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MEPA Consultation Session, Remote

Event Date: 
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 5:30pm

An Expanded Environmental Notification Form (EENF) has been submitted to the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) office for this project. The EENF can be viewed through the MEPA Environmental Monitor by clicking on ‘Attachments’ for the corresponding project: https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/EEA/MEPA-eMonitor/home. A copy of the complete EENF submittal may also be requested from the “Project Contact” identified below.

The project requires the preparation of an EIR in accordance with 301 CMR 11.06(7)(b) of the MEPA regulations because it is located within one mile of one or more EJ Populations. The Proponent has requested a Single EIR be allowed to be submitted in accordance with 301 CMR 11.06(8) in lieu of the usual two-stage Draft and Final EIR process.

The purpose of the proposed project is to rehabilitate and improve the performance of the Factory Pond Dam and appurtenances and replace the Woodland St. bridge restoring motor vehicle access to the roadway. The bridge will be replaced in its general alignment. The project will result in unavoidable impacts to wetland resource areas including Bogastow Brook, Factory Pond, and associated buffer zones, as quantified in the Wetlands, Waterways, and Tidelands section.

 

The EENF indicates that the project meets or exceeds the following review thresholds:

 

The EENF indicates that the project requires the following  Agency Permits or Financial Assistance:

  • 301 CMR 11.03(3)(b)1.f. alteration of ½ or more acres of any other wetlands

 

 

  • Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
    • 401 Water Quality Certificate
    • Chapter 91 Permit
  • Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MassDCR) Office of Dam Safety
    • Chapter 253 Dam Safety Permit

An evening online/remote consultation session will be held to receive advice and comments from agencies, officials, and citizens regarding which environmental issues, if any, are significant for this project. Opinions as to the extent and significance of possible environmental impact will be welcome. 

 

 

DATE: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

 

MEETING LINK:

 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89337850422

Meeting ID: 893 3785 0422

Passcode: 13579

 

PROJECT CONTACT: Travis Ahern, Town of Holliston - (508) 429-0608 – ahernt@holliston.k12.ma.us

 

Comments on the project will be welcome in writing prior to May 10.  A Certificate on the ENF will be issued on May 17.