Holyoke Conservation Commission Meeting February 13, 2025

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Holyoke Conservation Commission 

February 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://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)

 

1. Call to Order

 

2. 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.

 

3. 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.

 

4. Presentation – 3rd Level Canal Water Chestnut Treatment 2024 Report DEP WE# 186-0305

Presenter: Sarah LaRose, Holyoke Gas & Electric

 

5. Presentation – Log Pond Cove Water Chestnut Removal 2024 Report DEP WE# 186-0295

Presenter: Sarah LaRose, Holyoke Gas & Electric

 

6. 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.

 

7. Discussion – Proposed Budget for FY 2026

 

8. Formal Vote – Minutes from 1/23/25 Meeting

 

9. Discussion – Upcoming Items for 3/13/25 Meeting

 

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

 

11. Adjourn