{"id":60285,"date":"2025-01-06T12:33:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T17:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=60285"},"modified":"2025-06-25T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:54:33","slug":"environmental-monitor-ctriver-valley-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-ctriver-valley-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Monitor &#8211; CT River Valley &#8211; 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"left\"><a id=\"top\" name=\"top\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 21px;\">June 11, 2025<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Berkshire \u2013 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=60283\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 Berkshires<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Pioneer Valley \u2013 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=60285\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 CT River Valley<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide \u2013 2021\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=60287\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Environmental Monitor Archive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/?page_id=9591\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 Archives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#comments\" name=\"em\">How to submit comments to MEPA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Environmental Monitor \u2013 On MEPA Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 align=\"left\">CT River Valley Index:<a name=\"em\"><\/a><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Springfield &#8211; <a href=\"#upper\">Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam Improvements Project<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>SEIR Single Environmental Impact Report &#8211; comments due 7\/11\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holyoke, Chicopee, South Hadley &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/ed218fb3-064c-49a5-b81d-8e59e02b39b9\">Holyoke Gas and Electric Department (HG&amp;E) Yearly Operational Plan<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; (click on the link, then a the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Areas identified in the YOP as locations where treatment of Rights of Way with herbicides will be carried out in calendar year 2025 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. <strong>Comments due by 5 pm, July 7, 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Previous projects in 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shelburne &#8211; The Town of Shelburne proposes to utilize herbicides to treat their Rights-of-Way.\u00a0<\/strong>Town of Shelburne VMP Public Hearing Time: June 20, 2025 09:30 AM\u00a0 Join Zoom Meeting <a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/88116532113?pwd=q3EBj0LHjj1X2xcwHAw3W4VcO7eJJz.1\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/88116532113?pwd=q3EBj0LHjj1X2xcwHAw3W4VcO7eJJz.1<\/a> Meeting ID: 881 1653 2113 Passcode: 535016 Dial by your location \u2022 +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 881 1653 2113 Passcode: 535016. Copies of the proposed VMP are also available for review at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources website at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/rights-of-way-vegetationmanagement-vmps-yops-and-notices\">https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/rights-of-way-vegetationmanagement-vmps-yops-and-notices<\/a>. The Department will accept written testimony concerning the Town of Shelburne VMP until the close of business (5p.m.) June 20, 2025.<\/li>\n<li><strong>East Longmeadow &#8211; <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/8e2aa78f-2433-40f0-9cd5-eeeb56abd2de\">Improvements at Heritage Park and Blackmon Pond<\/a> &#8211; EENF<\/strong> &#8211; (click on the link, then a the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The project includes dredging of Blackmon Pond to remove accumulated sediment and restore its storage capacity. Proposed park improvements include additional parking, new sports fields and courts, a playground and splash pad, band shell for community events, improved walking paths, and seating areas throughout the park. These amenities will be available for public use, including for the Environmental Justice (EJ) Populations located in Springfield in the vicinity of the park. Whereas proximity to EJ Populations is the sole trigger for an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and EJ Populations will directly benefit from the Project, the Proponent respectfully requests MEPA allow for a Single EIR. <strong>Comments are due June 12, 2025.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Belchertown &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/84050a1d-c50e-4d1d-9be6-b162054e0d9f\">Chicopee River<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/84050a1d-c50e-4d1d-9be6-b162054e0d9f\"> &#8211; <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/84050a1d-c50e-4d1d-9be6-b162054e0d9f\">Basin McLaughlin &amp; Palmer State Fish Hatcheries<\/a>&#8211; <\/strong>(click on the link, then a the top, click on attachments) &#8211;<strong>\u00a0has been issued a Draft Renewed WMA Permit<\/strong> #9P2-1-08-024.01 for fish hatchery operations, reducing the total authorized volume at this time from 7.46 MGD to 7.12 MGD. Comments must be submitted either electronically (preferred) to brittany.segill@mass.gov or by USMail to MassDEP, 100 Cambridge Street, 9th floor, Boston, MA 02114, Attn: B. Segill. DRAFT Water Management Act (WMA) permits are open for a 30- day public comment period. Draft permits can be found on the MassDEP WMA Draft Permits webpage at Water Management Act Permits and Decisions | Mass.gov. Written comments on the granting of the permits are to be filed within thirty (30) days of the draft notice posted in the May 7, 2025 Environmental Monitor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hadley &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/93c4bd17-627c-4555-8207-0d9f6987bf95\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project <\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then a the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The proposed project is seeking approval to initiate an Ecological Restoration Management Program at Lake Warner in Hadley, MA. Project Description: In our ongoing efforts to reduce and prevent eutrophication in Lake Warner, we plan to undertake the following measures: 1. Continue hand-pulling water chestnuts: Volunteers, in collaboration with the Connecticut River Conservancy, will persist in manually removing water chestnuts. 2. Implement a targeted herbicide treatment plan: In areas where hand-pulling has not been effective, we will apply herbicides (DIQUAT) to approximately 10.75 acres of the 70-acre lake to reduce water chestnut populations. 3. Develop and implement a phosphorus sequestration plan: To prevent the release and mobilization of phosphorus, we will create a plan that includes sampling and treatment of both sediment and the water column using a DEP-approved product. Reviewing Conservation Commission(s): Hadley Conservation Commission, 100 Middle Street, Hadley MA 01035. Copies of the NOI may be examined or acquired from the Conservation Commission at <a href=\"mailto:conservation@hadleyma.gov\">conservation@hadleyma.gov<\/a>, or 413-584-4236, Monday and Friday between 9AM and 4PM. See Conservation Commission website for the meeting schedule for exact dates and agendas: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hadleyma.org\/conservation-commission\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.hadleyma.org\/conservation-commission<\/a>. &#8211; published 4\/9\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palmer, Ware &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/16474154-d629-43a2-a400-5f0f92de3305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then a the top, click on attachments) &#8211; A Yearly Operational Plan has been submitted for: Massachusetts Central Railroad (MCER) for the treatment of rights-of-way with herbicides during the 2025 calendar year. This plan has been prepared and submitted to the Department of Agricultural Resources by: TEC Associates of South Portland, Maine. One selective herbicide application will take place in the non-sensitive and sensitive area buffer zones along the roadbed portion of the right-of-way using a DAR approved herbicide mixture. This program is targeted toward the eradication of woody and herbaceous plant species germinating within the roadbed and around other fixtures including but not limited to: switches, signals, signs, and highway grade crossings. This application will be followed by a late summer touch-up application in areas of heavy vegetation growth, if necessary. &#8211; comments due 5\/23\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amherst &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/91662c2b-6d08-4d8d-aa52-b57294e34803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project <\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then a the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Conservation Commission: Town of Amherst, c\/o Erin Jacque, Wetlands Administrator, 4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA 01002. <a href=\"mailto:jacquee@amherstma.gov\">jacquee@amherstma.gov<\/a> 413-259-3202. Description: Kellog Brook was culverted approximately 60 years ago. The project will remove the culvert, daylight the stream and establish thousands of square feet of native and wetland plant species in what is currently grass lawn. Additionally, a small bridge will be installed to facilitate pedestrian and vehicular movements. Public Hearing: The public hearing date, time and location will be available on the Conservation Commission\u2019s website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amherstma.gov\/285\/Conservation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.amherstma.gov\/285\/Conservation<\/a> Documentation: Copies of the NOI may be examined at or acquired from the Amherst Conservation Commission at the address and number above. &#8211; published 3\/26\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Amherst, Montague, Belchertown, Northfield, Erving, Palmer, Leverett, Sunderland, Monson &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/b0fdef50-3071-4042-869f-256923da232d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then a the top, click on attachments) &#8211; A YOP for treatment of rights-of-way with herbicides for the 2025 calendar year for New England Central Railroad Company, prepared by Keith L. Morris, Environmental Consultant from Leeds, Massachusetts, has been submitted to MDAR.