Northampton_12-31337_5.19.2022.pdf
May 19, 2022
Northampton Conservation Commission
City Hall
210 Main Street Room 11
Northampton MA 01060
Alan Verson
Cutlery Building Condominium Trust
90 Conz Street, Suite 211
Northampton MA 01060
RE: Applicant: Alan Verson
Project Location: 320-360 Riverside Drive
Project Description: Phase IV Remedy Implementation Plan
DEP Wetlands File No.: 246-0761
NHESP File No.: 12-31337
Dear Commissioners & Applicant:
The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries &
Wildlife (the “Division”) received a Notice of Intent with site plans (dated 1/31/2022, revised 4/19/2022)
in compliance with the rare wildlife species section of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act
Regulations (310 CMR 10.58(4)(b), 10.59). The Division also received the MESA Review Checklist and
supporting documentation for review pursuant to the MA Endangered Species Act Regulations (321
CMR 10.18). The project includes the repair of a) ±378 linear feet of existing dry-laid revetment
structure and b) ±185 linear feet of existing masonry wall. The project proposes the installation of ±161
linear feet new retaining wall along the Mill River.
WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT (WPA)
Based on a review of the information that was provided and the information that is currently contained
in our database, the Division has determined that this project, as currently proposed, will not adversely
affect the actual Resource Area Habitat of state-protected rare wildlife species. Therefore, it is our
opinion that this project meets the state-listed species performance standard for the issuance of an
Order of Conditions.
Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of rare wildlife habitat and does not
pertain to other wildlife habitat issues that may be pertinent to the proposed project.
MASSACHUSETTS ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (MESA)
Based on a review of the information that was provided and the information that is currently contained
in our database, the Division has determined that this project, as currently proposed, will not result in a
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prohibited Take of state-listed rare species. This determination is a final decision of the Division of
Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to 321 CMR 10.18. Any changes to the proposed project or any
additional work beyond that shown on the site plans may require an additional filing with the Division
pursuant to the MESA. This project may be subject to further review if no physical work is commenced
within five years from the date of issuance of this determination, or if there is a change to the project.
Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of state-listed species and their habitats.
If you have any questions regarding this letter please contact Lauren Glorioso, Endangered Species
Review Biologist, at lauren.glorioso@mass.gov
Sincerely,
Everose Schlüter, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
cc: Lyons Witten, SWCA Environmental Consultants
Joshua Surette, Epsilon Associates, Inc.
Mary Grover, MA DEP Wetlands, Western Region