Holyoke Conservation Commission Meeting November 13th, 2025

 Holyoke Conservation Commission

November 13^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://us02web.zoom.us/j/89073362339

– Phone Access: Call +1 301-715-8592 and enter the Meeting ID followed by #: 890 7336 2339

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# 186-0314 – Continued from 10/23/25

• Applicant: Holyoke Gas & Electric
• Representative: Fuss & O’ Neill
• Location: 5-mile section of the 1657 and 1292 Transmission Line ROW within the Ashley Reservoir and the Pioneer Valley Railroad ROW
• Description: 1657 and 1392 Transmission Lines Structure Replacement project within Bordering Vegetated Wetlands, Riverfront Area, and Buffer Zone.

3. Public Hearing – Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation DEP WE# 186-0315 – Continued from 10/23/25

• Applicant: Craig Authier
• Representative: John Furman, VHB
• Location: Homestead Avenue (MBP: 170-00-030)

4. Public Hearing – Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation DEP WE# 186-0316 – Received 10/23/25

• Applicant: Wyckoff Estates, LLC
• Representative: Scott Morrison, VHB
• Location: Off Easthampton Road (MBP: 139-00-001, 139-00-003, 141-00-002, 213-00-006A)

5. Request for Emergency Certification ̶  Received 10/22/25

• Applicant: Holyoke Water Works
• Location: Holyoke Water Works Parcel NW of Homestead Ave x Westfield Road Intersection (MBP: 193-00-001)
• Description: Beaver activity compromised the stability of a mature (<14 in DBH) red oak at the edge of the parcel close to the roadway intersection and removal was required

6. Formal Vote – Minutes from 10/23/25 Meeting

7. Discussion – Upcoming Items for 12/11/25 Meeting

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

9. Adjourn

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