\u00a0The intended vegetation control program will be consistent with the VMP, as approved by MDAR. Herbicides shall be applied to the roadbed by a spray truck, in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the VMP and the YOP. The herbicides to be applied, Aquaneat, Opensight, Polaris, and MSO Extra are recommended for use in &#8220;sensitive areas&#8221; by the Department of Environmental Protection, and MDAR. No herbicides shall be applied within a Zone I of a public groundwater source, within 100\u2019 of any Class A public surface water source, within 100\u2019 of any tributary or associated surface water body where the tributary or associated surface water body runs within 400\u2019 of a Class A surface water source, or within 10\u2019 of any tributary or associated surface water body where the tributary or associated surface water body is at a distance greater than 400\u2019 form a Class A surface water source, within a lateral distance of 100\u2019 for 400\u2019 upstream, on both sides of the river, of any Class B Drinking Water Intake, a 50-foot radius around a private well, 10\u2019 from the edge of standing or flowing water or wetlands, within 10\u2019 of the mean annual high water line or any River, or within 10\u2019 of any certified vernal pool (pursuant to 333 CMR 11.04: Sensitive Area Restrictions). Applications of herbicide shall commence after the approval of the YOP by the DAR, following public review and comment. It is anticipated that herbicide application will occur between May \u2013 end of August 2025. The YOP contains: maps locating rights-of-way and sensitive areas; the name of the herbicides proposed for use, including application rates, carriers and adjuvants; application techniques and alternative control measures; material safety data sheets and herbicide fact sheets as approved by the DAR; the names of the applicator and YOP supervisor; methods used to identify and mark sensitive areas on the right-of-way; procedures for handling, mixing, and loading of herbicides; and identification of target vegetation in accordance with 333 CMR 11.06(2). Additionally, the YOP contains emergency\/contingency measures and local, state and federal emergency contact telephone numbers. &#8211; comments due 5\/9\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rowe &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/16f24e41-5797-4d82-aeb6-ca32973d9fac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan <\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then a the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Edward Sturtevant of Lewis Tree Service, Inc. submitted a YOP to MDAR for Brookfield Renewables Bear Swamp Project in March of 2025. In 2025 Brookfield Renewables Bear Swamp Project will conduct an Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) program on their transmission lines. The intended vegetation control program will be consistent with Brookfield Renewables Bear Swamp Project VMP. In accordance with the guidelines set forth in Brookfield Renewables Bear Swamp Project VMP and YOP, herbicides will be selectively applied to target vegetation by licensed\/certified applicators carrying backpack or hand-held application equipment for the IVM program. Brookfield Renewables Bear Swamp Project will only use herbicides recommended by MDAR for use in regulated sensitive areas for their IVM program. Pursuant to 333 CMR 11.04, no herbicides will be sprayed within any designated &#8220;no spray sensitive area&#8221; instead mechanical only methods will be used to control vegetation. Public notification, by certified mail, will be provided to each &#8220;affected&#8221; municipality at least twenty-one days prior to any herbicide application. &#8211; comments due 5\/9\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brimfield, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Monson, Montgomery, Palmer, Russell, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/a6e29d5a-8b1d-42b5-bf3b-dced86d6dda4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; A Yearly Operational Plan for right-of-ways treatment with herbicides during the 2025 calendar year has been submitted for: CSX Transportation, Incorporated (CSX). This plan has been prepared and submitted to the MDAR by: Keith Morris CSX&#8217;s vegetation control program for 2025 will be consistent with the VMP and YOP as approved by MDAR and involves an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach where possible. Under the 2025 program, brush control will be limited to mechanical cutting in sensitive areas and sensitive area buffer zones, and mechanical cutting or foliar herbicide applications in non-sensitive areas. Foliar herbicide applications will selectively treat target vegetation and encourage the growth of non-target vegetation. One selective post-emergent herbicide application will take place in ballasted rights-of-way areas and around other fixtures including but not limited to: switches, signals, signs, and highway grade crossings. This post-emergent application will take place in non-sensitive areas and sensitive area buffer zones and is targeted toward the eradication of woody and herbaceous plant species. Areas that do not have vegetation will not be treated. Herbicide applications to the roadbed and areas adjacent to the shoulder will be conducted with a spray truck and\/or a backpack sprayer according to the guidelines set forth in the VMP and YOP. Sensitive areas as defined by the Rights-of-Way Management Regulations will receive the full protection afforded by those regulations. All herbicide applications will be done by an applicator properly licensed by MDAR Pesticide Bureau and fully trained in herbicide mixing, handling, and application methods. Applications will commence following approval of the YOP by MDAR. Public notification (by registered mail) will be provided to the chief elected official, Board of Health, and Conservation Commission in each affected municipality at least twenty-one days prior to any herbicide application. &#8211; comments due 5\/9\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Chicopee, Conway, Deerfield, Easthampton, Erving, Greenfield, Hatfield, Holyoke, Montague, Northampton, Northfield, Orange, Rowe, Shelburne Springfield, Wendell, Whately &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/6877e71a-eb17-43e9-b60d-e3c71cca8b1e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; A YOP for Berkshire &amp; Eastern Railroad for the treatment of rights-of-way with herbicides in the listed municipalities for the calendar year 2025 has been prepared by Keith L. Morris, Environmental Consultant from Leeds, Massachusetts, has been submitted to MDAR.\u00a0 The intended vegetation control program will be consistent with the VMP, as approved by MDAR. Herbicides shall be applied to the roadbed by a spray truck, in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the VMP and the YOP. The herbicides to be applied, Aquaneat, Opensight, Polaris, and MSO Extra are recommended for use in &#8220;sensitive areas&#8221; by the Department of Environmental Protection, and MDAR. No herbicides shall be applied within a Zone I of a public groundwater source, within 100\u2019 of any Class A public surface water source, within 100\u2019 of any tributary or associated surface water body where the tributary or associated surface water body runs within 400\u2019 of a Class A surface water source, or within 10\u2019 of any tributary or associated surface water body where the tributary or associated surface water body is at a distance greater than 400\u2019 from a Class A surface water source, within a lateral distance of 100\u2019 for 400\u2019 upstream, on both sides of the river, of any Class B Drinking Water Intake, a 50-foot radius around a private well, 10\u2019 from the edge of standing or flowing water or wetlands, within 10\u2019 of the mean annual high water line or any River, or within 10\u2019 of any certified vernal pool (pursuant to 333 CMR 11.04: Sensitive Area Restrictions). Applications of herbicide shall commence after the approval of the YOP by MDAR, following public review and comment. It is anticipated that herbicide application will occur between May \u2013 end of August 2025. The YOP contains: maps locating rights-of-way and sensitive areas; the name of the herbicides proposed for use, including application rates, carriers and adjuvants; application techniques and alternative control measures; material safety data sheets and herbicide fact sheets as approved by the DAR; the names of the applicator and YOP supervisor; methods used to identify and mark sensitive areas on the right-of-way; procedures for handling, mixing, and loading of herbicides; and identification of target vegetation in accordance with 333 CMR 11.06(2). Additionally, the YOP contains emergency\/contingency measures and local, state and federal emergency contact telephone numbers. &#8211; comments due 5\/9\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Longmeadow, Springfield &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/456b9e85-c2ae-454d-81f5-eb7551046eab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/a><\/strong><strong> &#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; A Yearly Operational Plan for treatment of rights-of-way with herbicides during the 2025 calendar year has been submitted for: AMTRAK National Railroad Passenger Corporation. This plan has been prepared and submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) by: TEC Associates of South Portland, Maine. AMTRAK&#8217;s vegetation control program for 2025 will be consistent with the VMP as approved by MDAR and involves an Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) approach. In the 2025 program, brush control will be limited to manual or mechanical cutting in sensitive areas and sensitive area buffer zones. In non-sensitive areas, one foliar application will be conducted to selectively treat brush adjacent to the shoulder using MDAR approved herbicide mixture. One selective herbicide application will take place in the non-sensitive and sensitive area buffer zones along the roadbed portion of the right-of-way using an MDAR approved herbicide mixture. This program is targeted toward the eradication of woody and herbaceous plant species germinating within the roadbed and around other fixtures including but not limited to: switches, signals, signs, and highway grade crossings. This application will be followed by a late summer touch-up application in areas of heavy vegetation growth. Hi-rail vehicles equipped with herbicide application equipment will be used to treat the rights-of-way. Public notification (by certified mail) will be provided to the chief elected official, Board of Health, and Conservation Commission in each affected municipality at least twenty-one days prior to any herbicide application. &#8211; comments due 5\/9\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agawam &#8211; <a href=\"#gas\">Proposed Gas Station<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on SEIR &#8211; published 3\/26\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunderland, Leverett, Deerfield, Shelburne, Ware, Shutesbury, Belchertown, Conway, Pelham &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"#central\"><strong>Central to Western Massachusetts Energy Improvement Project<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on ENF &#8211; published 3\/26\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ware, Palmer &#8211; <a href=\"#palmer\" rel=\"noopener\">Palmer to Ware Improvement Project<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> Secretary&#8217;s Certificate SEIR &#8211; published 3\/26\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holland &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/83b7eaf5-f1e3-44cc-957b-5972918ca9bd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The proposed project is seeking approval to initiate an Ecological Restoration Management Program at Hamilton Reservoir in Holland, MA. USEPA\/State registered herbicides will be applied to manage nonnative and nuisance aquatic vegetation to protect the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act by impeding eutrophication and improving habitat value. Mechanical hydro-raking will be enacted to manage nuisance submerged aquatic vegetation and accumulated organic matter to prevent eutrophication and improve habitat value, also under the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act. An annual winter drawdown, Hand-pulling and Dive Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) will also be deployed to manage nuisance submerged aquatic vegetation and to prevent eutrophication and improve habitat value, also under the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act. &#8211; published 3\/7\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chesterfield &#8211;<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"#chesterfield\">Chesterfield Reconstruction of North Road and Damon Pond Road<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><a class=\"table-link\">&#8211;<\/a> Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on Environmental Notification Form &#8211; published 3\/7\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Easthampton, Hampden, Holyoke, Longmeadow, Ludlow, South Hadley, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/9620e401-8d29-4807-8ace-ea9a9b437de1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Pursuant to the provisions of the Rights-of-Way Management Regulations, 333 CMR 11.00, to apply herbicides to control vegetation along rights-of-way (ROW), a five-year Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) and a Yearly Operational Plan (YOP) must be approved by the Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). Eversource Energy, Western MA holds a current VMP, therefore, notice of receipt of a YOP and procedures for public review is hereby given as required by Section 11.06 (3). Eversource Energy, Western Ma has submitted a YOP to MDAR in January 2025. In 2025 Eversource Energy, Western MA will conduct an Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) program on their transmission and distribution lines. The intended vegetation control program will be consistent with Eversource Energy, Western MA\u2019s VMP (approved by MDAR in 2024). In accordance with the guidelines set forth in Eversource Energy, Western MA\u2019s 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. &#8211; comments due 4\/11\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/49ad4dd9-019c-4b3b-9016-a87aea7f54a8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Notification for Submission of Notice of Intent, Ecological Restoration Limited Project: Nashawannuck Brook Ecological Restoration &amp; Access Improvements. Location of Proposed Project: Former Pine Grove Golf Course located at 128 Rocky Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060 (42.29896, -72.66745). Project Description: The City of Northampton purchased the former Pine Grove Golf course with the goals of rewilding the golf course and restoring Nashawannuck Brook and wetlands throughout the site, as well as providing increased public access. The project is designated as a DER Priority Project. Proposed work includes: Restoring Nashawannuck Brook by removing an earthen dam impounding a former irrigation pond, removing existing culverts, and restoring the stream channel throughout the site to facilitate increased habitat and floodplain reconnection; Restoring historic wetlands modified when the site was used as a golf course and enhancing the health and function of existing wetlands; Removing other structures and stream armoring remaining from the parcel\u2019s use as a golf course; Improving the trail network to incorporate and upgrade existing paths and provide new amenities such as educational signage and an All Persons Trail; Formalizing parking area(s) along Old Wilson Road that will integrate with the trail system. The proposed project meets the definition of Ecological Restoration Limited Project as defined in 310 CMR 10.00 and includes the removal of an earthen dam, stream daylighting, removal of three culverts, and other stream restoration components. Once filed, copies of the NOI application will be available upon request from the Applicant\u2019s representative, April Doroski, of Fuss &amp; O\u2019Neill, at <a href=\"mailto:april.doroski@fando.com\">april.doroski@fando.com <\/a>or 413-333-5881. Information regarding the date, time, and location of the public hearing regarding the NOI may be obtained from the Northampton Conservation Commission at 210 Main Street, Room 11 (413-587-1263). Notice of the public hearing will be published at least five business days in advance, in the Daily Hampshire Gazette Newspaper. &#8211; published 2\/26\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Monson &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/e161e296-2e25-46a1-b3ff-765987ca6721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Project Name: Church Manufacturing Company Dam Removal and Chicopee Brook Restoration Project Proponent: RJA Realty Holdings, Inc. Project Site: Church Manufacturing Co. Dam, Adjacent to Route 32 and Bethany Road, Monson (Tax Parcel 111-072A) Brief Project Description: This Ecological Restoration Project consists of the removal of the Church Manufacturing Co. Dam (NID# MA00614) and restoration of a portion of Chicopee Brook. The proposed Project will remove manmade portions of the dam and establish a breach channel through the former spillway location to 1) Restore natural riverine flows; 2) Reconnect and develop floodplain areas along the left side of the dam area; 3) Improve potential fish passage connectivity along this Coldwater Fisheries Resource; and 4) Support natural wetland and channel formation within the former impoundment area. Anticipated Date of NOI Submission: February 25, 2025<br \/>\nReviewing Commission: Monson Conservation Commission, 110 Main Street, Monson, MA 01057, (413)<br \/>\n688-0022, <a href=\"mailto:tuliana@monson-ma.gov\">tuliana@monson-ma.gov<\/a> Copies of the NOI and Information about the Public Hearing May be Obtained by Contacting: Adrienne Dunk, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. 1350 Main Street, Suite 1400, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-726-2144, <a href=\"mailto:adrienne.dunk@gza.com\">adrienne.dunk@gza.com<\/a>, or by contacting the Monson Conservation Commission &#8211; published 2\/26\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warwick &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/ab00986f-95bc-4b9c-9bad-4125a637bcdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) -Notice is hereby given that New England Power Company (NEP) seeks a 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) pursuant to the requirements of 314 CMR 9.00. Notice is also provided that a request is being made of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) to waive certain regulations by NEP. This request seeks a Variance of the 401 Water Quality Certification, pursuant to the requirements of 314 CMR 9.08 due discharge of dredged or fill material in wetlands or waters of the Commonwealth within 400 feet of a Class A surface water (314 CMR 9.06(4)) along two sections of the A1\/B2 Lines located in Leominster. &#8211; comments due 3\/19\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ludlow &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/1bf92ccf-bcc5-4fbd-bf29-a7984868cbcd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program <\/strong><\/a><strong>&#8211; <\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The proposed project is seeking approval to implement an Aquatic Plant Management Program at Murphy Pond in Ludlow, MA. The focus of this management will be to reduce control and proactively manage nuisance aquatic vegetation using chemical herbicide treatment. This project aims to protect the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act by slowing eutrophication and improving habitat value.