{"id":19582,"date":"2015-08-06T18:47:36","date_gmt":"2015-08-06T22:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=19582"},"modified":"2015-08-16T08:35:29","modified_gmt":"2015-08-16T12:35:29","slug":"environmental-monitor-state-2011","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-state-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Monitor &#8211; State &#8211; 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Becket, Blandford, Lee, Otis, Russell, Stockbridge, and West Stockbridge &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/112311em\/pn\/14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Public Hearings, re: Vegetation Management Plan (pdf)<\/a>, Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 11:00am to 12:30pm at: District One Office, MassDOT, Highway Division, 270 Main Street, Lenox, MA.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/090711em\/pn\/4.pdf\">Covanta <\/a><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/090711em\/pn\/4.pdf\">Notice of Issuance of a Draft Operating Permit Renewal (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; comments due 10\/21\/11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lee<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#daleyd\">Daley Development<\/a> &#8211; ENF &#8211; Secretary&#8217;s Certificate 9\/16\/11- Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adams<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#railtrail\">Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Extension<\/a> &#8211; Certificate ENF &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; 6\/22\/11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"#southst\">South Street Corridor Improvements Project<\/a> &#8211; Certificate ENF &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; 6\/22\/11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket &amp; Chester <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/070611em\/pn\/9.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a>&#8211; replacing 5 Bridges on Route 20<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket <\/strong>&#8211;<a href=\"#centerpond\"> Center Pond Dam Rehabilitation<\/a> &#8211; Certificate ENF &#8211; Does not require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; 6\/8\/11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hancock &amp; Lanesborough<\/strong> &#8211; Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/062211em\/pn\/2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; posted 6\/22\/11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sandisfield<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/052311em\/pn\/2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Bridge on Rts 57 &amp; 8 over the West Branch Farmington River &#8211; posted 5\/23\/11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield State Forest Planning Unit<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/042011em\/pn\/17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Public Forum, re: Resource Management Plan<\/a> (pdf) &#8211; 4\/20\/2011<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lanesborough<\/strong> &#8211; Tennessee Gas Pipeline &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/052311em\/pn\/6.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; posted 5\/9\/11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lanesborough<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/050911em\/pn\/3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; bridge replacement Miner Road over Town Brook &#8211; posted 5\/9\/2011<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket <\/strong>&#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/040611em\/pn\/3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a>&#8211; Bridge B-003-032 Route 20 over Walker Brook (this one is just work on the abutment, 5 other bridges on Route 20 will be replaced.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hancock &amp; Lanesborough<\/strong> \u2013 Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/022311em\/pn\/2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Notice of Public Hearings, re: Vegetation Management Plan (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; 2\/23\/11<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stockbridge<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"#ghp\">Glendale Hydroelectric Project<\/a> \u2013 Certificate issued 2\/11\/11 \u2013 Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egremont<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/010511em\/pn\/3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"> Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (pdf)<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0 filed 1\/5\/10<\/li>\n<li><strong>North Adams<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"#prs\">Proposed Retail Store<\/a> \u2013 FEIR Certificate \u2013 <strong>Adequately and properly complies with MEPA \u2013 1\/14\/11<\/strong><a id=\"daleyd\" name=\"daleyd\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Daley Development <\/strong>&#8211; Lee<\/p>\n<p>EEA #14764<\/p>\n<p>Issued September 16, 2011<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/092111em\/sc\/enf\/14764enf.pdf\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Site Visit &#8211; July 20 &#8211; 10:30 am &#8211; Berkshire Engineering &#8211; 157 Columbia Street, Lee<\/p>\n<p>Submitted July 6, 2011<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/070611em\/nps\/enf\/14764.pdf\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Comments now due September 9, 2011- additional information was submitted. This project is in state-listed species habitat.<\/p>\n<p>For copies: Roger Scheurer (413) 243-4122<\/p>\n<p>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:nzavolas@state.ma.us\">Nicholas Zavolas<\/a> (617) 626-1030<a id=\"railtrail\" name=\"railtrail\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Ashuwillticook Rail Trail Extension<\/strong> &#8211; Adams<\/p>\n<p>EEA #14748<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Issued June 22, 2011<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/070611em\/sc\/enf\/14748enf.pdf\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Site visit June 7, 2011, 2:30 pm, meet at Berkshire Visitors Bureau, 3 Hoosac St., Adams<\/p>\n<p>An Environmental Notification Form (ENF) has been submitted to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) office for this project. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) proposes to extend the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail through the Town of Adam. The project will begin at Hoosac Street and continue northerly, terminating at Lime Street (1.2 miles in length). The purpose of the project is to enhance pedestrian and bicyclist connectivity and to improve connections to public open space. Environmental impacts include the creation of 1.65 acres of new impervious area, and the alteration of 71,785 square feet of Riverfront Area. The project requires an Order of Conditions from the Adams Conservation Commission (and on appeal only, a Superseding Order of Conditions from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), a Construction Access Permit from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, review by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Categorical Exclusion Determination from the Federal Highway Administration, and a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit from the US Environmental Protection Agency. Because the project is being undertaken by a State Agency, MEPA jurisdiction is broad in scope and extends to all aspects of the project that may cause Damage to the Environment, as defined in the MEPA regulations.