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Deval L. Patrick, Governor | Timothy P. Murray, Lt. Governor | Ian A. Bowles, Secretary

The Environmental Monitor

Volume 58
Issue 4

June 26, 2002


Notice of Matters before the Secretary of Environmental Affairs

This Environmental Monitor, the Fourth issue in Volume 58 of a series, is intended to provide notice of all submissions received by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEA) under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30, Sections 62 through 62H inclusive, in the period June 1, 2002 through June 18, 2002.

New Projects Under Review

Previous Projects Under Review

Decisions of the Secretary of Environmental Affairs

Miscellaneous Notices

Comments on New Environmental Notification Forms are due by:     July 16, 2002
Comments on new Environmental Impact Reports are due by:           July 26, 2002


Projects Under Review

New Environmental Notification Forms

EOEA No.

Project Name

Location

 

Comments Due

 

MEPA Analyst

12816

Captain’s Row Estates

Gloucester

7/16/02

Arthur Pugsley

(617) 626-1029

12817

Reconstruction of Pembroke St. (Route 27)

Kingston

7/16/02

William Gage

(617) 626-1025

12818

Charter Realty & Development Corp. Proposed Retail Development

Medway

7/16/02

LeAndrea Dames

(617) 626-1028

12819

Eagles Landing Condominiums

Plainville

7/16/02

Nicholas Zavolas

(617) 626-1030

12820

Mullin’s Stone Revetment

Plymouth

7/16/02

William Gage

(617) 626-1025

New Environmental Impact Reports

EOEA

No.

Project Name

Location

Docu-ment Type

Comments

 Due

For Copies

MEPA Analyst

10135

Route 1 Safety Improvements

Sharon, Walpole, Foxborough, Wrentham

FEIR

7/26/02

John Fallon

(617) 973-7408

LeAndrea Dames

(617) 626-1028

10509

New Bedford/Fall River Commuter Rail Extension

NOTE: This EIR has been administratively withdrawn and resubmitted to extend the public comment period to 7/26/02.

Statewide

FEIR

7/26/02

E-mailed comments should be directed to mepa@

state.ma.us

Andrew Brennan abrennan@mbta.com

(617) 222-3126

Jay Wickersham (617) 626-1022

12457

East Side Interceptor and Lateral Sewers

Attelboro

FEIR

7/26/02

David Polcari

(617) 452-6000

Nicholas Zavolas

(617) 626-1030

12531

Bradford Glen

Note: The Draft EIR for this project is also being review-ed as a Final EIR

Billerica

FEIR

7/26/02

Norse Environ-mental Services

(978) 649-9932

Arthur Pugsley

(617) 626-1029

12605

Hingham Campus: an Erickson Retirement Community

Hingham

DEIR

7/26/02

Laurie Trudeau (781) 849-7070 x261

Arthur Pugsley

(617) 626-1029

12606

Mashpee Place

Mashpee

DEIR

7/26/02

Bill Noll (617) 924-1770

William Gage

(617) 626-1025

12783

The Preserve

Sturbridge

Single EIR

7/26/02

James Tetreault

(508) 869-6151

Arthur Pugsley

(617) 626-1029

11085R

Redevelopment of Former Naval Air Station and Associated Transportation Improvements

NOTE: Project being renoticed to reflect extension of comment period.

Weymouth, Rockland, Abington

Phase I Report

7/22/02

Stacy Erickson (978) 897-7100

Jay Wickersham (617) 626-1022

New Notices of Project Change

EOEA

 No.

Project Name

Location

Description

Comments

 Due

For copies

MEPA Analyst

11902

Blandford Road Reconstruction Project

Chester

The project change involves a reduction in proposed roadway widths in accordance with MHD Low Speed/Low Volume standards and a reduction of associated project impacts along the corridor.

7/16/02

Grace Arthur

(617) 973-8251

Nicholas Zavolas

(617) 626-1030

12039

Acre Urban Revitalization and Development Project

Lowell

The project change involves a request to rescind the EIR scope, due to improved development design and a reduction in the amount of historic structure demolition.

7/16/02

Laura Lefebvre (978) 656-3517

LeAndrea Dames

(617) 626-1028

12230

Mt. Everett Fire Tower Repair

Mount Washington

The project change involves permanently removing the fire tower from Mt. Everett and repairing a one-third mile section of the Mt. Everett Road.

7/16/02

Richard Thibedeau (617) 626-1396

Arthur Pugsley

(617) 626-1029


Previous Environmental Notification Forms

EOEA No.

