Per Day PERMIT NO: 879-2 EEA ePLACE IDENTIFIER: 24-WP12-0037-REN PROPOSED ACTION: Tentative determination to issue individual groundwater discharge permit – published 9/11/2024
• Brimfield, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Monson, Montgomery, Palmer, Russell, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan– (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – CSX Transportation, Incorporated will treat rights-of-way with herbicides during the 2024 calendar year – published 6/26/2024
• South Hadley – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project-(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)- The proposed work consists of re-establishing the flow of an intermittent stream at a culvert outfall to restore the downstream channel’s capacity to store flood waters. The project is located at 315 Amherst Road, South Hadley. – published 6/26/2024
• Cummington – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate- (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)- The proposed project is a bridge preservation project. The work consists of structural repairs. The bridge deck and pedestrian sidewalk will be replaced and crash tested curb rails will be installed to protect the bridge structure – published 6/26/2024
• Holyoke – Holyoke Long Term CSO Control Plan – Draft Record of Decision – comments due 7/10/2024
• Holyoke – Holyoke Long Term CSO Control Plan – Secretary’s Certificate NPC – published 6/14/2024
• Northampton – Downtown Complete Streets Corridor and Intersection Improvements on Main Street (Route 9) – Secretary’s Certificate FEIR – published 6/14/2024
• Easthampton – Sierra Vista Commons – FEIR – comments due 7/26/2024
• Northampton – Mill River Bank Repair Project – EENF – comments due 7/26/2024
• Northampton – Mill River Bank Repair Project – REMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to Matthew.J.Sokop@mass.gov at least one hour but preferably one day before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone. – remote site visit 7/17/2024 at 5:00 PM
• Agawam – Proposed Gas Station – ENF – comments due 7/30/2024
• Wales – Reconstruction and Improvements on Monson Road, from the Monson Town Line to Reed Hill Road (1.5 miles) MassDOT Project #608163 – ENF – comments due 7/16/2024
• Wales – Reconstruction and Improvements on Monson Road, from the Monson Town Line to Reed Hill Road (1.5 miles) MassDOT Project #608163 – REMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to amina.miliani@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone. – remote site visit 7/9/2024 at 3:00 PM
• Erving – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments)- 401 Water Quality Certification application for the replacement of Bridge #E-10-011, Church Street over the Keyup Brook in the Town of Erving, Massachusetts. The purpose of the project is to upgrade the existing bridge condition to a satisfactory state over Keyup Brook. Removal and replacement of the existing bridge superstructure, as well as a repair of existing retaining walls adjacent to the bridge is proposed. – comments due 6/12/2024
• Northampton – Downtown Complete Streets Corridor and Intersection Improvements on Main Street (Route 9) – FEIR Rollover – comments due 6/7/2024
• Holyoke – Holyoke Long Term CSO Control Plan – ExNPC – comments due 6/7/2024
• Northampton – Downtown Complete Streets Corridor and Intersection Improvements on Main Street (Route 9) – Secretary’s Certificate EENF – published 5/8/2024
• Blandford – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate- (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – For Borden Brook Reservoir Culvert Replacement Project in Blandford by the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC), on property owned by SWSC. The project involves the replacement of an existing culvert. – comments due 5/29/2024
• Holyoke, Springfield, West Springfield – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Pioneer Valley Railroad to treat rights of way with herbicides in 2024. – comments due 6/7/2024
• Conway – Notice of Application for a 401 Water quality Certificate– (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Application for the replacement of the North Poland Road Bridge over Poland Brook in Conway, Massachusetts by the MassDOT. The proposed work consists of removing a temporary bridge installed in 2023 (which replaced the pre-existing three-span, 65 feet long, 17′-2″ wide bridge) and replacing the bridge with a new single-span structure having a span length of 83′-2″ and a width of 27′-3″. New concrete stub abutments will be constructed immediately behind the existing abutments. – comments due 5/1/2024
