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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BECKET – Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Wetlands Protection Act, The Becket Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting both virtually and at the Becket Town Hall on Wednesday, December 17th, 2024, at 6:00 PM to review the following new applications and public hearings: New Public Hearing: Notice of Intent: Submitted by Joel Marcus and Carol Davis for the construction of a barn on a concrete slab and associated site work within the Buffer Zone of a BVW (MassDEP File #102-0487) at 607 Yokum Pond Rd (Map 203, Lot 21). New Public Hearing: Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation: Submitted by Zachary Farkes for the confirmation of a delineation of BVW resource area boundaries performed by White Engineering (MassDEP File # 102-0488) at 3400 Jacobs Ladder Road (Map 2025, Lot 9). Copies of each application and any additional information is available for review in the Conservation Office at Becket Town Hall at 557 Main Street, Becket MA 01223. Ad# 90415 12/10/2024
OTIS – Town of Otis Conservation Commission Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, the Wetlands Protection Act, the Otis Conservation Commission will hold public hearing on Tuesday, December 17th, at 6:00 p.m., Otis Town Hall, 1 North Main St., Otis: Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by P&M Masonry LLC, on behalf of William Riley, 189 Brookman Dr., map 18C lot 56, regarding the replacement of the existing retaining wall with a new native stone wall, all within the BZ of Otis Reservoir. Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Michael Cienciwa, 196 Kibbe Rd., map 17C lot 54, regarding the removal of 1 dead tree that is endangering homes, all within the BZ of Otis Reservoir. Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted John W. Field Tree Service, Inc., on behalf of Michael & Emily Gould, 335 Brookman Dr., map 18C lot 23, regarding the removal of 2 dead trees to minimize damage to property, all within the BZ of Otis Reservoir Public Hearing – RDA – Submitted by Paula Mercier, Moody Goodman Road., map 17B lot 5, regarding the replacement of existing sea wall with a new wall and the repair/extension of existing deck, all within the BZ of Otis Reservoir. Ad# 90465 12/10/2024
PITTSFIELD – City of Pittsfield Conservation Commission Wetlands Protection Act Public Hearing File RDA #24-32: Request for Determination of Applicability for the temporary winter storage of a 60′ dock on property located at 500 Lakeway Drive (Map F13, Block 1, Lot 2.) Such activities are proposed to occur along Inland Bank of Onota Lake. The applicant is the City of Pittsfield. The Pittsfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing under provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 131, Sect. 40, City Council Chambers, City Hall at 6:00PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024. James Conant Chairperson Ad# 90281 12/04/2024
PITTSFIELD – City of Pittsfield Conservation Commission Wetlands Protection Act Public Hearing File RDA #24-31: Request for Determination of Applicability for the installation of a seasonal dock near property located at 900 West Street West Street (Map E9, Block 1, Lot 1.) Such Activities are proposed to occur within the Land Under Waterbody associated with Onota Lake. The applicant is the Jennifer Sendek. The Pittsfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing under provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 131, Sect. 40, City Council Chambers, City Hall at 6:00PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024. James Conant Chairperson Ad# 90279 12/04/2024
PITTSFIELD – CITY OF PITTSFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing at Pittsfield City Hall, Room 203 on Wednesday December 18, 2024 at 7:00 P.M., to all parties interested in the petition of Kiran and Muhammad Zia requesting a Variance under Article 23 Section 9.207(D) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a small-scale ground mounted solar system to be located between the principal structure and the street line of Westbrook Terrace. The premises affected is located at 4 Eastbrook Lane and is in an R-43 zoning district. The application is available to review in the Department of Community Development or a copy can be requested by contacting aspring@cityofpittsfield.org. Albert A. Ingegni, III, Chairman Zoning Board of Appeals Pittsfield, MA 12/4/24 12/11/24 Ad# 90321 12/04/2024,12/11/2024
WILLIAMSTOWN – WILLIAMSTOWN CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGSTHURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024 The Williamstown Conservation Commission will meet on Thursday, December 12 at 4:30 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: 4:30 PM An Amendment for Order of Conditions 343 – 589 for Williams College for the continued and ongoing maintenance and management of the Cole Field sports complex on the Williams Campus adjacent to Stetson Road. Work to occur in Riverfront Area, land subject to flooding, and wetland buffer zones on Assessor’s Parcels 119-1 & 2, & 129-32. 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. Phil McKnight, Chairman Ad# 90374 12/05/2024
HAMPSHIRE / HAMPDEN COUNTY: COUNTYWIDE
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HATFIELD – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF HATFIELD CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Conservation Commission will conduct a Public Hearing, on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00pm in Town Hall and by remote means via GoTo Meeting at https://meet.goto.com/487659277; Access Code: 487-659-277; United States: +1 (872) 240-3212 on a Request for Determination of Applicability under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Hatfield Wetlands Protection By-law, filed by Stockman Associates, LLC on behalf of Kathryn Chiavaroli & Peter Grandonico, Jr. Applicant is seeking confirmation that the delineated Bordering Vegetated Wetland boundaries within the subject lots are accurate. Confirmation is being sought under the MA Wetlands Protection Act (regulations promulgated under 310 CMR 10.00) and the local Wetlands Protection Bylaw (Section 3.14). Property is located at 0 No. Hatfield Rd, Map 211, Lots 40 & 41. Complete site plan and application can be reviewed at Hatfield Town Hall. December 4 4441057