Project Name

Location

 

Comments Due

 

MEPA Analyst

12753

South River Channel Dredging

Scituate

Withdrawn

William Gage

(617) 626-1025

12744

Hickory Hills Estates II

Shrewsbury

6/28/02

LeAndrea Dames

(617) 626-1028

12786

Remediation and Salt Marsh Restoration at the Belle Isle Inlet

Boston

7/16/02

William Gage

(617) 626-1025

12797

Tuxbury Pond Dam Improvement

Amesbury

6/28/02

William Gage

(617) 626-1025

12798

Pleasant Street Reconstruction Project

Belmont

6/28/02

Janet Hutchins

(617) 626-1023

12799

Temporary Harborwalk – Lovejoy Wharf

Boston

6/28/02

LeAndrea Dames

(617) 626-1028

12800

Chelmsford Water Treatment Plant

Chelmsford

6/28/02

William Gage

(617) 626-1025

12801

Chicopee Comprehensive High School

Chicopee

6/28/02

Arthur Pugsley

(617) 626-1029

12802

Dennis Water District Test Well Site 8-00

Dennis

6/28/02

William Gage

(617) 626-1025

12803

Gardner Zine Subdivision

Gardner

6/28/02

LeAndrea Dames

(617) 626-1028

12804

The Boston Golf Club

Hingham

7/8/02

Arthur Pugsley

(617) 626-1029

12805

Reconstruction of Hospital Road

Monson

6/28/02

Arthur Pugsley

(617) 626-1029

12806

Woodford Estates and Dawson Valley Residential Subdivisions

New Bedford

6/28/02

William Gage

(617) 626-1025

12807

Algonquin Regional High School

Northborough

6/28/02

Nicholas Zavolas

(617) 626-1030

12808

Merritt Road Sight Distance Improvement Project

Otis

6/28/02

Nicholas Zavolas

(617) 626-1030

12809

Amerada Hess Corporation Gasoline Station Improvements

Salem

6/28/02

Arthur Pugsley

(617) 626-1029

12810

Proposed Park Land Conversion

Sharon

6/28/02

LeAndrea Dames

(617) 626-1028

12811

Aquatic Vegetation Management at Bass Pond

Springfield

6/28/02

Jay Wickersham (617) 626-1022

12812

Aquatic Vegetation Management at Forest Park Ponds

Springfield

6/28/02

Jay Wickersham (617) 626-1022

12813

Elm Street Urban Renewal Plan

Westfield

6/28/02

Nicholas Zavolas

(617) 626-1030

12814

SIW Realty Trust Steel Coating Facility

Westfield

6/28/02

Nicholas Zavolas

(617) 626-1030

12815

The Village at Old Mill

Westminster

6/28/02

LeAndrea Dames

(617) 626-1028

Previous Environmental Impact Reports

EOEA

No.

Project Name

Location

Document Type

Comments Due

For Copies

MEPA Analyst

10509

New Bedford/Fall River Commuter Rail Extension

NOTE: This EIR has been administratively withdrawn and resubmitted to extend the public comment period to 7/26/02.

Statewide

FEIR

7/26/02

E-mailed comments should be directed to mepa@

state.ma.us

Andrew Brennan abrennan@mbta.com

(617) 222-3126

Richard Foster

(617) 626-1026

Jay Wickersham (617) 626-1022

12348

Assabet Consortium Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan

Westborough, Shrewsbury, Northborough, Hudson, Maynard, Marlborough

Phase II Report

7/8/02

Abigail Thomas (978) 371-4000

Richard Foster

(617) 626-1026

Nicholas Zavolas

(617) 626-1030

11085R

Redevelopment of Former Naval Air Station and Associated Transportation Improvements

Weymouth, Rockland, Abington

Phase I Report

7/22/02

Stacy Erickson (978) 897-7100

Jay Wickersham (617) 626-1022

12433

Pier 4 Project

Boston

DEIR

7/8/02

William Cronin (617) 243-7042

Jay Wickersham (617) 626-1022

12523

Oak Hill: A Senior Living Community

Franklin

FEIR

7/8/02

Joseph Freeman (978) 371-4208

William Gage

(617) 626-1025

12533

Great Neck, Jeffreys Neck and Little Neck Wastewater Facilities Alternatives

Ipswich

DEIR

7/8/02

Jennifer Doyle-Breen (781) 224-6474

Nicholas Zavolas

(617) 626-1030

12672

IKEA at Assembly Square

Somerville

DEIR

7/8/02

Jamie Fay

(617) 357-7044

LeAndrea Dames

(617) 626-1028

12683

Bay Club at  Mattapoisett

Mattapoisett

DEIR

7/8/02

Laura Rome (978) 450-7126

Arthur Pugsley

(617) 626-1029


Previous Notices of Project Change

EOEA

 No.

Project Name

Location

Description

Comments

 Due

For copies

MEPA Analyst

11870

Route 2 Long Term/Interim Improvements

Phillipston, Athol, Orange

The project change involves an increase in the interim improvements’ cross-section and associated impacts, including wetlands.