• Ludlow – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate– (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Application for the replacement of Bridge #L-16-026, Piney Lane over Broad Brook in the Town of Ludlow, Massachusetts by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The main objective of this project is to improve the existing crossing over Broad Brook. The project is needed since, according to the latest bridge inspection report the culverts are rated in serious condition due to rust, holes and settling within the culverts, erosion due to undermining, scour and poor condition of the pavement and guardrail. – comments due 5/1/2024
• Chicopee, Holyoke, South Hadley – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan– (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Areas identified in the YOP as locations where treatment of Rights of Way with herbicides will be carried out by City of Holyoke Gas and Electric Department in calendar year 2024 are: Electric transmission and distribution lines in Holyoke and Chicopee, steam and condensate lines in Holyoke, gas distribution vaults in Holyoke, canal system in Holyoke and the pathways in Lower Riverside Park and Gatehouse Park in South Hadley. – published 4/10/2024
• Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Chicopee, Conway, Deerfield, Easthampton, Erving, Greenfield, Hatfield, Holyoke, Montague, Northampton, Northfield, Orange, Rowe, Shelburne, Springfield, Wendell, Whately – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan– (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Berkshire & Eastern Railroad to treat rights-of-way with herbicides for the 2024 calendar year. – published 4/10/2024
• Palmer, Ware – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – A Yearly Operational Plan has been submitted by Massachusetts Central Railroad for the treatment of rights-of-way with herbicides during the 2024 calendar year. – comments due 5/6/2024
• Longmeadow, Springfield – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – A Yearly Operational Plan has been submitted for AMTRAK National Railroad Passenger Corporation to treat rights-of-way with herbicides during the 2024 calendar year. – comments due 5/6/2024
• Amherst, Belchertown, Erving, Leverett, Monson, Montague, Northfield, Palmer, sunderland – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – New England Central Railroad Company intends to treat rights-of-way with herbicides for the calendar year 2024. – comments due 5/6/2024
• Easthampton – Sierra Vista Commons – Secretary’s Certificate DEIR – published 4/1/2024
• Northampton – Downtown Complete Streets Corridor and Intersection Improvements on Main Street (Route 9) – EENF and Site Visit – comments due 4/22/2024
• Amherst, Chesterfield, Chicopee, Conway, Cummington, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Granby, Greenfield, Hadley, Leverett, Montague, Northfield, Shelburne, South Hadley, Sunderland, Warwick, Plainfield – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan-(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – In accordance with the guidelines set forth in Eversource Energy, Western MA’s VMP and YOP, herbicides will be selectively applied to target vegetation by licensed/certified applicators carrying backpack or handheld application equipment for the IVM program. – comments due 4/22/2024
• Belchertown – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project– (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – The Town of Belchertown proposes replacement of the undersized, failing culverts at the crossing of Warren Wright Road and Hop Brook. The project has been designed to pass the 2070 100-year storm without overtopping the road. – published 3/8/2024
• Easthampton – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project- (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Property owners intend to repair the 1520 square foot pond on their property. The banks and weir have failed and sediment has filled the pond bottom as well as the downstream channel. The project will stabilize the resource areas and install dozens of native plant species in what is now lawn. A new control structure will reduce both flow and volume of runoff that is sent downstream. – published 3/8/2024
• West Springfield – Notice of Public Hearing re: Vegetation Management Plan – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) West Springfield proposes to utilize herbicides to treat their Rights-of-Way. Public Hearing on the proposed Vegetation Management Plan will be held virtually on ZOOM on April 8, 2024 at 10:00AM. – comments due 4/8/2024
• Easthampton – Sierra Vista Commons – DEIR – comments due 3/25/2024
• Orange – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – For major fill associated with the North Main Street Reconstruction Project. Project includes roadway reconstruction of North Main Street between School Street and Lincoln Avenue, the construction and relocation of the Fall Hill Brook culvert, and drainage system improvements. – comments due 3/15/2024
