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Jul 09, 2021
Volume 98,  Issue 14
 The Environmental Monitor
a publication of the
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Charlie Baker, Governor
Kathleen A. Theoharides, Secretary

The Environmental Monitor provides information on projects under review by the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) office, recent MEPA decisions of the Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs, and public notices from environmental agencies. Please note that the links on this page require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader®, which is available free of charge at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html.

Projects Submitted June 16th - June 30th

Environmental Notification Forms

EEA No.Project NameLocationComments DueFor CopiesMEPA Analyst
16399Essex PasturesIPSWICH07/29/2021David Hewett dhewett@epsilonassociates.comPage Czepiga (857) 408-7049
16400Rehabilitation and Related Work on South Main Street (Route 126)BELLINGHAM07/29/2021Bryan Cordeiro bryan.cordeiro@state.ma.usAlex Strysky (857) 408-6957
16401Black Falcon Pier Berths 1 and 2 DredgingBOSTON07/29/2021Brad Washburn bwashburn@massport.comPage Czepiga (857) 408-7049
16402Horton's Campground and North Truro Camping AreaTRURO07/29/2021Kathryn Barnicle kbarnicle@ilexenvironmental.comErin Flaherty (617) 874-0589
16403Rock Harbor Commercial Wharf Improvement ProjectORLEANS07/29/2021Christine Player christine.player@foth.comPurvi Patel (617) 874-0668
16404Snipatuit Road SolarROCHESTER07/29/2021Eric Las elas@bealsandthomas.comEva Murray (857) 408-6381
16405Stony Brook Solar ProjectLUDLOW07/29/2021Jason Viadero jviadero@mmwec.orgPage Czepiga (857) 408-7049
16406Featherbed Lane South SolarROCHESTER07/29/2021Eric Las elas@bealsandthomas.comEva Murray (857) 408-6381
16407Braley Hill North SolarROCHESTER07/29/2021Eric Las elas@bealsandthomas.comEva Murray (857) 408-6381
16408Auburn Commerce ParkAUBURN08/09/2021Clayton Williams cwilliams@eastlandpartners.comPurvi Patel (617) 874-0668
16409Former National Fireworks SiteHANOVER, HANSON08/09/2021Ronald Marnicio ronald.marnicio@tetratech.comErin Flaherty (617) 874-0589

Environmental Notification Forms - Site Visits

EEA No.DateTimeLocation
1639907/21/202112:00 PMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to page.czepiga@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
1640007/20/202109:30 AMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to alexander.strysky@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
1640107/22/202110:00 AMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to page.czepiga@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
1640207/22/202110:00 AMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to erin.flaherty@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
1640307/28/20211:00 PMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to purvi.patel@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
1640407/21/20212:00 PMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to eva.murray@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
1640507/21/20213:00 PMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to page.czepiga@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
1640607/22/202110:00 AMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to eva.murray@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
1640707/21/202110:00 AMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to eva.murray@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
1640807/27/202110:00 AMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to purvi.patel@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.
1640907/21/20213:00 PMREMOTE MEETING. Please RSVP to erin.flaherty@mass.gov at least one hour before the meeting for instructions on joining the video conference or calling in by phone.

Environmental Impact Reports

EEA No.Project NameLocationDocument TypeComments DueFor CopiesMEPA Analyst
15208Taxiway C Realignment and Runway Safety AreaNORWOODSingle Environmental Impact Report08/09/2021Alyssa Jacobs ajacobs@epsilonassociates.comAlex Strysky (857) 408-6957

Notices of Project Change

EEA No.Project NameLocationComments DueFor CopiesMEPA Analyst
14564Victory Drive Solar (formerly Community Green)SANDWICH07/29/2021Brian Madden bmadden@lecenvironmnetal.comPage Czepiga (857) 408-7049
15183Landmark Center RedevelopmentBOSTON07/29/2021Lauren DeVoe ldevoe@vhb.comPurvi Patel (617) 874-0668
16190Tisbury Marine TerminalTISBURY07/29/2021Susan Nilson susan.nilson@foth.comErin Flaherty (617) 874-0589

