MESA Determination
September 29, 2020
Dan McKahn
Pioneer Development
32 Perkins Avenue
Northampton MA 01060
RE: Project Location: 36 Hampden Street, Northampton
Project Description: Construct dwelling, remove invasives, improve sewer and stormwater
NHESP File No.: 20-39605
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for submitting the MESA Project Review Checklist, site plans (sheet 2, dated 9/8/20), planting
& stormwater plans (sheets 3 & 4, dated 8/31/20), and other required materials to the Natural Heritage
and Endangered Species Program of the MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (the “Division”) for review
pursuant to the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act (MESA) (MGL c.131A) and its implementing
regulations (321 CMR 10.00).
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
prohibited Take of state-listed rare species. This determination is a final decision of the Division of
Fisheries & 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 Melany Cheeseman, Endangered Species
Review Assistant, at (508) 389-6357.
Sincerely,
Everose Schlüter, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
cc: John Wallen, The Engineer Group, LLC