Holyoke Conservation Commission Meeting January 23, 2025
Holyoke Conservation Commission
January 23rd, 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/86262365691
– Phone Access: Call +1 301-715-8592 and enter the Meeting ID followed by #: 862 6236 5691
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# 186-0310 (continued from 1/9/25)
Applicant: Lightshift Energy
Representative: Tetra Tech
Location: 361 Whitney Ave (MBP 176-00-036)
Description: Proposed construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) within the Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
3. Public Hearing – Notice of Intent DEP WE# 186-0311 (continued from 1/9/25)
Applicant: Convergent Energy & Power, LLC.
Representative: Solli Engineering, LLC
Location: Lower Westfield Rd (MBP 117-00-005A)
Description: Proposed construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) within the Riverfront Buffer Area of Tannery Brook.
4. Public Hearing ̶ Notice of Intent DEP WE# 186-0309 (continued from 1/9/25)
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.
5. Formal Vote – Minutes from 1/9/25 Meeting
6. Discussion – Upcoming Items for 2/13/25 Meeting
7. Mail/other items not reasonably anticipated by the Chair
8. Adjourn