Holyoke Conservation Commission Meeting August 28, 2025

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Holyoke Conservation Commission 

August 28^th, 2025

6:15 PM

This meeting will be held remotely, in accordance with temporary changes to Open Meeting Law. Access to this meeting is available to the public by computer or phone as follows: 

– Computer Access: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82817369344

– Phone Access: Call +1 301-715-8592 and enter the Meeting ID followed by #: 828 1736 9344

Contact Yoni Glogower for questions about meeting access: glogowery@holyoke.org or 413-322-5615

(All meetings are recorded)

 

1. Call to Order

 

2. Public Hearing – Notice of Intent DEP WE# 168-0313

Applicant: Massachusetts Department of Transportation – District 2

Representative: Robin Hunter, MassDOT – District 2

Location: I-91, I-391, and Routes 5, 202, and 10

Description: Bundled Notice of Intent for the routine and emergency maintenance of roadways and drainage systems within the State Highway Layout in Holyoke, MA. The proposed project includes work within the 100-foot Buffer Zone, 200-foot Riverfront Area, Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, Bank, and Bordering Land Subject to Flooding.

 

3. Enforcement Order and Administrative Hearing – Issued 6/12/25 (continued from 8/14/25)

Location: 77 S. Mayer Drive (MBP: 171-00-032)

Description: Cutting of 4 mature canopy trees at the edge of Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) and placement of trunk segments, branches, and other woody debris within approximately 700 sqft. of BVW.

 

4. Formal Vote – Minutes from 8/14/25 Meeting

 

5. Discussion – Upcoming Items for 9/11/25 Meeting

 

6. Mail/other items not reasonably anticipated by the Chair

 

7. Adjourn