246-0757.pdfDATE:October 7, 2021 Municipality NORTHAMPTON
(city/town)
RE: NOTIFICATION OF WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT FILE NUMBER
The Department of Environmental Protection has received a Notice of Intent filed in accordance with the
Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, §40):
Applicant:
Address:
LOCUS:
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON DEPARTMENT
125 LOCUST STREET
EARLE STREET
Owner:CITY OF NORTHAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF
Address:125 LOCUST STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MA, 01060
This project has been assigned the following file # :WE 246-0757
Although a file # is being issued, please note the following:
Lieutenant Governor
KARYN E. POLITO
Governor
CHARLES D. BAKER
A FILE NUMBER ONLY INDICATES THAT THE APPLICATION CONTAINS THE MINIMAL
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS AND IS ADMINISTRATIVELY COMPLETE - NOT THAT THE
INFORMATION IN THE APPLICATION IS ADEQUATE FOR ISSUANCE OF AN ORDER OF
CONDITIONS.
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
[1] The commission needs to wait to close the public hearing until NHESP has issued it determination.
[2] The commission might review the NOI also per the provisions of 310 CMR 10.53(7) which states “The Notice of
Intent for any projects involving the construction, repair, replacement or expansion of public or private infrastructure
shall include an operation and maintenance plan to ensure that the infrastructure will continue to function as
designed. Implementation of the operation and maintenance plan as approved by the Issuing Authority shall be a
continuing condition that shall be set forth in the Order of Conditions and the Certificate of Compliance.”
[3] A Chapter 91 license may be required for the in river work or the applicant may submit a Request for
Determination of Applicability to the Waterways Program in Boston via the online program at
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/ww04-request-for-determination-of-applicability
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Chapter 91 license may be required. Application and transmittal forms are available on the MassDEP website
http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/approvals/wetlands-and-waterways-forms.html#2. For
additional information, contact MassDEP Waterways Program by email at dep.waterways@mass.gov or visit
This information is available in alternate format. Call Donald M. Gomes, ADA Coordinator at 617-556-1057. TDD# 1-866-539-7622 or 1-617-574-6868.
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CITY OF NORTHAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF
125 LOCUST STREET
NORTHAMPTON, MA 01060
https://www.mass.gov/waterways-program-chapter-91.
If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact: MARK STINSON @ (413)-755-2257
Cc: Northampton Conservation Commission, CITY HALL, 210 MAIN STREEET RM 11, Northampton, MA, 01060
Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program, Div of Fisheries & Wildlife Route 135, North Drive,
Westborough, MA, 01581
Owner: CITY OF NORTHAMPTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, 125 LOCUST STREET,
NORTHAMPTON, MA, 01060
This information is available in alternate format. Call Donald M. Gomes, ADA Coordinator at 617-556-1057. TDD# 1-866-539-7622 or 1-617-574-6868.
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