Environmental Monitor – CT River Valley – 2025

December 23, 2024

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CT River Valley Index:

• Wendell – Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project– (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – This Ecological Restoration Project consists of the removal of the of Bowen’s Pond Dam (NID# MA00516) and restoration of a portion of Osgood Brook. The proposed Project will remove the full vertical extent of the concrete and stone portions of the primary spillway and grade back the embankment portions of the dam left and right of the spillway. The Project goals include: Restoring natural riverine ecological functions along a segment of Osgood Brook, a Coldwater Fisheries Resources; Eliminating a potential public safety hazard; and Reducing liability and maintenance obligations related to Bowen’s Pond Dam. – published 12/23/2024
• Wilbraham – Red Bridge Hydroelectric Powerhouse – Request  for Advisory Opinion – (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) – published 12/23/2024
• Shutesbury – Dudleyville Emergency Dam Removal – Site Visit – 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 12/11/2024 at 2:00 PM
• Westfield – West Parish Water Treatment Plant – Phase 2: Residuals Removal and Management – Secretary’s Certificate Notice of Project Change – Published 12/11/2024
• East Longmeadow – Arment Trucking Inc. Facility – Secretary’s Certificate FEIR – Published 12/11/2024
• East Longmeadow, Hampden, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Rowe, Ware, Warwick, Wendell, Wilbraham  – Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan – National Grid has submitted a Yearly Operational Plan to MDAR for 2025 and National Grid’s YOP identifies these municipalities as locations where they intend to use herbicides to treat their electric Rights-of-Way in 2025 – Comments due 1/24/2025

Previous projects in 2025:

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Site Visit: July 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM
EVENING 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.

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

For Copies: Rosalie Starvish, (413) 726-2119, Rosalie.Starvish@gza.com
MEPA Analyst: Matthew Sokop, matthew.j.sokop@mass.gov

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Site Visit: July 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM
EVENING REMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to amina.miliani@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 June 26, 2024
Environmental Notification Form (click on the link, then click on attachments)
Comments due July 16, 2024

For Copies: Sarah Powers, (857) 368-4636, sarah.k.powers@dot.state.ma.us
MEPA Analyst: Amina Miliani, amina.miliani@mass.gov

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Published November 22, 2024
Secretary’s Certificate – Notice of Project Change (click on the link, then click on attachments)
Requires an Environmental Impact Report

Published October 9, 2024
Notice of Project Change (click on the link, then click on attachments)
comments due October 29, 2024

Published September 25, 2024
Notice of Project Change (click on the link, then click on attachments)
comments due October 15, 2024

Published June 26, 2024
Draft Record of Decision – Phase 1 Waiver Proposed (click on the link, then click on attachments)
comments due July 10, 2024

Published June 14, 2024
Secretary’s Certificate – Notice of Project Change (click on the link, then click on attachments)
Phase 1 Waiver Proposed

Published May 8, 2024
Notice of Project Change – Phase 1 Waiver Request (click on the link, then click on attachments)
Comments due June 7, 2024

For Copies: Carl Rossi, (413) 322-5645, RossiC@Holyoke.Org
MEPA Analyst: Nicholas Moreno, (617)699-4254, Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov

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How to Submit Comments to MEPA:

The Secretary of Environmental Affairs accepts written comments on projects currently under MEPA review.
Please note that comments submitted on MEPA documents are public records.
Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!

MEPA Public Comment Portal
The most efficient way to submit comments on MEPA projects is through the Public Comment Portal.  You may register and create an account or submit comments anonymously.

Submit Comments by e-mail
All comments received by the deadline will be provided to the Secretary for review and included in the public record for the project. Comments can be e-mailed directly to the Environmental Analyst reviewing the project.  Please reference the project name and EEA# in the subject line of the e-mail.  The EEA# and Environmental Analyst assigned to the project can be found in the Environmental Monitor.

MEPA Staff Contact Information

Submit Comments by Mail or Hand Delivery
Electronic comments are preferred; however, written comments may be mailed or hand-delivered to the MEPA office. Office hours are 9 AM – 5 PM.

The mailing address for comments is:

Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Attn: MEPA Office [Analyst Name], EEA No. _____
100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston MA 02114

Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!

How to Submit Comments to MEPA (this link takes you to the MEPA Site)

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