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Public Hearing for Pole and Wire Locations-August 4, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-08-04 07:00 pmLocation: Remote by ZoomDepartment: City CouncilAgendaThe City Council will hold a public hearing on August 4, 2020 at 7pm. This meeting will take place remotely via zoom. The Gas and Electric Department requests permission to locate a line of wires, cables, poles and fixtures, including the necessary...

Ordinance Committee Planning Board Joint Meeting July 21, 2020

Date and time: Date and time: 2020-07-21 06:30 pmLocation: Remote by ZoomDepartment: Ordinance/Planning Board Committee MeetingAgenda City Council Holyoke Massachusetts Notice of Committee Meeting There will be a regular meeting of the committee on Ordinance Meeting to take place remotely on Zoom Meetings on Tuesday, July 21st at 6:30PM Per order of the Chair: Rebecca Lisi Join...

Conservation Commission Wetland Forms and Filing Requirements

Wetlands Protection: Forms and Filing Requirements In order to work within a wetland or its 100 foot buffer zone, the Conservation Commission must first determine whether or not the work will alter, fill or dredge a jurisdictional resource area. Work without a permit is subject to enforcement actions including (but not limited to) financial,...

Conservation Commission Upcoming Meetings

Conservation Commission 2024 Meeting Schedule The Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month except for November and December, where meetings are held only once per month. Meetings are held at 6:15 p.m. Meeting agendas with remote access instructions are posted at least 48 hours in advance online, with the City...

Conservation Commission Do I have wetlands on or near my property?--

Do I have wetlands on or near my property? Send your name, address, telephone number and the address or map-block-parcel of the site that you are inquiring about to glogowery@holyoke.org. The Conservation Director will do preliminary research and contact you. A site visit and determinations from the Conservation Commission are necessary to receive a...

MASS DOT Route 5 Construction West Springfield to Holyoke 25% Design Plan 2/2

MASS DOT Route 5 Construction West Springfield to Holyoke 25% Design Plan 1/2

Mayor Alex Morse calls on PVTA to Waive Fares for Remainder of Coronavirus

The PVTA, which has been operating fare-free for two months, announced last week that they will be resuming fare collection beginning July 19th.

Conservation Commission Current Conservation Commissioners--

Current Conservation Commission Members The Conservation Commission consists of seven unpaid volunteers– all residents of Holyoke– appointed by the Mayor. The current Commission provides the City of Holyoke with close to 100 years of wetlands permitting experience! Each Commissioner brings unique talents and interests to the board. Some bring decades of permitting experience; some bring a love...

What’s going on around the Reservoirs?

Due to the popularity of Holyoke’s watershed properties – according to the OSRP, people love them! – we frequently get calls and questions about the watershed properties and, oftentimes, people want to know about day-to-day management activities. The Holyoke Water Department has an existing Watershed Management Plan that specifically spells out what does, and does...

How can I learn more about beavers (Nature’s Engineers)?

Living with Wildlife- Beavers in Massachusetts Citizen’s Guide to Beaver Permitting Guidance for Conservation Commissions and Boards of Health . Most Holyoke human-beaver conflicts have been successfully resolved by the installation of water flow devices- also known as “Beaver Deceivers”. Read more about water flow devices. Resolving Human-Beaver Conflicts- Water Flow Devices MassWildlife offers additional resources including information on how Massachusetts law prohibits...

What unique resources must be considered when planning development in Holyoke?

Several tracts of land in Holyoke have been designated by the Commonwealth of MA as Habitat of Potential Regional or Statewide Importance and Land of High Ecological Integrity. For maps of these areas and additional information on permitting requirements in these areas, please see the Mass CAPS website and DEP. (New as of June 2008) The MA Natural Heritage and Endangered...

Water Chestnut Control Project- Have you seen this plant?

The Holyoke Conservation Commission has been instrumental in coordinating control and removal of the 16-acre water chestnut infestation at Log Pond Cove on the Connecticut River since 1998. The project is an example of the value of partnerships in achieving environmental goals. In 2004, the project was presented at the 13th International Conference on Aquatic...

How do I learn more about wetlands?

Rivers protection act handout Protecting wetlands in Massachusetts Snow handling guidance Wetlands Science from the Environmental Protection Agency

What are the “DEP File Number” Signs that I see around Holyoke?

You may see signs at construction sites which have DEP File No. 186-xxx on them. These signs indicate that the project has been approved by the Conservation Commission and DEP and an Order of Conditions has been issued. 186 indicates that the project is in Holyoke and the last 3 digits indicate the file number.

Conservation Commission Regulated Activities

Regulated Activities One of the main functions of the Holyoke Conservation Commission is to protect and conserve the vital wetland resources of our community. Some benefits and functions of wetlands include: Flood Control Pollution Prevention Protection of groundwater supply Protection of wildlife habitat and native wetland plant species In Massachusetts, most of the regulatory...

What kinds of trees can I choose from?

There are a variety of trees offered, ranging in size, shape, and other physical attributes. Our goal is to increase the biodiversity of our urban canopy while selecting species that are appropriate for each site.

How will getting free trees on my property benefit me?

When your trees mature, they can provide as much as 30-40% savings in summer cooling costs. Trees also add property value, create oxygen, clean the air, and have positive health impacts!

I am a renter, can I still request trees for my home?

Absolutely yes! You can get permission from your landlord or put them in touch with us, and we’ll take things from there.

I heard that only residents in the downtown area are eligible for this program, is that still true?

The DCR is only authorized to plant in a certain section of the city (shown on this map). However, properties in Holyoke outside this area are still eligible for free trees from our own municipal nursery that was established in 2015. Residents who accept free trees from the municipal nursery will be responsible for planting...

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