6/28/02

Diane Madden (617) 973-7477

Janet Hutchins

(617) 626-1023

12703

Westport Lakes

Westport

The project change involves the construction of the project in two phases. The first phase will include the construction of the 25-lot residential component. The second phase would involve the construction of the golf course and its amenities.

6/28/02

Brian Levesque (508) 998-2125

Nicholas Zavolas

(617) 626-1030


Decisions of the Secretary of Environmental Affairs

June 1, 2002 through June 18, 2002

Environmental Notification Forms

The following projects do not require preparation of an Environmental Impact Report:

EOEA No.

Project Name

Location

Date of Action

12723

Reigeluth Bulkhead Extension

Chatham

6/7/02

12774

Bridge Creek Salt marsh Restoration Project

Barnstable

6/14/02

12775

Bellingham Business Center

Bellingham

6/7/02

12776

Boston Water and Sewer Commission Materials Handling Facility

Boston

6/7/02

12777

Gravel Packed Replacement Wells for Well No. 1

Danvers

6/7/02

12778

Silver Lake Regional Middle School

Kingston

6/7/02

12779

Lancaster Village Estates

Lancaster

6/7/02

12785

Wellfleet Harbor Public Access Facility Boat Ramp Improvements

Wellfleet

6/7/02

The following projects require preparation of an Environmental Impact Report:

EOEA No.

Project Name

Location

Date of Action

12780

Repairs and Improvements to Upper and Lower Root Reservoir Dams

Lenox

6/14/02

12783

The Preserve Residential Subdivision

Sturbridge

6/14/02

12784

Northwoods Crossing

Taunton

6/14/02


Environmental Impact Reports

June 1, 2002 through June 18, 2002

The following documents adequately and properly comply with M.G.L. Ch. 30 s.62 and with the regulations governing the preparation of EIRs:

EOEA

No.

Project Name

Location

Document

Type

Date of

 Action

6646

899-925 Commonwealth Avenue – BU Student Villages

Boston

SEIR

6/14/02

11424

Turner Hill

Ipswich

FEIR

6/14/02

11455

Cortland Manor

Grafton

FEIR

6/14/02

11669

Dredged Material Management Plan

New Bedford and Fairhaven

DEIR

6/14/02

12441

Forest Street Office Park

Marlborough

Single EIR

6/14/02

12465

Shining Rock Golf Community

Northbridge and Upton

DEIR

6/14/02

12531

Bradford Glen

Billerica

DEIR

6/14/02

12555

Museum of Fine Arts

Boston

DEIR

6/7/02

12629

Village at Hospital Hill

Northampton

Phase I Report

6/14/02

Notices of Project Change

June 1, 2002 through June 18, 2002.

The following decisions were made on Notices of Project Change:

EOEA

No.

Project Name

Location

Decision

Date of

 Action

11011

Gardner Water Filtration Plant

Gardner

No further MEPA review required

6/7/02

11326

Mahoney Circle Grade Separation

Revere

No change in scope required for lapse of time

6/7/02

11423

Skyline Trail Roadway Rehabilitation Project

Chester, Hinsdale, Huntington, Middlefield, Peru

No further MEPA review required

6/7/02

12694

Historic Parkway Rehabilitation at Mount Greylock

Adams, New

Ashford, North

Adams

No further MEPA review required

6/14/02

Miscellaneous Notices Received

Agency

Notice Type

Project/Location

MCZM

Federal Consistency Review

Maritimes & Northeast Pipeline and Algonquin Gas Transmission Co.

DEP

Waterways License Application

Bartley Machine & Mfg. Co., Amesbury

Crescent Yacht Club, Haverhill

Merrimack River Entrance Channel, Newburyport

DEP

Water Management Act Permit Application

City of Brockton Water Dept., Taunton Basin

Lane Construction Co., Lenoxdale, Housatonic Basin

DEP

Water Quality Certification Technical Reports Availability and Public Comment Period

Hubline Pipeline Project, Beverly Harbor to Weymouth Fore River

DEP

Initial Site Investigation and Waste Site Cleanup Permit Application

Sheffield DPW Garage, Sheffield

DEP

Initial Site investigation and Tier II Classification

808 Washington St., Abington

DEP

Remedial Action Plan Addendum

North Adams Former Manufactured Gas Plant

DEP

Application for a Major Permit Modification

Revere Copper Products, New Bedford

DEP

Draft Operating Permit

Eastern Etching & Manufacturing, Chicopee

DEP

Solid Waste Site Assignment Application

E.L. Harvey & Sons, Hopkinton

DEP

Proposed Revision to Declaratory Judgment

Swingles Quarry Post-Filling Landscaping

 


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