• Heath – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – For the replacement of Bridge No. H-14-007 carrying State Route 8A (Jacksonville Stage Road) over West Branch Brook. The project includes replacing the bridge structure and substructure, roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements, and channel widening. – comments due 3/15/2024
• Ware – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – For the replacement of Bridge W-05-015 carrying Route 32 (Palmer Road) over the Ware River. MassDOT is recertifying this permit with MassDEP in light of the Army Corps of Engineers 2018 General Permit Expiration. The project includes bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction with sidewalk replacement and drainage improvements. – comments due 3/15/2024
• Westfield – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – For the replacement of the State Route 202 (Southwick Road) Bridge over the Little River (W-25-006). MassDOT is recertifying this permit with MassDEP in light of the Army Corps of Engineers 2018 General Permit Expiration. This project involves the removal of the existing bridge and the construction of a new single span bridge. The proposed horizontal alignment will be shifted to the east of the existing bridge to provide a wider turn radius. – comments due 3/15/2024
• Northampton – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate-(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – For the replacement of Bridges N-19-059 {100 & 101) & N-19-060 {102 & 103), 1-91 over US 5 & BMRR and Hockanum Road. The main objectives of this project is to replace the existing superstructures and substructures of these four (4) bridges. U.S. Route 5 will be widened to include turning lanes at both signalized ramp locations as well as a sidewalk on one {1) side and a bike lane on both sides. – comments due 2/28/2024
• Buckland & Charlemont – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate –(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – For the placement of scour countermeasures at Bridge B-28-009 = C-05-013, Route 2 (Mohawk Trail) over Deerfield River in the Towns of Buckland and Charlemont. The main objectives of this project are to replace the existing concrete deck, to rehabilitate the steel superstructure, and to modify the existing concrete substructures. There will also be some minor roadway approach reconstruction. Scour countermeasures are proposed at the easterly bridge pier within the river and involves dredging of more than 5,000 cubic yards of material. – comments due 2/28/2024
• Holyoke – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program– (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Proposed invasive water chestnut control project consists of installing a benthic barrier on a portion of the bottom of the Third Level Canal. The project is anticipated to take approximately a week to complete, and is scheduled to be conducted at the end of March 2024. – published 2/7/2024
• Hadley – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate-(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – For the reconstruction of Route 9 from Middle St to Maple/South St. – comments due 2/28/2024
• Longmeadow – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program–(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – To implement a nuisance aquatic vegetation management program of a pond located at the Longmeadow Country Club. The focus of this management will be on reducing and controlling nuisance and invasive aquatic vegetation using USEPA/MA registered aquatic herbicides & algaecides. – published 2/7/2024
• Wales – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate-(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – The project proposes to replace the existing bridge that spans Wales Brook. Replacing the bridge is required for the current operations and usage to continue. – comments due 2/7/2024
• Monson & Palmer – Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate-(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – Dredge/Fill Water Quality Certification application for Replacement of US-20 Bridge over the Quaboag River (Bridge No. M-27-022=P-01-033), for a footprint replacement of the existing bridge structure, including the proposed riprap stabilization and central pier removal. – comments due 2/7/2024
• East Longmeadow – Arment Trucking Inc. Facility – Secretary’s Certificate ENF – Project requires an Environmental Impact Report – published 1/10/2024
• Ludlow – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program -(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – The proposed project is seeking approval to implement an Aquatic Plant Management Program at Alden Pond in Ludlow, MA. The focus of this management will be on reducing and controlling nuisance and invasive aquatic vegetation using USEPA/MA registered aquatic herbicides & algaecides in combination with manual removal. This project aims to protect the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act by slowing eutrophication and improving habitat value. – published 1/10/2024