<\/p>\n<p>A consultation session will be held to receive advice and comments from agencies, officials, and citizens regarding which environmental issues, if any, are significant for this project. Opinions as to the extent and significance of possible environmental impact will be welcome.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting is scheduled as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Date:\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Tuesday, June 7th, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time:\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>2:30 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Location:\u00a0<strong>Berkshires Visitor Center\/Berkshire Visitors Bureau &#8211; Conference Room, 3 Hoosic Street, Adams 01220. Followed by site visit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Comments on the project will be welcome in writing prior to <strong>June 13, 2011<\/strong>. A Certificate on the ENF will be issued on <strong>June 22, 2011<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Project Contact:\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Beth Suedmeyer, MassDOT \u2013 Highway Division, 617.973.8245, <a href=\"mailto:beth.suedmeyer@state.ma.us\">beth.suedmeyer@state.ma.us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pursuant to the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act, this Meeting Notice is available in alternative formats upon request. Questions on the meeting may be answered by contacting Purvi Patel, MEPA Analyst at 617.626.1029.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Submitted May 23, 2011<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/052311em\/nps\/enf\/14748.pdf\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Comments due June 13, 2011<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For copies: Beth Suedmeyer (617) 973-8245<\/p>\n<p>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@state.ma.us\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<a id=\"southst\" name=\"southst\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>South Street Corridor Improvements Project<\/strong> &#8211; Pittsfield<\/p>\n<p>EEA #14749<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Issued June 22, 2011<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/070611em\/sc\/enf\/14749enf.pdf\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Site Visit &#8211; June 7, 2011<\/p>\n<p>An Environmental Notification Form (ENF) has been submitted to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) office for this project. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) proposes roadway, sidewalk, and traffic signal improvements along South Street (Route 20 and 7) in Pittsfield. The project will extend from south of the entrance to the Pittsfield Country Club north to just south of the intersection of South Street and West Housatonic Street. The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow along South Street, improving access to Interstate 90. Environmental impacts include the creation of 0.45 acres of new impervious area, and the alteration of 65,030 square feet (sf) of Riverfront Area and 18,150 sf of Bordering Land Subject to Flooding. The project requires an Order of Conditions from the Pittsfield Conservation Commission (and on appeal only, a Superseding Order of Conditions from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Categorical Exclusion Determination from the Federal Highway Administration, and a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit from the US Environmental Protection Agency. Because the project is being undertaken by a State Agency, MEPA jurisdiction is broad in scope and extends to all aspects of the project that may cause Damage to the Environment, as defined in the MEPA regulations.<\/p>\n<p>A consultation session will be held to receive advice and comments from agencies, officials, and citizens regarding which environmental issues, if any, are significant for this project. Opinions as to the extent and significance of possible environmental impact will be welcome.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting is scheduled as follows:<\/p>\n<p>Date:\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Tuesday, June 7th, 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Time:\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>11:00 AM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Location:\u00a0<strong>Pittsfield City Hall (Room 203) &#8211; <\/strong><strong>70 Allen Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Comments on the project will be welcome in writing prior to <strong>June 13, 2011<\/strong>. A Certificate on the ENF will be issued on <strong>June 22, 2011<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Project Contact:\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Michael Trepanier, MassDOT \u2013 Highway Division, 617.973.8250, <a href=\"mailto:michael.trepanier@state.ma.us\">michael.trepanier@state.ma.us<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pursuant to the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act, this Meeting Notice is available in alternative formats upon request. Questions on the meeting may be answered by contacting Purvi Patel, MEPA Analyst at 617.626.1029.<\/p>\n<p>________________________________________<\/p>\n<p>Purvi P. Patel, EIT<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Submitted May 23, 2011<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/052311em\/nps\/enf\/14749.pdf\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Comments due June 13, 2011<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For copies: Michael Trepanier (617) 973-8250<\/p>\n<p>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@state.ma.us\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<a id=\"centerpond\" name=\"centerpond\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Center Pond Dam Rehabilitation<\/strong> &#8211; Becket<\/p>\n<p>EEA# 14741<\/p>\n<p>Issued June 8, 2011<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2011\/sc\/enf\/14741enf.pdf\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site visit May 24, 2011 @ 10:00 am<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A meeting will be held at <strong>Becket Town Hall (557 Main Street)<\/strong> and will be followed by the site visit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project Description<\/strong>:\u00a0 The project consists of the reconstruction of the Center Pond Dam in response to a dam safety order issued by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The project will correct structural and hydraulic deficiencies including seepage through the dam embankment, deterioration of the upstream and downstream walls of the dam as well as the spillways, and deterioration of the gatehouse structure. The ENF indicates that potential environmental impacts are associated with alteration of approximately .45 acres of land, including 4,625 square feet of bordering vegetated wetlands (BVW), 5,460 sf of land under water (LUW) and 18,140 sf of riverfront area.