{"id":30714,"date":"2018-01-09T15:00:15","date_gmt":"2018-01-09T20:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=30714"},"modified":"2019-01-15T14:53:27","modified_gmt":"2019-01-15T19:53:27","slug":"environmental-monitor-berkshire-2018","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Monitor &#8211; Berkshire &#8211; 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Berkshire \u2013 2018\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-berkshire-2018\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Berkshires<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Pioneer Valley \u2013 2018\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-pioneer-valley-2018\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Pioneer Valley<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide \u2013 2018\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-statewide-2018\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Statewide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor Archive\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-archive\/\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; Archives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#comments\" name=\"em\">How to submit comments to MEPA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/emonitor.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Monitor &#8211; On MEPA Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Berkshire Index:<\/strong><\/span><strong><a name=\"berk\"><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Western Massachusetts &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/122618em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Public%20Hearings%20re,Vegetation%20Management%20Plan%20for%20Eversource,%20Western%20MA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Public Hearings for Vegetation Management Plan (Eversource) (pdf)<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; posted 12\/26\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheshire &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/122618em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project%20,Cheshire.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211;<strong> Stafford Hill WMA Habitat Project<\/strong> will be conducted on the Stafford Hill Rd and Jenks Rd section of the WMA in Cheshire. The project is tailored to enhance wildlife habitat using mowing, timber harvesting, vegetation control, and prescribed fire techniques. &#8211; posted 12\/26\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Marlborough &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/120518em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certification,%20New%20Marlboro.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; bridge carrying Umpachene Falls Road over Konkapot River<\/strong> &#8211; posted 12\/5\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"#millstdam\">Mill Street (Tel-Electric) Dam Removal and West Branch Housatonic River Restoration<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Certificate SEIR\/NPC &#8211; Adequately and Properly Complies with MEPA &#8211; issued 12\/14\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket &#8211; <a href=\"#lancelotlake\">Lancelot Lake Dam Improvements Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does not Require an Environmental Impact Report &#8211; issued 12\/7\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Egremont &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/112118em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20a%20Habitat%20Restoration%20Plan,%20Egremont.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate a Habitat Restoration Plan (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Jug End Fen<\/strong> &#8211; posted 11\/21\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Otis &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/102318em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Applicationan%20Issuance%20of%20a%20Draft%20Groundwater%20Discharge%20Permit,%20Otis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application and Issuance of a Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit (pdf)<\/a>\u00a0 &#8211; Town of Otis Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant<\/strong> &#8211; posted 10\/23\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stockbridge &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/102318em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Management%20Program,%20Stockbridgr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; herbicide use in Stockbridge Bowl<\/strong> &#8211; posted 10\/23\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/101018em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certifiation,%20Pittsfield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; New Road over the West Branch of the Housatonic River<\/strong> &#8211; posted 10\/10\/2018<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheffield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/092618em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20WQC_Sheffield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; bridge carrying Berkshire School Road over Schenob Brook<\/strong> &#8211; posted 9\/26\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stockbridge &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/092618em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Stockbridge.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Plan (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; habitat restoration project\u00a0 \u201c4 Corners\u201d property (Laurel Hill Association)<\/strong> &#8211; posted 9\/26\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sheffield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/082218em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Mang.,%20Ashley%20Falls.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Plan for Ashley Falls (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Ecological Restoration Limited Project (ERLP) at 1296 Ashley Falls Road<\/strong> &#8211; posted 8\/22\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lee &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/080818em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Egological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Lee.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Laurel Lake Drawdown<\/strong> &#8211; posted 8\/8\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/080818em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certificate,%20Pittsfield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Lakeway Drive bridge over Onota Lake<\/strong> &#8211; posted 8\/8\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lenox &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/072518em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Mamagement%20Program,%20Lenox.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Intent to Initiate Drawdown of Laurel Lake (pdf)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211;\u00a0 posted 7\/25\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>New Marlborough &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/062018em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Iniate%20an%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Management%20Program%20for%20CMC%20Berkshires%20Pond,%20New%20Marlborough.