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Published October 9, 2024
Expanded Environmental Notification Form (click on the link, then click on attachments)
Comments due November 8, 2024

For Copies: Briony Angus, (617) 640-2055, BAngus@tigheBond.com
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Moreno, (617)699-4254, Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov

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Mill River Bank Repair Project – Northampton
EEA # 16847

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Reconstruction and Improvements on Monson Road, from the Monson Town Line to Reed Hill Road (1.5 miles) MassDOT Project #608163 – Wales
EEA # 16844

Published June 26, 2024
Environmental Notification Form (click on the link, then click on attachments)
Comments due July 30, 2024

For Copies: Nina Fazio, (413) 568-0985, ninaf@rlaland.com
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Perry, (617)921-2961, Nicholas.Perry@mass.gov

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Holyoke Long Term CSO Control Plan – Holyoke
EEA # 12012

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Downtown Complete Streets Corridor and Intersection Improvements on Main Street (Route 9) – Northampton
EEA # 16817

Published June 14, 2024
Secretary’s Certificate on FEIR (click on the link, then click on attachments)
Adequately and properly complies with MEPA

Published May 8, 2024
FEIR Rollover (click on the link, then click on attachments)
Comments due June 6, 2024

Published May 8, 2024
Secretary’s Certificate on EENF (click on the link, then click on attachments)
Rollover Provision, Requires Environmental Impact Report

Site Visit: April 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM
EVENING REMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov at least one hour, but preferably one day, before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.

Published March 22, 2024
Expanded Environmental Notification Form
Comments due April 22, 2024

MEPA Analyst: Eva Vaughan, (857)408-6381, Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov

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Arment Trucking Inc. Facility – East Longmeadow
EEA # 16771

Published December 11, 2024
Secretary’s Certificate on FEIR (click on link, then click on attachments)
Adequately and Properly Complies with MEPA

Published October 23, 2024
Final Environmental Impact Report (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due November 22, 2024

Published September 11, 2024
Secretary’s Certificate on DEIR(click on link, then click on attachments)
Adequately and Properly Complies with MEPA

Published January 10, 2024
Secretary’s Certificate on ENF(click on link, then click on attachments)
Requires an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted November 22, 2023
Environmental Notification Form (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due December 12, 2023

For copies: Jiahui Wang, (617) 607-2969, jiahuiwang@vhb.com
MEPA Analyst: Purvi Patel, (617)874-0668, purvi.patel@mass.gov

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Reconstruction of Sumner Avenue at Dickinson Street and Belmont Avenue (The “X”)– Springfield
EEA # 16740

Submitted October 16, 2023
Final Environmental Impact Report Certificate (click on link, then click on attachments)

Submitted September 8, 2023
“Rollover Final Environmental Impact Report” (click on link, then click on attachments)
– but when you look at the attachments, they are called “Proposed Environmental Impact Report” and appendices to the EENF and PEIR.
Comments due October 10, 2023

Site visit: August 9, 2023 at 5:30 pm
REMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to nicholas.perry@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.

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Sierra Vista Commons – Easthampton
EEA # 16729

Published June 26, 2024
Final Environmental Impact Report
Comments due July 26, 2024

Published April 1, 2024
Secretary’s Certificate DEIR (click on link, then click on attachments)
DEIR adequately and properly complies with MEPA and its implementing regulations, project may proceed to file FEIR

Published February 23, 2024
Draft Environmental Impact Report
Comments due March 25, 2024

Issued August 16, 2023
Secretary’s Certificate ENF(click on link, then click on attachments)
Requires an Environmental Impact Report

Site visit
July 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm
95 Northampton St, Easthampton, MA 01027

Submitted July 10, 2023
Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf) (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due August 9, 2023

For copies: Adrienne Dunk, (201) 247-8950, Adrienne.dunk@gza.com
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Moreno, (617)699-4254, Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov

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West Parish Water Treatment Plant – Westfield
EEA # 16658

Published December 11, 2024
Secretary’s Certificate Notice of Project Change (click on link, then click on attachments)
Does Not Require an Environmental Impact Report

Published October 23, 2024
Notice of Project Change (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due November 12, 2024

Issued March 3, 2023
Special Review Procedure Established (click on link, then click on attachments)

Issued March 3, 2023
Secretary’s Certificate ENF (click on link, then click on attachments)
Requires an Environmental Impact Report

Site visit – February 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm
REMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov at least one hour but preferably one day before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
Site visit – February 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm
IN PERSON – 1515 Granville Road, Westfield MA

Submitted January 25, 2023
Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf) (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due February 24, 2023

For copies: Kathryn Hoek, (212) 539-7248, khoek@hazenandsawyer.com
MEPA Analyst: Eva Vaughan, (857)408-6381, Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov
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Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam Improvements Project – Springfield
EEA # 16625

Issued December 16, 2022
Secretary’s Certificate ENF (click on link, then click on attachments)
Requires a Single Environmental Impact Report

Site visit – November 30, 2022 at 6:00 pm
REMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov at least one hour but preferably one day before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.