Other Projects Under Review

Environmental Notification Forms

EEA No.Project NameLocationComments DueFor CopiesMEPA Analyst
16384Whitney Pond Wells Water Treatment PlantGROTON06/29/2021Chris Grillo cpg@envpartners.com Eva Murray (857) 408-6381
16385Meadowbrook Commons and Coolidge CrossingSHERBORN07/06/2021David Hewett dhewett@epsilonassociates.com Purvi Patel (617) 874-0668
1638653 Sturbridge RoadCHARLTON07/13/2021Douglas Landry dlandry@langan.comErin Flaherty (617) 874-0589
16387Boston Children’s Hospital WeymouthWEYMOUTH06/29/2021David Hewett dhewett@epsilonassociates.com Purvi Patel (617) 874-0668
16388Proposed Dunkin’ Donuts with Drive-throughTAUNTON06/29/2021Eric Dubrule edubrule@bohlereng.com Eva Murray (857) 408-6381
16389Noble Energy Travel & EV Discovery CenterSTURBRIDGE07/09/2021Michael Frisbie mfrisbie@noblegasct.com Purvi Patel (617) 874-0668
16390Quinapoxet Dam RemovalWEST BOYLSTON 07/09/2021Matt Sanford msanford@slrconsulting.com Eva Murray (857) 408-6381
16391Proposed Convenience Store with Gas Station and Proposed WarehouseWRENTHAM 07/09/2021Shaun Kelly skelly@rdva.com Erin Flaherty (617) 874-0589
16392Mill Brook Bogs Wetland Restoration ProjectFREETOWN07/09/2021Megan Raymond mraymond@slrconsulting.com Eva Murray (857) 408-6381
16393Proposed Mixed-Use Development, 655 Washington StreetWEYMOUTH07/23/2021Bradley McKenzie bmckenzie@mckeng.comAlex Strysky (857) 408-6957
16394Great Island Road Resiliency ProjectYARMOUTH07/13/2021Meredith Avery mavery@vhb.comAlex Strysky (857) 408-6957
16395Cart Creek and Orchard Street Stream Crossing ReplacementNEWBURY07/13/2021Evin Guvendiren guvendiren.derosa@gmail.comErin Flaherty (617) 874-0589
16396Polpis Harbor Oyster Restoration and Salt marsh StabilizationNANTUCKET07/13/2021Jennifer Karberg jkarberg@nantucketconservation.orgEva Murray (857) 408-6381
16397Fenway ProjectBOSTON07/13/2021Lauren DeVoe ldevoe@vhb.comEva Murray (857) 408-6381
16398Wheelwright Pond Dam Removal ProjectHARDWICK, NEW BRAINTREE07/23/2021Kristin Dippold kdippold@tighebond.comPurvi Patel (617) 874-0668

Environmental Impact Reports

EEA No.Project NameLocationDocument TypeComments DueFor CopiesMEPA Analyst
15964Martha’s Vineyard Airport Capital Improvement Plan WEST TISBURY Final Environmental Impact Report 07/09/2021Jed Merrow jmerrow@mjinc.com Alex Strysky (857) 408-6957
16024Riverside Station RedevelopmentNEWTONSupplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report07/23/2021Lauren DeVoe ldevoe@vhb.comAlex Strysky (857) 408-6957
16211241 Sturbridge Road CHARLTON Draft Environmental Impact Report 07/09/2021Hayley Marsh hmarsh@gfipartners.com Alex Strysky (857) 408-6957
16250244-284 A StreetBOSTONDraft Environmental Impact Report08/20/2021Geoff Starsiak gstarsiak@epsilonassociates.comAlex Strysky (857) 408-6957
16258Blackstone Logistics Center DOUGLAS, SUTTON, UXBRIDGE Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Report 07/09/2021Mary Kate Schneeweis mschneeweis@bealsandthomas.com Erin Flaherty (617) 874-0589
1626316, 18, & 20R Franklin Street SALEMSingle Environmental Impact Report 07/09/2021Susan St. Pierre sst.pierre@comcast.net Purvi Patel (617) 874-0668

