Northampton_20-39293
April 02, 2020
Northampton Conservation Commission
City Hall
210 Main Street Room 11
Northampton MA 01060
David Veleta
Northampton Department of Public Works
125 Locust St
Northampton MA 01060
RE: Applicant: David Veleta, Northampton Department of Public Works
Project Location: Meadow Street
Project Description: Drainage and shoulder improvements, guardrail replacement
DEP Wetlands File No.: 246-0745
NHESP Tracking No.: 20-39293
Dear Commissioners & Applicant:
The applicant listed above has submitted a Notice of Intent with site plans (dated March 13, 2019) to the
Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife
(the “Division”), in compliance with the rare wildlife species section of the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.58(4)(b), 10.59).
MA 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.
MA ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (MESA)
Based on a review of the information that was provided, the Division has determined that this project,
as currently proposed, appears to be exempt from MESA review pursuant to 321 CMR 10.14 Any
changes to the proposed project or any additional work beyond that provided may require a filing with
the Division pursuant to the MESA regulations.
NHESP No. 20-39293, Page 2
Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of state-listed species and their habitats.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Melany Cheeseman, Endangered Species
Review Assistant, at (508) 389-6357.
Sincerely,
Everose Schlüter, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
cc: MA DEP Western Region