Paradise Pond-update letter-2018.pdf
June 20, 2018
Northampton Conservation Commission
City Hall
210 Main Street Room 11
Northampton MA 01060
Gary Hartwell
Smith College Facilities Management
126 West Street
Northampton MA 01063
RE: Applicant: Gary Hartwell, Smith College Facilities Management
Project Location: West Street, Smith College
Project Description: Water resources maintenance activities
DEP Wetlands File No.: 246-0715
NHESP File No.: 06-19302
Dear Commissioners & Applicant:
The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries &
Wildlife (the “Division”) received a Notice of Intent with narrative (dated April 27, 2018) 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).
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, provided all work
complies with the plan and details submitted in the filing. 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
prohibited Take of state-listed rare species, provided all work complies with the plan and details
submitted in the filing. 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
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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,
Thomas W. French, Ph.D.
Assistant Director
cc: MA DEP Western Region
Rosalie Starvish, GZA Geoenvironmental, Inc.
Trustees of Smith College