Holyoke Conservation Commission Meeting February 13, 2025
6:15 pm Remote by Zoom
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Holyoke Conservation Commission
February 13th, 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/83520771903
– Phone Access: Call +1 301-715-8592 and enter the Meeting ID followed by #: 835 2077 1903
Contact Yoni Glogower for questions about meeting access: glogowery@holyoke.org or 413-322-5615
(All meetings are recorded)
- Call to Order
- Public Hearing ̶ Notice of Intent DEP WE# 186-0309 (continued from 1/23/25)
Applicant: Holyoke Community College
Representative: Fuss and O’Neill
Location: 303 Homestead Avenue (MBP 155-00-004)
Description: Entrance drive improvements within the Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and Bank.
- Public Hearing ̶ Notice of Intent DEP WE# 186-0312
Applicant: Antonio Olivera
Representative: R Levesque Associates, Inc
Location: 0 Mountain Road (MBP 190-00-011)
Description: Clearing of trees in order to install a fruit orchard and other agricultural purposes within the Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.
- Presentation – 3rd Level Canal Water Chestnut Treatment 2024 Report DEP WE# 186-0305
Presenter: Sarah LaRose, Holyoke Gas & Electric
- Presentation – Log Pond Cove Water Chestnut Removal 2024 Report DEP WE# 186-0295
Presenter: Sarah LaRose, Holyoke Gas & Electric
- Administrative Hearing ̶ Ashley Reservoir, Westfield Road (MBP 180-00-001)
Description: Unpermitted clearing of trees at Clear Pond Dam between Clear Pond and Wrights Pond.
- Discussion – Proposed Budget for FY 2026
- Formal Vote – Minutes from 1/23/25 Meeting
- Discussion – Upcoming Items for 3/13/25 Meeting
- Mail/other items not reasonably anticipated by the Chair
- Adjourn