<br \/>\nReviewing Conservation Commissions: Ludlow Conservation Commission 488 Chapin Street Town Hall, 3rd Floor Ludlow, MA 01056. Copies of the Notice of Intent may be examined or acquired by contacting the applicant\u2019s representative, Goddard Consulting LLC, at (508) 393-3784. Please see the Conservation Commission website for the meeting schedule to confirm exact dates and agendas. &#8211; published 2\/26\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wilbraham &#8211; Red Bridge Hydroelectric Powerhouse &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/e952b1b4-9296-4f5d-8847-669c8dc15104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/126607a2-2042-4461-bade-4e1a678ebeb0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advisory Opinion Issued<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; published 2\/26\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shutesbury &#8211; <a href=\"#dudleyville\">Dudleyville Emergency Dam Removal<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on Draft Record of Decision &#8211; published 2\/26\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton &#8211; <a href=\"#millriver\">Mill River Bank Repair Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Secretary&#8217;s Certificate EENF &#8211; published 2\/26\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chesterfield, Cummington, Middlefield, Worthington<\/strong><strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/fe9ff634-3a5b-402c-a3f6-f7d67ad93999\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DCR: Notice of Public Meeting, Resource Management Plans<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) \u2013 Public meeting Tuesday, February 25th @ 6pm \u2013 7:30pm Register for the meeting via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/1vMMc6biRVC72Pfz73dx_A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoom Registration Link<\/a>. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is holding an informational meeting and public listening session on the preparation of Resource Management Plans (RMPs) for the following locations in DCR\u2019s Pittsfield Complex: Ashmere Lake State Park; Balance Rock State Park; Bates Memorial State Park; Bryant Mountain State Forest; Gilbert A. Bliss State Forest; Middlefield State Forest; October Mountain State Forest; Peru State Forest; Pittsfield State Forest (including South Mountain\/West Region HQ); Richmond State Forest; Wahconah Falls State Park; and Worthington State Forest. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public about the RMP planning process and to take comments about these properties. This is the first of two public meetings to be held concerning these properties. The second public meeting will be scheduled when draft RMPs are available for public review and comment. \u2013 comments due 3\/27\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ware, Palmer, West Brookfield &#8211; <a href=\"#palmer\" rel=\"noopener\">Palmer to Ware Improvement Project<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> Single Environmental Impact Report &#8211; comments due 3\/10\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Monson, Montgomery, Palmer, Russell, Springfield, West Springfield, Westfield, Wilbraham, &#8211;<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/8d5fd7e8-d66a-49af-b8a3-56ee0e65aaf8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Public Hearing re: Vegetation Management Plan\u00a0<\/a>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) \u2013 CSX Railroad proposes to utilize herbicides to treat their Rights-of Way throughout Massachusetts: In accordance with 333 CMR 11.05 the Department of Agricultural Resources will conduct regional hearings to receive public comment on the proposed Vegetation Management Plan for the CSX Railroad Vegetation Management Plan.\u00a0<strong>To provide all interested parties an opportunity to comment on the proposed VMP, a public hearing will be held via ZOOM<\/strong>\u00a0at the following location: Topic: CSX VMP\u00a0<strong>Public Hearing Time: Mar 7, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Time<\/strong>\u00a0(US and Canada)\u00a0<strong>Join Zoom Meeting\u00a0<\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/88272974654?pwd=VVGsORYDoaqEacMwfEnAS9YPJlY6tV.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/88272974654?pwd=VVGsORYDoaqEacMwfEnAS9YPJlY6tV.1<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Meeting ID: 882 7297 4654 Passcode: 336979 Dial by your location +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) Meeting ID: 882 7297 4654 Passcode: 336979 Find your local number:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/u\/kcOcf6dOS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/u\/kcOcf6dOS<\/a>\u00a0<strong>The proposed VMP is posted at\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/eea\/agencies\/agr\/pesticides\/vegetation-management-andyearly-operation-plans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.mass.gov\/eea\/agencies\/agr\/pesticides\/vegetation-management-andyearly-operation-plans.html<\/a>\u00a0for reviewing.<\/strong> It is also available for review at the Reference Desk of the following public libraries: Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01608. The public hearings listed above will give interested parties the opportunity to present data, views or arguments, orally or in writing concerning the proposed VMP. Persons giving testimony are also requested to provide written comments. Written comments in advance of the hearing dates are welcome.\u00a0<strong>The Department will accept written testimony concerning the CSX Railroad VMP until the close of business: March 10, 2025\u00a0<\/strong>Commentary should be sent to: Rights-of-Way Program Massachusetts Pesticide Bureau 225 Turnpike Road, 3rd Floor Southborough, MA 01772 \u2013 comments due 3\/10\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hatfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/0a319a38-053f-4dca-a519-b18d9101b8c8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> The Town of Hatfield will file a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the Day Pond Restoration Project with the Hatfield Conservation Commission on or around March 13, 2025. The proposed Project includes the removal of up to 1,900 cy of built-up sediment from Day Pond, the reconstruction and improvement of the existing dam and outlet structure, and installation of a solar powered aeration system for the pond. The project will improve aquatic habitats that support fish and wildlife species and will restore the natural capacity of the resource area to protect the interests identified in the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131 \u00a740). The anticipated public hearing date is March 13, 2025. To obtain additional information regarding the date, time, and location of the public hearing or to examine copies of the NOI, contact the Hatfield Conservation Commission at Lori Picard, 59 Main Street Hatfield, MA 01038, (413)-247-9200 Ext. 4. To obtain more information regarding this application or to obtain an electronic copy of the application, contact Addison Ochs at TRC at <a href=\"mailto:aochs@trccompanies.com\">aochs@trccompanies.com<\/a> or (781) 419-7704. &#8211; published 2\/7\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunderland, Leverett, Deerfield, Shelburne, Ware, Shutesbury, Belchertown, Conway, Pelham &#8211;<\/strong> <a href=\"#central\"><strong>Central to Western Massachusetts Energy Improvement Project<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Remote Site Visit 2\/12\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northfield &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/15322c79-037d-4229-8276-d9eb283c2e0a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Public Hearing for Draft 401 WQC<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; Notice is hereby given that FirstLight Power has filed an application for a 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC application) with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP). That application is required as part of FirstLight\u2019s pending application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to relicense FirstLight\u2019s Connecticut River hydroelectric dam and associated facilities in Turners Falls and Montague and the pumped storage facility in Northfield, all under the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. \u00a7 797(e). The WQC application is available on FirstLight\u2019s and MassDEP\u2019s websites at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northfield-relicensing.com\/401-wqc-documents?per_page=1000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.northfield-relicensing.com\/401-wqc-documents?per_page=1000<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/401-wqc-for-the-firstlight-hydroelectric-re-licensing-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/401-wqc-for-the-firstlight-hydroelectric-re-licensing-project<\/a> For additional information, please email FirstLight at <a href=\"mailto:relicensing@firstlight.energy\">relicensing@firstlight.energy<\/a> or MassDEP at <a href=\"mailto:dep.hydro@mass.gov\">dep.hydro@mass.gov<\/a> Public Comment and Hearing: <strong>MassDEP will conduct a hybrid public hearing (in-person and remote) on MassDEP\u2019s DRAFT WQC on February 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm<\/strong>, at the Cohn Family Dining Commons, Greenfield Community College, One College Drive, Greenfield, MA. For remote participation registration is required at this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_h1z45n9HRnq51xAECMJ1TQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_h1z45n9HRnq51xAECMJ1TQ<\/a> After