Notices of Project Change

EEA No.Project NameLocationComments DueFor CopiesMEPA Analyst
13865Strongwater Crossing Residential Subdivision (fka Osborne Hills)SALEM06/29/2021Michael Howard mhoward@epsilonassociates.com Erin Flaherty (617) 874-0589
15286Neponset River Greenway: Tenean Beach to Morrissey BlvdBOSTON08/20/2021Diana Walden dwalden@bscgroup.comErin Flaherty (617) 874-0589

Secretary's Certificates June 16th - June 30th

Environmental Notification Forms

EEA No.Project NameLocationActionAction Date
16371Merrymount Park Pedestrian Boardwalk ProjectQUINCYDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report06/25/2021
16373Aldana Road, Halifax Land SwapHALIFAXDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report06/25/2021
16374Dunstable - Improvements on Main Street (Route 113)DUNSTABLEDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report06/25/2021
16376Monoosnoc Brook Resilient Redesign & Retrofit ProjectLEOMINSTERDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report06/25/2021
1637728 FitchburgSOMERVILLEDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report06/25/2021
16378NFS Permitting of Dredge Spoil Beneficial UseNEWBURYPORTDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report06/25/2021
16379Construction of a Shared Use Path Along Beach RoadOAK BLUFFSDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report06/25/2021
16380The Willows at BoxfordBOXFORDDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report06/25/2021
16381Hampden Landfill Solar ProjectHAMPDENDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report06/25/2021

Environmental Impact Reports

EEA No.Project NameLocationDocument TypeActionAction Date
16012Massachusetts General Hospital 2019 IMP ProjectsBOSTONDraft Environmental Impact ReportAdequately and Properly Complies with MEPA06/16/2021
16231Vineyard Wind Connector 2BARNSTABLE, EDGARTOWN, MASHPEE, NANTUCKETDraft Environmental Impact ReportAdequately and Properly Complies with MEPA06/25/2021

Notices of Project Change

EEA No.Project NameLocationActionAction Date
15483Connect. Construct. Create: A Plan for the Revitalization of Center City HolyokeHOLYOKEDoes Not Require an Environmental Impact Report06/25/2021

Records of Decision

EEA No.Project NameLocationComments DueActionAction Date
16375Abbey Brook Restoration ProjectCHICOPEE07/23/2021Secretary Proposes to Grant an EIR Waiver07/02/2021

Special Review Procedures

No Data Found.

Public Benefits Determinations

No Data Found.

Advisory Opinions

No Data Found.

Requests for Advisory Opinion

No Data Found.

Public Notices

AgencyNotice TypeLocation
CZMNotice of Federal Consistency ReviewSTATEWIDE
CZMNotice of extension of the City of Chelsea’s consultation session for the Chelsea Creek Municipal Harbor Plan and Designated Port Area Master PlanCHELSEA
DEPNotice of Application and Issuance of a Draft Groundwater Discharge PermitEASTON
DEPNotice of Application and Issuance of a Draft Groundwater Discharge PermitMASHPEE
DEPNotice of Scope of Work for a Hydrogeological EvaluationNORWELL
DEPNotice re: 401 WQC Application Process and SubmittalsSTATEEWIDE
DEPNotice of Request for Site ExaminationPLYMOUTH
DEPNotice of Application for a 401 Water Quality CertificateFALL RIVER
DEPNotice of Application for a 401 Water Quality CertificateFREETOWN
DEPNotice of Application for a 401 Water Quality CertificateOTIS
Millbury Conservation CommissionNotice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management ProgramMILLBURY
Sutton Conservation CommissionNotice of Intent to Initiate an Ecological Restoration ProjectSUTTON
Ware Conservation CommissionNotice of Intent to Initiate an Aquatic Plant Management ProgramWARE