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Conservation Commission
Overview
The Conservation Commission oversees the local implementation of the state Wetlands Protection Act and Rivers Protection Act. The Commission also oversees the implementation of the City's Open Space Plan and holds several conservation areas.
Meetings
- Typically 2nd and 4th Monday of every month. (Schedule Available Below)
- In person at 50 Payson Avenue, Easthampton and remotely by Google Meet (See agenda for link/access information)
- Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes
Members
- Julianne Busa, Chair
- Deborah August
- Daniel Buttrick
- Jay Ryan
- Michael Whittemore
- Sarah Carr
- Hal Weeks
Contact
The Commission may be contacted through the Conservation Agent, Cassie Tragert, or through attendance of a meeting. The Conservation Agent is available to the public Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 4:30pm by phone (413-529-1463) or email (conservation@easthamptonma.gov).
Email the Conservation Commission
Forms & Documents
- 2023 Conservation Commission Meeting Schedule and Application Deadlines
- 2022 Conservation Commission Meeting Schedule and Application Deadlines
- COVID Guidance (PDF)
- COVID Legal Notice Guidance - Sample Format
- Notice of Intent (NOI) - Filing Checklist
- Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) - Filing Checklist
- Storm Water Management Permit Application (PDF)
- Tree Cutting Application
- Tree Cutting Policy
- Attorney Generals Office Determination on Site Visits and Open Meeting Law
Current Applications
Projects currently being reviewed by the Commission for compliance with the Wetlands Protection Act.
- NOI - 93, 95, 97 Northampton Street (DEP File #: 151-0322) New Residential and Commercial Development
- rCOC - 1 Ferry Street (DEP File #: 151-0298) Mill Redevelopment Tract 1
- rCOC - 1 Ferry Street (Dep File #: 151-0317) Slope Project
- ANRAD - 198 Park Street (DEP File #: 151-0323) Delineation Only @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Approved On-Going Projects
Active projects for which the Commission has issued an Order of Conditions.
- 1 Ferry Street, Redevelopment Tract 1 & 2 - DEP File #: 151-0298 & 0299
- 1 Ferry Street, Slope Mgmt - DEP File #: 151-0317
- 100 Bassett Brook Drive, Invasive Plant Mgmt - DEP File#: 151-0283
- 105 Pleasant Street, New Commercial - DEP File #: 151-0310
- 108 Oliver Street, New Residential - DEP File #: 151-0311
- 200 Park Street, School Construction - DEP File #: 151-0305
- 232 Park Street, Solar Project - DEP File #: 151-0293
- 385 Main Street, ORAD Only - DEP File #: 151-0321
- 410 Main Street, New Commercial - Stormwater Permit Only
- 50 Florence Road, Solar Project - DEP File #: 151-0314
- 69/73 Loudville Road, Housing Development - DEP File #: 151-0309
- 96 East Street, Accessible Trail - Stormwater Permit Only
- 99 Mt. Tom Avenue, Outfall Restoration - DEP File #: 151-0313
- City-Wide, DPW Routine Maintenance - DEP File #: 151-0307
- Duda Drive/Ferry Street, New Residential - DEP File #: 151-0312
- Eversource Utility ROW (off Rt. 5), Upgrades to Utility Lines - DEP File #: 151-0320)
- Lower Mill Pond, Pumphouse Demolition - DEP File #: 151-0302
- Main Street Rear (aka 9 Coleman Road), Self-storage Expansion - DEP File #: 151-0319
- Nashawannuck Pond, Vegetation Mgmt - DEP File #: 151-0283
- O'Neill Street, New Commercial - DEP File #: 151-0287
- Pleasant Street Mills, Infrastructure Improvements - DEP File#: 151-0273
- River Street, Road Maintenance - DEP File #: 151-0306 @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>