registering for the remote session, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The purpose of the hearing is for members of the public to comment orally on the DRAFT WQC. The DRAFT WQC will be published on January 24, 2025, on MassDEP\u2019s project website at: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/401-wqc-for-the-firstlight-hydroelectric-re-licensing-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/info-details\/401-wqc-for-the-firstlight-hydroelectric-re-licensing-project<\/a> Written comments will be accepted from January 24, 2025, until 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2025. The Department encourages electronic submission by email to <a href=\"mailto:dep.hydro@mass.gov\">dep.hydro@mass.gov<\/a> which must include FirstLight 401 WQC in the subject line. In lieu of electronic submittal, paper comments may be mailed to Elizabeth Stefanik, Attn: FirstLight 401WQC, MassDEP-BWR, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114. &#8211; comments due 2\/24\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easthampton &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/da664314-0b80-48f5-bca5-2e5e2706c5fb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management Program<\/strong><\/a><strong>&#8211; <\/strong>(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; The proposed project is seeking approval to implement an Aquatic Plant Management Program at Williston Pond in Easthampton, MA. The focus of this management will be to reduce and control nuisance and invasive aquatic vegetation using chemical herbicide treatment. This project aims to protect the interests of the Wetlands Protection Act by slowing eutrophication and improving habitat value. Reviewing Conservation Commissions: Easthampton Conservation Commission 50 Payson Avenue, Easthampton, MA 01027 Copies of the Notice of Intent may be examined or acquired by contacting the applicant\u2019s representative, Goddard Consulting LLC, at (508) 393-3784. Please see the Conservation Commission website for the meeting schedule to confirm exact dates and agendas. &#8211; published 1\/24\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agawam &#8211; <a href=\"#gas\">Proposed Gas Station<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> Single Environmental Impact Report &#8211; comments due 2\/24\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sunderland, Leverett, Deerfield, Shelburne, Ware, Shutesbury, Belchertown, Conway, Pelham &#8211;<\/strong> <strong><a class=\"table-link\" href=\"#central\">Central to Western Massachusetts Energy Improvement Project\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><a class=\"table-link\">&#8211;<\/a> Environmental Notification Form &#8211; comments due 2\/24\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shutesbury &#8211; <a href=\"#dudleyville\">Dudleyville Emergency Dam Removal<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on Environmental Notification Form &#8211; published 1\/24\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chesterfield &#8211;<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"#chesterfield\">Chesterfield Reconstruction of North Road and Damon Pond Road<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><a class=\"table-link\">&#8211;<\/a> Environmental Notification Form &#8211; comments due 2\/13\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shutesbury &#8211; <a href=\"#dudleyville\">Dudleyville Emergency Dam Removal<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Draft Record of Decision &#8211; comments due 2\/7\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>East Longmeadow &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/4e517163-2f6a-443c-bbf7-0c9954f291a1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a Modification of a Site Assignment<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 111, Sections 150A and 150A\u00bd and the regulations promulgated thereunder, 310 CMR 16.00 &#8220;Site Assignment Regulations for Solid Waste Facilities,&#8221; <strong>an application for a new site assignment has been filed with the East Longmeadow Board of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for the proposed construction of a solid waste handling facility, to be located at 100 Deer Park Drive in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 01028.<\/strong> The property is owned by JDA Deer Park Real Estate, LLC. The Deer Park Drive parcel has an area of 6.22 acres, of which the Application proposes that 3.72-acres be Site Assigned for use as a transfer station facility that accepts, recycles and transfers construction and demolition (C&amp;D) waste and bulky waste. The maximum daily tonnage will be 2,000 tons per day, with a lesser daily tonnage anticipated until reconstruction of a railroad line is completed. The proponent is: Deer Park Recycling, LLC, 47 Warehouse Street, Springfield, MA 01118.\u00a0Copies of the Site Assignment Modification Application may be reviewed at the offices of the East Longmeadow Board of Health at the East Longmeadow Town Hall, 60 Center Square, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 01028, between the hours of 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, or at the MassDEP Western Regional Office at 436 Dwight Street, Springfield, MA, Wednesdays 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. <strong>MassDEP shall receive comments on the proposed facility site for 21 <\/strong><strong>days from the date of the publication of this public notice.<\/strong> All comments regarding the assignment of this site should reference the DEP File #24-085-012, and be mailed to: Solid Waste Section Chief, MA Department of Environmental Protection, 436 Dwight Street, Springfield, MA 01103. The applicant may modify the application for the initial forty (40) days of the review period where such modifications are deemed not to be major modifications. MassDEP shall issue a Report on Suitability within sixty (60) days of receiving proof that the public notice requirements have been completed. &#8211; comments due 1\/21\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deerfield &#8211; <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/fbcfdcb8-a440-4c22-8cdc-b3e347c3372d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Application for a 401 Water Quality Certificate<\/a> &#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; 401 Water Quality Certification application for the replacement of Bridge No. D-01-006 (0PP) over Deerfield River in the Town of Deerfield, MA by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division. The existing four-span bridge is proposed to be replaced with a new three-span bridge supported on cantilever abutments in the existing location and piers in new locations. The bridge will remain open during stage construction of the replacement bridge. Additional information may be obtained from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division at the above address, Attention Courtney Walker, or by emailing <a href=\"mailto:courtney.l.walker@state.ma.us\">courtney.l.walker@state.ma.us<\/a>. Written comments should be sent to Heidi Davis, MassDEP Wetlands Program, 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 900, Boston MA 02114 or by emailing <a href=\"mailto:heidi.davis@mass.gov\">heidi.davis@mass.gov<\/a> within 21 days of this notice. &#8211; published 1\/8\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Westfield, West Springfield, Holyoke &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/dd00bd5f-5ade-4428-8e26-b4600fea9064\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong> (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; A Yearly Operational Plan has been submitted for: Pioneer Valley Railroad (PVRR). PVRR&#8217;s vegetation control program for 2025 will be consistent with the VMP and YOP as approved by MDAR and involves an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach where possible. Under the 2025 program, brush control will be limited to mechanical cutting in sensitive areas and sensitive area buffer zones, and mechanical cutting or foliar herbicide applications in non-sensitive areas. Foliar herbicide applications will selectively treat target vegetation and encourage the growth of non-target vegetation. One selective post-emergent herbicide application will take place in ballasted rights-of-way areas and around other fixtures including but not limited to: switches, signals, signs, and highway grade crossings. This post-emergent application will take place in non-sensitive areas and sensitive area buffer zones and is targeted toward the eradication of woody and herbaceous plant species. Areas that do not have vegetation will not be treated. Herbicide applications to the roadbed and areas adjacent to the shoulder will be conducted with a spray truck and\/or a backpack sprayer according to the guidelines set forth in the VMP and YOP. Sensitive areas as defined by the Rights-of-Way Management Regulations will receive the full protection afforded by those regulations. All herbicide applications will be done by an applicator properly licensed by MDAR Pesticide Bureau and fully trained in herbicide mixing, handling, and application methods. Copy of the YOP can be viewed at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/rights-of-way-vegetation-management-vmps-yops-and-notices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/rights-of-way-vegetation-management-vmps-yops-and-notices<\/a><a class=\"table-link\">\u00a0 &#8211; <\/a>comments due 2\/7\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Longmeadow &#8211;<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"#former\">Former DPW Facility Demolition and Improvements Project<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate FEIR &#8211; published 1\/8\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Northampton &#8211; <a href=\"#millriver\">Mill River Bank Repair Project<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Expanded Environmental Impact Form &#8211; comments due 