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program for CMC Berkshires Pond (pdf)<\/a><\/strong>&#8211; posted 6\/20\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Otis &amp; Sandisfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/060618em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Management%20Project,%20Otis%20and%20Standisfield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program for Owl Pond (pdf)<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; posted 6\/6\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monterey &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/052318em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20and%20Issuance%20of%20a%20Draft%20Groundwater%20Discharge%20Permit,%20Monterey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Application and Issuance of a Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit (pdf)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; <strong>Hume Lake Christian Camps<\/strong> &#8211; posted 5\/23\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lee &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/050918em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20and%20Issuance%20of%20a%20Draft%20Groundwater%20Discharge%20Permit,%20Lee.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Application and Issuance of a Draft Groundwater Discharge Permit (pdf<\/strong>)<\/a> &#8211; Onyx Specialty Papers &#8211; posted 5\/9\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lanesborough &amp; Hancock (&amp; Ludlow) &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/032118em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20for%20Yearly%20Operational%20Plan%20for%20MMWEC,%20Ludlow,%20Lanesborough%20and%20Hancock.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan for<\/a><\/strong><strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/032118em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20for%20Yearly%20Operational%20Plan%20for%20MMWEC,%20Ludlow,%20Lanesborough%20and%20Hancock.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company<\/a> <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/032118em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Submission%20for%20Yearly%20Operational%20Plan%20for%20MMWEC,%20Ludlow,%20Lanesborough%20and%20Hancock.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MMWEC (pdf)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; comments due 5\/7\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Richmond &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/042518em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Management%20Program%20for%20Richmond%20Pond,%20Richmond.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program for Richmond Pond (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Richmond Pond<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 posted 4\/25\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lenox &#8211; <a href=\"#walkerstreet\" rel=\"noopener\">Walker Street Reconstruction<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; Does not Require an Environmental Impact Report (summary of BEAT comments below) &#8211; issued 3\/23\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/020718em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initiate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project%20for%20an%20Aquatic%20Plant%20Management%20Program%20for%20%20Center%20Pond,%20Becket.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project and Aquatic Plant Management Program (pdf)<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Center Pond &#8211; posted 2\/7\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Western MA &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/012418em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20a%20Yearly%20Operational%20Plan%20for%20Eversource%20Energy%20,%20Western%20MA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yearly Operational Plan for Eversource Energy (pdf)<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; posted 1\/24\/18<\/li>\n<li><strong>Becket &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2017\/122017em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Intent%20to%20Initate%20an%20Ecological%20Restoration%20Project,%20Becket.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project (pdf)<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <strong>Yokum Pond Aquatic Weed Mechanical Management<\/strong> &#8211; posted 12\/20\/17<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monterey &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2017\/120617em\/pn\/Notice%20of%20Application%20for%20a%20401%20Water%20Quality%20Certification,%20Monterey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate\u00a0 (pdf)<\/a> &#8211; Disturbance within an Outstanding Resource Water by Hume New England Camp<\/strong> &#8211; posted 12\/6\/17<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield &#8211; <a href=\"#pittsfieldwastewater\" rel=\"noopener\">Pittsfield Wastewater Treatment Plant Nutrient Removal Upgrade Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; ENF Certificate &#8211; issued 10\/6\/17<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lee &#8211; <a href=\"#daleydevelopment\">Daley Development<\/a> &#8211; NPC Certificate<\/strong> &#8211; Requires a Mandatory Environmental Impact Report &#8211;\u00a0 issued 10\/6\/17<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pittsfield<\/strong> &#8211; <strong><a href=\"#millstdam\">Mill Street (Tel-Electric) Dam Removal and West Branch Housatonic River Restoration<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; EENF Certificate &#8211; 7\/22\/16 &#8211; Requires the preparation of a Single Environmental Impact Report<a id=\"lancelotlake\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Lancelot Lake Dam Improvements Project &#8211; <\/strong>Becket<br \/>\nEEA # 15931<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued December 7, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/122618em\/sc\/enf\/15931%20Lancelot%20Lake%20Dam%20Improvements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nDoes not Require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site visit: Wednesday, November 14, <\/strong>2018<strong> at 9:00 AM<\/strong><br \/>\nWe will meet in the Berkshire Room\u00a0at Becket Town Hall, 557 Main Street. \u00a0A\u00a0 visit to the site will follow.<\/p>\n<p>Submitted November 7, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/110718em\/nps\/enf\/15931%20Lancelot%20Lake%20Dam%20Improvement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due November 27, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Melissa Coady (413) 572-3224<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<a id=\"walkerstreet\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Walker Street Reconstruction<\/strong> &#8211; Lenox<br \/>\nEEA # 15814<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued March 23, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/041118em\/sc\/enf\/15814%20Walker%20Street%20Reconstruction.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a> BEAT&#8217;s full comments are included at the end of the Certificate.<br class=\"none\" \/>Does not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted February 21, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/022118em\/nps\/enf\/15814%20Walker%20Street%20Reconstruction.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due March 13, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/>BEAT comments request that the road\/streamcrossing over Woods Crossing Brook be required to meet MA River and Stream Crossing Standards. A study of the hydrological impacts may be necessary. S plan should be developed to deal with potential downstream flooding until the stream can be completely restored all the way from the Housatonic River up to the headwaters at Cranwell.