<\/p>\n<p>The project is undergoing MEPA review and requires preparation of an Environmental Notification Form (ENF) pursuant to 301 CMR 11.03 (3)(b)(6) because the project requires a state Permit and it consists of the construction, reconstruction or expansion of an existing solid fill structure of 1,000 or more sf base area. The project requires a 401 Water Quality Certification and a Chapter 91 License from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) and a Chapter 253 Permit from the Department of Conservation and Recreation. Also, it requires an Order of Conditions from the Becket Conservation Commission (and a Superseding Order of Conditions (SOC) from MassDEP in the event the local Order is appealed).<\/p>\n<p>The first four pages of the ENF are available through this link:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/050911em\/nps\/enf\/14741.pdf\">http:\/\/www.env.state.ma.us\/mepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/050911em\/nps\/enf\/14741.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Pursuant to the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act, this Meeting Notice is available in alternative formats upon request.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Submitted May 9, 2011<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/050911em\/nps\/enf\/14741.pdf\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Comments due May 31, 2011<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For copies: <a href=\"mailto:aorsi@parecorp.com\">Allen Orsi<\/a>, PARE Corp. (508) 543-1775<\/p>\n<p>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:Deirdre.Buckley@state.ma.us\">Deirdre Buckley<\/a> (617) 626-1044 <a id=\"ghp\" name=\"ghp\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div align=\"left\"><strong>Glendale Hydroelectric Project<\/strong> \u2013 Stockbridge<\/div>\n<p>EEA # 14689<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Issued February 11, 2011<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/022311em\/sc\/enf\/14689enf.pdf\">Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Submitted January 5, 2011<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/010511em\/nps\/enf\/14689.pdf\">Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Comments due January 25, 2011<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For copies: Skip Medford (978) 681-1900<\/p>\n<p>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@state.ma.us\">Purvi Patel<\/a> (617) 626-1029<a id=\"rps\" name=\"prs\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h5 align=\"left\">return to list of projects or return top<\/h5>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>Proposed Retail Store<\/strong> \u2013 North Adams<\/p>\n<p>EEA# 13578<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Issued January 14, 2011<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/012611em\/sc\/eir\/13578feir.pdf\"><strong>Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Adequately and properly complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Secretary pushes for Walmart to live up to its hype about being 100% supplied by renewable energy and actually agree to put photovoltaics on its roof. Walmart has said that the 7 year payback would take too long. Also an interesting section on ways to increase employees\u2019 use of mass transit.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Submitted December 8, 2010<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Environmental Impact Report<\/strong> (BEAT has a copy if you would like to look at it \u2013 <a href=\"mailto:team@thebeatnews.org\">team@thebeatnews.org<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Comments due January 7, 2011<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Issued October 1, 2010<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2010\/sc\/eir\/13578deir.pdf\"><strong>Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Adequately and properly complies with MEPA \u2013 next step if for the proponent to file an Final EIR<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Submitted August 24, 2010<\/p>\n<p><strong>Notice of Project Change(pdf)<\/strong><strong>\/Draft Environmental Impact Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Comments due September 24, 2010<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">For copies: Kathleen Drea (781) 535-6954<\/p>\n<p>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:Deirdre.Buckley@state.ma.us\">Deirdre Buckley<\/a> (617) 626-1044<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong>BEAT Note: We have copies of the NPC\/ENF and EIR at the BEAT office. Please give us a call if you would like to view them. (413-230-7321)<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><a id=\"tbdr2\" name=\"comments\"><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"generaltext\">\n<blockquote class=\"generaltext\">\n<div align=\"left\"><strong>How to Submit Comments to MEPA:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\">The Secretary of Environmental Affairs accepts written comments on projects currently under MEPA review. Comments may be submitted electronically, by mail, via FAX, or by hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted on MEPA documents are public records.<\/p>\n<p class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\">Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\n<p class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\">The mailing address for comments is:<\/p>\n<p>Secretary Richard K. Sullivan, Jr.<\/p>\n<p>Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)<\/p>\n<p>Attn: MEPA Office<\/p>\n[Analyst Name], EEA No. _____<\/p>\n<p>100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900<\/p>\n<p>Boston MA 02114<\/p>\n<p class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\">Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\n<p class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\">state email addresses are usually: first name.last name @state.ma.us<\/p>\n<p>for example: <a href=\"mailto:aisling.eglington@state.ma.us\"><strong>Aisling.Eglington@state.ma.us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/comments.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">How to Submit Comments to MEPA (this link takes you to the MEPA Site)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h5 class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h5>\n<blockquote class=\"generaltext\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Becket, Blandford, Lee, Otis, Russell, Stockbridge, and West Stockbridge &#8211; Notice of Public Hearings, re: Vegetation Management Plan (pdf), Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 11:00am to 12:30pm at: District One Office, MassDOT, Highway Division, 270 Main Street, Lenox, MA. 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