2\/7\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wendell &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/66f42546-462e-4822-ab5c-1c32bce9d3dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/66f42546-462e-4822-ab5c-1c32bce9d3dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Notice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration Project<\/a>&#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0(click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; This Ecological Restoration Project consists of the removal of the of Bowen\u2019s 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\u2019s Pond Dam. &#8211; published 12\/23\/2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wilbraham &#8211; Red Bridge Hydroelectric Powerhouse &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/e952b1b4-9296-4f5d-8847-669c8dc15104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/e952b1b4-9296-4f5d-8847-669c8dc15104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request\u00a0 for Advisory Opinion<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; (click on the link, then at the top, click on attachments) &#8211; comments due 1\/13\/2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>East Longmeadow, Hampden, Monson, Northampton, Palmer, Rowe, Ware, Warwick, Wendell, Wilbraham\u00a0 &#8211; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/4360de94-f4ba-462d-bed1-32a0df801640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Notice of Submission of a Yearly Operational Plan<\/strong><\/a><strong> &#8211; <\/strong>National Grid has submitted a Yearly Operational Plan to MDAR for 2025 and National Grid\u2019s YOP identifies these municipalities as locations where they intend to use herbicides to treat their electric Rights-of-Way in 2025 \u2013 Comments due 1\/24\/2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"upper\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Upper Van Horn Reservoir Dam Improvements Project<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Springfield<br \/>\nEEA # 16625<\/p>\n<p>Published June 11, 2025<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/f73dfbd3-b264-4320-8055-09ee9e8e275e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Single Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(click on link, then click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due July 11, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Issued December 16, 2022<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/86db55d1-a770-414f-b658-3313354be626\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary\u2019s Certificate ENF<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires a Single Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site visit<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 November 30, 2022 at 6:00 pm<br \/>\nREMOTE 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site visit\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 December 2, 2022 at 11 am<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>494 Armory St, Springfield, MA 01104 (parking lot east of the reservoir and dam)<\/p>\n<p>Submitted November 9, 2022<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/1728196d-e8ad-4f0e-a591-92a3514ad734\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(click on link, then click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due December 9, 2022<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Jennifer Burke, (413) 726-2117,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Jennifer.Burke@gza.com\">Jennifer.Burke@gza.com<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Nicholas Moreno,\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov\">Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeatnews.org\/BeatTeam\/environmental-monitor-CTriver-valley-2023\/#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"chesterfield\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Chesterfield Reconstruction of North Road and Damon Pond Road <\/strong>&#8211; Chesterfield<br \/>\nEEA # 16916<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Published March 7, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/3e56a394-d3b1-41f3-80d3-ffe64d070a08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nDoes Not Require An Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Published January 24, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/627d5635-490a-4a67-9ae0-778f1e8e21cd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due February 13, 2025<\/p>\n<p>For Copies: Matt Smith, 413 296 4727, <a href=\"mailto:chesterfieldhighwaydept@verizon.net\">chesterfieldhighwaydept@verizon.net<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Amina Miliani, <a href=\"mailto:amina.miliani@mass.gov\">amina.miliani@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"central\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Central to Western Massachusetts Energy Improvement Project <\/strong>&#8211; Sunderland, Leverett, Deerfield, Shelburne, Ware, Shutesbury, Belchertown, Conway, Pelham<br \/>\nEEA # 16913<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Published March 26, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/0f9cff67-f8d7-4dd9-bcc1-b10226df6b24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remote Site Visit:<\/strong> February 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM<br \/>\nREMOTE MEETING. 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<\/p>\n<p>Published January 24, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/1e12499f-c1c1-4e08-b268-3a6f6fa5eb13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due February 24, 2025<\/p>\n<p>For Copies: Priyanka Shrestha, (617) 896 4570, <a href=\"mailto:CWMA-EIP@bscgroup.com\">CWMA-EIP@bscgroup.com<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Alexander Strysky, (857) 408-6957, <a href=\"mailto:alexander.strysky@mass.gov\">alexander.strysky@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"dudleyville\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<div align=\"left\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Dudleyville Emergency Dam Removal <\/strong>&#8211; Shutesbury<br \/>\nEEA # 16868<\/p>\n<p>Published February 26, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/e1f7f30a-866f-460b-bec4-ab1de50e2779\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on Draft Record of Decision<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nFull EIR Waiver Granted<\/p>\n<p>Issued January 10, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/87cc5061-4530-4acd-8e8f-24d0fec19e0f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Draft Record of Decision<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nFull EIR Waiver Proposed<br \/>\nComments due February 7, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Issued January 10, 2025<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/8fc9e99e-19de-44ad-9022-b329e1c5792d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF<\/strong><\/a> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Visit:<\/strong> December 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM<br \/>\nREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:amina.miliani@mass.gov\">amina.miliani@mass.gov<\/a> at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.<\/p>\n<p>Published November 22, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/8c06cb3e-08c5-42be-95af-645ee004fc8a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due December 12, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Published October 23, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/c8eaba9c-eb82-43f2-83de-51164213d682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate EENF<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires an Environmental Notification Form<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Published September 11, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/68C573E0-6DD6-4FCD-A247-7C08B90DD1BA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due October 1, 2024<\/p>\n<p>For Copies: Susie Bresney, (857) 274-4857, <a href=\"mailto:Susie.bresney@mass.gov\">Susie.bresney@mass.gov<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Eva Vaughan, (857)408-6381, <a href=\"mailto:Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"former\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Former DPW Facility Demolition and Improvements Project <\/strong>&#8211; Longmeadow<br \/>\nEEA # 16883<\/p>\n<p>Published January 8, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/9e93a637-482b-4e47-8d62-6055c2641ecc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate FEIR<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nAdequately and properly complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Published November 22, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/79cabd32-4f84-47df-84a1-e7d5dfd5de49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FEIR Rollover<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due December 23, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Published November 22, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/4ef7cea2-57c2-499d-a242-29cd58d92088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate EENF<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRollover Provision, Requires a Single Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remote Meeting:<\/strong> October 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM<br \/>\nPlease RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov\">Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov<\/a> at least one hour but preferably one day before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone. Language interpretation available upon request; deadline to request is October 21st. An evening remote meeting may be held upon request; deadline to request is October 21st<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Published October 9, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/de9c5791-abca-4f7b-967a-777b020179b6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expanded Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due