<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Steven Mack (413) 499-1560<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst:<a href=\"mailto:anne.canaday@massmail.state.ma.us\"> Anne Canaday<\/a> (617) 626-1035<a id=\"pittsfieldwastewater\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Pittsfield Wastewater Treatment Plant Nutrient Removal Upgrade Project <\/strong>&#8211; Pittsfield<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15758<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued October 6, 2017<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2017\/101017em\/sc\/enf\/15758%20Pittsfield%20Wastewater%20Treatment%20Plant%20Nutrient%20Removal%20Upgrade.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Does not Require an Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted September 6, 2017<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2017\/090617em\/nps\/enf\/15758%20Pittsfield%20Wastewater%20Treatment%20Plant%20Nutrient%20Removal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due September 26, 2017<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: K.Felton (978) 905-2100<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:Erin.Flaherty@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Erin Flaherty<\/a> (617) 626-1128<a id=\"daleydevelopment\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Daley Development <\/strong>&#8211; Lee<br \/>\nEEA # 14764<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued October 6, 2017<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2017\/101017em\/sc\/npc\/NPC%2014764%20Daley%20Development.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Requires a Mandatory Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Posted August 23, 2017<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/170.63.40.34\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2017\/082317em\/nps\/npc\/14764%20NPC%20Daley%20Development.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Project Change (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nComments now due September 26, 2017<\/p>\n<p>Issued September 16, 2011<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/092111em\/sc\/enf\/14764enf.pdf\"><strong>Secretary\u2019s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Does not require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Site Visit \u2013 July 20 \u2013 10:30 am \u2013 Berkshire Engineering \u2013 157 Columbia Street, Lee<br \/>\nSubmitted July 6, 2011<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/web1.env.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2011\/070611em\/nps\/enf\/14764.pdf\"><strong>Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Comments now due September 9, 2011- additional information was submitted. This project is in state-listed species habitat.<\/p>\n<p>For copies: Benjamin Naylor (413) 243-4122<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Page.Czepiga@state.ma.us\">Page Czepiga<\/a> (617) 626-1021<a id=\"millstdam\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h6 align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mill Street (Tel-Electric) Dam Removal and West Branch Housatonic River Restoration <\/strong>&#8211; Pittsfield<br class=\"none\" \/>EEA # 15510\u00a0\u00a0 *** BEAT is following this project closely. For more information please contact Jane &#8211; jane@thebeatnews.org<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued December 26, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2018\/122618em\/sc\/eir\/15510%20Mill%20Street%20(Tel-Electric)%20Dam%20Removal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/strong><\/a><br class=\"none\" \/>Adequately and Properly Complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Submitted November 7, 2018<br \/>\n<strong>Single Environmental Impact Report &amp; Notice of Project Change<\/strong><br \/>\nComments due December 7, 2018<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Issued July 22, 2016<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepacerts\/2016\/sc\/enf\/15510%20EENF%20Mill%20Street%20(Tel-Electric)%20Dam%20Removal.pdf\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Requires the preparation of a Single Environmental Impact Report<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Site Visit <br class=\"none\" \/>May 27, 2016 &#8211; 9:30 am<br class=\"none\" \/>Meet at City of Pittsfield Maintenance Dept. Building 18 Hawthorne Ave., Pittsfield<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Submitted May 11, 2016<br class=\"none\" \/><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/209.80.128.250\/EEA\/emepa\/mepadocs\/2016\/051116em\/nps\/enf\/15510%20Mill%20Street%20Dam%20Removal%20and%20West%20Branch%20Housatonic%20River%20Restorations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/a><\/strong><br class=\"none\" \/>Comments now due July 22, 2016<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>For copies contact: Jim McGrath (413) 499-9344<br class=\"none\" \/>MEPA Analyst: <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@state.ma.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Strysky<\/a> (617) 626-1025<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"generaltext\" align=\"left\"><a class=\"style10\" href=\"#em\">return to list of projects<\/a> or <a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"comments\"><\/a><\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"generaltext\"><strong>How to Submit Comments to MEPA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">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. <br class=\"none\" \/>Please note that comments submitted on MEPA documents are public records.<br class=\"none\" \/>Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>The mailing address for comments is:<br class=\"none\" \/>Secretary Matthew Beaton<br class=\"none\" \/>Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) <br class=\"none\" \/>Attn: MEPA Office [Analyst Name], EEA No. _____ <br class=\"none\" \/>100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900 Boston MA 02114<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!state email addresses are usually: first name.last name @state.ma.usfor example: <a href=\"mailto:aisling.eglington@state.ma.us\"><strong>Aisling.Eglington@state.ma.us<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"generaltext\"><p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/eea\/agencies\/mepa\/submitting-comments.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Submit Comments to MEPA<\/a> (this link takes you to the MEPA Site)<\/strong><\/p><\/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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Environmental Monitor &#8211; Berkshires Environmental Monitor &#8211; Pioneer Valley Environmental Monitor &#8211; Statewide Environmental Monitor &#8211; Archives How to submit comments to MEPA Environmental Monitor &#8211; On MEPA Website Berkshire Index: Western Massachusetts &#8211; Notice of Public Hearings for Vegetation&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30714","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry","no-media"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Environmental Monitor - Berkshire - 2018 - Berkshire Environmental Action Team<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"BEAT&#039;s abstract of the Mass. 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