Site visit – December 2, 2022 at 11 am
494 Armory St, Springfield, MA 01104 (parking lot east of the reservoir and dam)

Submitted November 9, 2022
Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf) (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due December 9, 2022

For copies: Jennifer Burke, (413) 726-2117, Jennifer.Burke@gza.com
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Moreno,  Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov

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Eversource WT-11 Transmission Right-of-Way Reliability Project
EEA # 16570

Issued September 30, 2022
Secretary’s Certificate ENF (click on link, then click on attachments)
Requires an Environmental Impact Report (Draft & Final)

Submitted June 24, 2021
Environmental Notification Form (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments now due September 23, 2022

For copies: Rebecca Weissman, (508) 233-8769, Rebecca.weissman@swca.com
MEPA Analyst: Jennifer Hughes, Jennifer.Hughes@mass.gov

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Western Massachusetts Gas Reliability Project – Springfield
EEA # 16556

Issued July 14, 2023
DEIR Secretary’s Certificate (click on link, then click on attachments)
Does not adequately and properly comply with MEPA

Submitted May 10, 2023
Draft Environmental Impact Report (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due now July 7, 2023

Issued August 8, 2022
Secretary’s Certificate ENF (click on link, then click on attachments)
Requires an Environmental Impact Report

Site Visit – June 21, 2022 – 11:00 am – Meet at 14 Hazardville Road, Longmeadow – opportunity to check out most of the route

REMOTE MEETING – June 21, 2022 – 7:00 pm -Please RSVP to alexander.strysky@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone

Submitted May 25, 2022
Environmental Notification Form (pdf) (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due June 14, 2022

For copies: Jeff Brandt, (978) 656-3662, Jbrandt@TRCcompanies.com
MEPA Analyst: Alexander Strysky, (857)408-6957, alexander.strysky@mass.gov

 

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Agawam Distribution Facility – Agawam
EEA # 16492

Issued January 7, 2022
Secretary’s Certificate ENF (click on link, then click on attachments)
Requires an Environmental Impact Report

Site Visit – December 8, 2021 – 11:30 am
REMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to erin.flaherty@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.

Submitted December 8, 2021
Environmental Notification Form (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due December 28, 2021

For copies: Jeff Bord, (508) 480-9900, jbord@bohlereng.net
MEPA Analyst: Erin Flaherty erin.flaherty@mass.gov 617-626-1128

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Westfield Target Supply Chain Facility – Westfield
EEA # 16505

Submitted October 10, 2023
Notice of Project Change Certificate (click on link, then click on attachments)

Submitted September 8, 2023
Notice of Project Change (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due September 28, 2023

Issued September 30, 2022
FEIR Certificate (click on link, then click on attachments)
Adequately and properly complies with MEPA

Submitted August 24, 2022
Final Environmental Impact Report (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due September 23, 2022

Issued June 17, 2022
DEIR Certificate (pdf) (click on link, then click on attachments)
Adequately and properly complies with MEPA

Submitted May 11, 2022
Draft Environmental Impact Report (click on link, then click on attachments – but when BEAT looked the attachments were not there)
Comments due June 10, 2022

Issued January 21, 2022
Secretary’s Certificate ENF (click on link, then click on attachments)
Requires an Environmental Impact Report

Submitted December 22, 2021
Environmental Notification Form (click on link, then click on attachments)
Comments due January 11, 2022

For copies: Michael Karasik, (617) 607-2936, mkarasik@vhb.com
New MEPA Analyst for NPC: Eva Vaughan, (857)408-6381, Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov

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