November 8, 2024<\/p>\n<p>For Copies: Briony Angus, (617) 640-2055, <a href=\"mailto:BAngus@tigheBond.com\">BAngus@tigheBond.com<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Nicholas Moreno, (617)699-4254, <a href=\"mailto:Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov\">Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"palmer\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Palmer to Ware Improvement Project <\/strong>&#8211; Ware, Palmer<br \/>\nEEA # 16866<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Published March 26, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/50689bbc-4f88-4b28-806c-de4c6bed803d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate SEIR<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nAdequately and Properly Complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Published February 7, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/F6DE5C21-AB70-4BF6-8EC1-8A2C0BEF0AAC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Single Environmental Impact Report<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\ncomments due March 10, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Published October 9, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/247a29fa-1d97-4ad5-a63c-f00e8e142d56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate EENF<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires a Single Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Visit:<\/strong> September 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM<br \/>\nREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov\">Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov<\/a> at least one hour but preferably one day before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone. An additional evening remote consultation session may be held upon request; deadline to request is September 13, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Published August 23, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/1F0CDBA0-4D72-4B60-BA9E-B3BA8E8D8767\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expanded Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due September 23, 2024<\/p>\n<p>For Copies: Rucha Ragalwar, (617)607-2713, <a href=\"mailto:RRagalwar@Vhb.com\">RRagalwar@Vhb.com<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Eva Vaughan, (857)408-6381, <a href=\"mailto:Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov\">Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"millriver\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Mill River Bank Repair Project <\/strong>&#8211; Northampton<br \/>\nEEA # 16847<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Published February 26, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/23f94a67-469e-4769-b884-40504e1b23c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate EENF<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires a Single Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Published January 8, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/0af45207-077d-4bed-81ad-a3401e495304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expanded Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due February 7, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Visit:<\/strong> July 17, 2024 at 5:00 PM<br \/>\nEVENING REMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:Matthew.J.Sokop@mass.gov\">Matthew.J.Sokop@mass.gov<\/a> at least one hour, but preferably one day, before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.<\/p>\n<p>Published June 26, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/7d7001fc-a489-4f0d-8265-c8fa62d57061\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expanded Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due July 26, 2024<\/p>\n<p>For Copies: Rosalie Starvish, (413) 726-2119, Rosalie.Starvish@gza.com<br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Amina Miliani, <a href=\"mailto:amina.miliani@mass.gov\">amina.miliani@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"monson\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Reconstruction and Improvements on Monson Road, from the Monson Town Line to Reed Hill Road (1.5 miles) MassDOT Project #608163 <\/strong>&#8211; Wales<br \/>\nEEA # 16844<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Site Visit:<\/strong> July 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM<br \/>\nEVENING REMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:amina.miliani@mass.gov\">amina.miliani@mass.gov<\/a>\u00a0at least one hour, but preferably one day, before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.<\/p>\n<p>Published June 26, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/e112fbe3-8f98-4e2b-b422-7899d91e18d7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due July 16, 2024<\/p>\n<p>For Copies: Sarah Powers, (857) 368-4636, <a href=\"mailto:sarah.k.powers@dot.state.ma.us\">sarah.k.powers@dot.state.ma.us<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Amina Miliani, <a href=\"mailto:amina.miliani@mass.gov\">amina.miliani@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"gas\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<div align=\"left\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Proposed Gas Station<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Agawam<br \/>\nEEA # 16843<\/p>\n<p>Published March 26, 2025<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/ea5c9774-0f76-4d91-88db-d47e05911a1f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate SEIR<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nAdequately and Properly Complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Published January 24, 2025<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/433830c5-a2b7-444c-918b-8d0ecb83fc01\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Single EIR<\/strong><\/a> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due February 24, 2025<\/p>\n<p>Published September 11, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/3bd8b4b0-b8ee-40e4-8d4d-583928192521\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate EENF<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires a Single Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Published June 26, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/6bbb8979-2394-4a7a-a635-6ce4f5125b70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due July 30, 2024<\/p>\n<p>For Copies: Nina Fazio, (413) 568-0985, <a href=\"mailto:ninaf@rlaland.com\">ninaf@rlaland.com<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Nicholas Perry, (617)921-2961, <a href=\"mailto:Nicholas.Perry@mass.gov\">Nicholas.Perry@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"cso\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Holyoke Long Term CSO Control Plan<\/strong> &#8211; Holyoke<br \/>\nEEA # 12012<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Published November 22, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/873c6830-448f-4715-91e1-50046827d4db\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate &#8211; Notice of Project Change<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Published October 9, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/dbc39d80-c8df-4a8a-bac9-b13e819e91ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Project Change<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\ncomments due October 29, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Published September 25, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/dbc39d80-c8df-4a8a-bac9-b13e819e91ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Project Change<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\ncomments due October 15, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Published June 26, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/dee2309f-42fb-4d4c-9e32-293c5a418a63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Draft Record of Decision &#8211; Phase 1 Waiver Proposed<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\ncomments due July 10, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Published June 14, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/61702e68-4f90-474c-be8b-de0eb2b031f9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate &#8211; Notice of Project Change<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\n<strong>Phase 1 Waiver Proposed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Published May 8, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/fe3eac63-b59e-4abc-bf19-1131d9bcc210\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notice of Project Change &#8211; Phase 1 Waiver Request<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due June 7, 2024<\/p>\n<p>For Copies: Carl Rossi, (413) 322-5645, <a href=\"mailto:RossiC@Holyoke.Org\">RossiC@Holyoke.Org<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Nicholas Moreno, (617)699-4254, <a href=\"mailto:Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov\">Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"streets\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Downtown Complete Streets Corridor and Intersection Improvements on Main Street (Route 9) &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>Northampton<br \/>\nEEA # 16817<\/p>\n<p>Published June 14, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/2f213ae2-58a0-4d66-b336-c50733951044\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on FEIR<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\n<strong>Adequately and properly complies with MEPA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Published May 8, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/49b05f40-3a3b-4aa0-b85d-b8618290ec9c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FEIR Rollover<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due June 6, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Published May 8, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/d7ec37b5-ae20-48af-b8fc-39a9a9404491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on EENF<\/a><\/strong> (click on the link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRollover Provision, Requires Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site Visit:<\/strong> April 10, 2024 at 5:30 PM<br \/>\nEVENING 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.