NORTHAMPTON – Northampton Conservation Commission Public Hearings Thursday, December 12, 2024 Remote Teleconference Meeting 5:30 PM Notice of Intent for drainage control structure relocation and reconfiguration. Proposed work to occur within bordering vegetated wetland and buffer zone. Northampton DPW, Ellington Road. 5:50 PM Notice of Intent for culvert installation; driveway creation and septic system installation. Proposed work to occur within bordering vegetated wetland and buffer zone. Karen Randall, 213 Park Hill Rd, Parcel 43-123. 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. December 5 4441170
WILLIAMSBURG – LEGAL NOTICE of PUBLIC MEETING WILLIAMSBURG CONSERVATION COMMISSION, Williamsburg MA 01096 The Williamsburg Conservation Commission, in accordance with MGL Chapter 131, Section 40, the Wetlands Protection Act, will hold a public meeting on: Decemberr 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Williamsburg town offices, 141 Main St, Haydenville, MA to review a: Request for Determination submitted by: David Rosenmiller The subject area or activity is located at 72 Depot Road December 7 4441257
FRANKLIN COUNTY: COUNTYWIDE
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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 December 11th, 2024 at 7:35pm by Zoom and in person at the Ashfield Town Hall. A Notice of Intent has been filed by Double Edge Theatre at 886 Conway Road for the construction of an educational facility (Design Center). The project site is located on Ashfield Assessors’ Map 8-3 Lot 41 as listed on the application. The application is on file with the town clerk and is available for public inspection. Portions of the project are within Riverfront Area and Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) with temporary access in BVW. 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 December 2 4441022
CONWAY – NOTICE The Conway Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to review an RDA to upgrade and modernize an existing distribution line along Cricket Hill Rd, Conway. Filed by: Christopher Larose, NSTAR d/b/a Eversource, located at 55 Russell St, Hadley MA The hearing will be held on: Tuesday December 10, 2024, 6:10 PM, at Town Hall, General Purpose Room, 5 Academy Hill Rd, Conway, MA, A copy of the RDA is available at Town Office for public review. The meeting is open to the public and all interested parties are encouraged to attend. Submitted by: Grace Larson, Conservation Commission; concomm@conwayma.gov December 4 4441055
LEVERETT – LEGAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Leverett Conservation Commission The Leverett Conservation Commission, in accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c.131 @40), will hold a public hearing on December 16, 2024 at a meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Leverett Town Hall, 9 Montague Road, Leverett, MA to review a Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by James Field for tree work in the Leverett Pond buffer zone at 17 Cider Mill Road. The application is on file and is available for public inspection in the Conservation Commission Office on Wednesdays, 2:00-5:00 p.m. or by appointment at (413) 548-1022 ext. 3. This notice is also available at http://masspublicnotices.org. December 9 4441165
LEVERETT – LEGAL NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Leverett Conservation Commission The Leverett Conservation Commission, in accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act (MGL c.131 @40), will hold a public hearing on December 16, 2024 at a meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Leverett Town Hall, 9 Montague Road, Leverett, MA to review a Request for Determination of Applicability submitted by Jim Hicks for a new well to be dug at 88 Jackson Hill Road. The application is on file and is available for public inspection in the Conservation Commission Office on Mondays, 2:00 5:00 p.m. or by appointment at (413) 548-1022 ext. 3. This notice is also available at http://masspublicnotices.org. December 9 4441164
NORTHFIELD – TOWN OF NORTHFIELD MASSACHUSETTS CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Conservation Commission for the Town of Northfield will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday December 18th at 7:00 pm at the Northfield Town Hall, located at 69 Main St. Northfield, MA 01360, to act on a Notice of Intent, MWPA GLC 131 section 40 for the Town of Northfield to replace a culvert on Highland Avenue as well as sidewalks on Highland Avenue from the intersection of Holton Street to the intersection of North Lane. A copy of this filing may be reviewed prior to the Hearing by contacting the Conservation Commission via the Town Hall. December 10 4441059
SHUTESBURY – Town of Shutesbury Tree Warden NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws (MGL), Chapter 87, Public Shade Tree Law, Section 3 (Cutting of Public Shade Trees; Hearing; Damages), the Town of Shutesbury Tree Warden will hold a public hearing regarding an application for National grid to remove public shade trees on December 17, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Shutesbury Town Hall, 1 Cooleyville Rd., Shutesbury MA. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on this matter should appear at the time and place designated. The program included a tree-by-tree hazard assessment of public and private trees, along three-phase lines which serve the community. The work is recommended to remove hazard trees for additional clearance in order to reduce tree outage problems affecting large numbers of customers served by these main lines. National Grid’s arborists have identified One hundred and three (103) town trees for removal along town roads, and one (1) town tree for pruning. Town trees located within the public way that are designated for removal have been marked with a small red ribbon and posted with a notice of public hearing in the field. Trees designated for pruning have been marked with a small blue ribbon. The roads with town trees affected by the program are Pratt’s Corner Rd, Leverett Rd, West Pelham Rd tap, Wendell Rd and Lock’s Pond Rd. A complete list of town trees designated for removal or pruning including information about the location, size and species of the affected trees and the reason for work proposed, is available weekdays from the Shutesbury Town Hall, and the Highway Department during normal business hours. David Grenier, Tree Warden December 2, 9 4440995
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