<\/p>\n<p>Published March 22, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/fa4c4ffa-2f07-477d-b14b-e6ad7dc9a730\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expanded Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nComments due April 22, 2024<\/p>\n<p>MEPA Analyst: Eva Vaughan, (857)408-6381, <a href=\"mailto:Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"arment\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Arment Trucking Inc. Facility &#8211;<\/strong> East Longmeadow<br \/>\nEEA # 16771<\/p>\n<p>Published December 11, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/faf84ef3-53c5-4573-8557-cb4784d7168e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on FEIR <\/strong><\/a>(click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nAdequately and Properly Complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Published October 23, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/52e3c3eb-8968-46ec-a9c5-c951dae44b06\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Final Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><\/a> (click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due November 22, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Published September 11, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/1b077f60-7f90-4fdd-b70e-572ba1a78dc0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on DEIR<\/strong><\/a>(click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nAdequately and Properly Complies with MEPA<\/p>\n<p>Published January 10, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/6bcebfb6-c93b-42c1-b4c6-fab2549b99ab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate on ENF<\/strong><\/a>(click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Submitted November 22, 2023<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/0c34e80c-0184-4d10-b51c-0318ce318fef\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Notification Form<\/a><\/strong> (click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due December 12, 2023<\/p>\n<p>For copies: Jiahui Wang, (617) 607-2969, <a href=\"mailto:jiahuiwang@vhb.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">jiahuiwang@vhb.com<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Purvi Patel, (617)874-0668, <a href=\"mailto:purvi.patel@mass.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">purvi.patel@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"sierravista\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Sierra Vista Commons<\/strong> &#8211; Easthampton<br \/>\nEEA # 16729<\/p>\n<p>Published June 26, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/097c812b-a128-43eb-ade0-25a2ad3a7ad5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Final Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nComments due July 26, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Published April 1, 2024<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/1c56e876-0971-4166-8545-c6953b14a0ee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary&#8217;s Certificate DEIR<\/a><\/strong> (click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nDEIR adequately and properly complies with MEPA and its implementing regulations, project may proceed to file FEIR<\/p>\n<p>Published February 23, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/61d2c74b-5c5d-40b7-8729-12e4e43cf93a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Draft Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nComments due March 25, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Issued August 16, 2023<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/bc5e2ad8-93f1-4fea-8cdc-f9639f7d12fa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF<\/strong><\/a>(click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\n<strong>Requires an Environmental Impact Report<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Site visit<\/strong><br \/>\nJuly 26, 2023 at 1:00 pm<br \/>\n95 Northampton St, Easthampton, MA 01027<\/p>\n<p>Submitted July 10, 2023<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/81ff696d-3dfd-4bba-a1e0-2223138ae9e5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a> (click on link, then click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due August 9, 2023<\/p>\n<p>For copies: Adrienne Dunk, (201) 247-8950, <a href=\"mailto:Adrienne.dunk@gza.com\">Adrienne.dunk@gza.com<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Nicholas Moreno, (617)699-4254, <a href=\"mailto:Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov\">Nicholas.Moreno@mass.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div align=\"left\"><a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"westparish\"><\/a><a class=\"table-link\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>West Parish Water Treatment Plant &#8211;<\/strong> Westfield<br \/>\nEEA # 16658<\/p>\n<p>Published December 11, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/14576557-59a7-472c-8d34-edc04bc28e71\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate Notice of Project Change <\/b><\/a>(click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p>Published October 23, 2024<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/5912d0c7-3297-4c27-bc4d-53675f8100e2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Notice of Project Change <\/b><\/a>(click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nComments due November 12, 2024<\/p>\n<p>Issued March 3, 2023<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/74bdd339-33de-4c0e-a041-27139c8f6782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Special Review Procedure Established <\/strong><\/a>(click on link, then click on attachments)<\/p>\n<p>Issued March 3, 2023<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/82338b97-6a9a-4198-9c5f-b650b9384519\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Secretary&#8217;s Certificate ENF<\/strong><\/a> (click on link, then click on attachments)<br \/>\nRequires an Environmental Impact Report<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site visit<\/strong> &#8211; February 8, 2023 at 2:00 pm<br \/>\n<strong>REMOTE MEETING<\/strong>. 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.<br \/>\n<strong>Site visit<\/strong> &#8211; February 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm<br \/>\n<strong>IN PERSON &#8211;<\/strong> 1515 Granville Road, Westfield MA<\/p>\n<p>Submitted January 25, 2023<br class=\"none\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/MEPA-eMonitor\/submittal\/95857cfa-324d-4479-86ed-1b4dc2466e96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Expanded Environmental Notification Form (pdf)<\/strong><\/a> (click on link, then click on attachments)<br class=\"none\" \/>Comments due February 24, 2023<br \/>\n<br class=\"none\" \/>For copies: Kathryn Hoek, (212) 539-7248, <a href=\"mailto:khoek@hazenandsawyer.com\">khoek@hazenandsawyer.com<\/a><br \/>\nMEPA Analyst: Eva Vaughan, (857)408-6381, <a href=\"mailto:Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov\">Eva.Vaughan@mass.gov<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\">return to top<\/a><a id=\"comments\"><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"generaltext\"><strong>How to Submit Comments to MEPA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Secretary of Environmental Affairs accepts written comments on projects currently under MEPA review. <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!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/PublicComment\/Landing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>MEPA Public Comment Portal<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nThe most efficient way to submit comments on MEPA projects is through the <a href=\"https:\/\/eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us\/EEA\/PublicComment\/Landing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Public Comment Portal<\/a>.\u00a0 You may register and create an account or submit comments anonymously.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Submit Comments by e-mail<\/strong><br \/>\nAll 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.\u00a0 Please reference the project name and EEA# in the subject line of the e-mail.\u00a0 The EEA# and Environmental Analyst assigned to the project can be found in the Environmental Monitor.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/mepa-office-contact-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MEPA Staff Contact Information<\/a><br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/><strong>Submit Comments by Mail or Hand Delivery<\/strong><br \/>\nElectronic comments are preferred; however, written comments may be mailed or hand-delivered to the MEPA office. Office hours are 9 AM \u2013 5 PM.<br class=\"none\" \/><br class=\"none\" \/>The mailing address for comments is:<\/p>\n<p>Secretary 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<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to include the EOEA number on all comments!<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/service-details\/submitting-comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Submit Comments to MEPA<\/a> (this link takes you to the MEPA Site)<\/strong><\/p>\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>June 11, 2025 Environmental Monitor \u2013 Berkshires Environmental Monitor \u2013 CT River Valley Environmental Monitor \u2013 Statewide Environmental Monitor \u2013 Archives How to submit comments to MEPA Environmental Monitor \u2013 On MEPA Website CT River Valley Index: Springfield &#8211; Upper&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-60285","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 - CT River Valley - 2025 - Berkshire Environmental Action Team<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"BEAT&#039;s abstract of the Mass. 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