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Townsend Legals

   Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Townsend Wetlands Bylaw, the Townsend Conservation Commission will hold a work session on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 during their 7:00pm meeting. The work session will be held virtually via Zoom meeting and in person at Town Hall, on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed with the Conservation Commission by Stephen Chipman and Rita Tavilla. The property is located at 114 Highland Street (Assessor’s Map 35, Parcel 20, Lot 2). 

   The proposed project is for the installation of a grid-tied ground mount solar array. This work will take place within 100 feet of an intermittent stream.

   Parties wishing to speak in support of, or in opposition to, this application may do so at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Copies of this application are available for review at Town Hall during business hours. 

Jessica Consolvo, Agent

Townsend Conservation Commission

5/5/2023 A 

 

TOWN OF TOWNSEND

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

272 MAIN ST.

TOWNSEND, MASSACHUSETTS  01469

LEGAL NOTICE

   Pursuant to the Townsend Wetlands Bylaw, the Townsend Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 7:15 pm. The hearing will be held virtually via Zoom meeting and in person at Town Hall on proposed amendments to the Townsend Wetland Regulations, Chapter 150 of the Townsend General Code.

   Proposed amendments to Chapter 150 include changes to § 150-2 General Provisions, § 150-3 Definitions, and § 150-4 Procedures. Hardcopies of the proposed amendments are available for review at Town Hall during business hours and an electronic version can be found at: www.townsendma.gov/conservation-commission

   Parties wishing to speak in support of, or in opposition to, these amendments may do so at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. 

Jessica Consolvo, Agent

Townsend Conservation Commission

4/21/2023 E 

TOWNSEND

JOINT PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF SELECTMEN

LEGAL NOTICE

   In accordance with MGL Chapter 41, §81G, and the Planning Board Rules and Regulations, §175-21 – Layout and Acceptance of Ways, the Boards will hold a public hearing joint with the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Selectmen’s Chambers at Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street, & via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89806814236?pwd=cXU4M1hkY3ZPYnJaZHdRdWoyR3I1Zz09

Meeting ID: 898 0681 4236, Passcode: 660708, dial by your location: +1 309 205 3325 US, Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyaI8DT2u, regarding a Petition submitted to the Board of Selectmen to vote to layout the road entitled “Cooperage Way” and “ Harbor Trace Road” located off South Street, Assessor's Map 33-Block 79, Lots 1-19; Map 34 Block 46 Lot 0; zoned Residential District, submitted by Peter A. CampoBasso, Esq on behalf of owner, Westwoods Realty Trust, Ronald E. Koivu, Trustee, 493 Lancaster St., Suite 1, Leominster, MA 01453.    

   The application and plans are available for review at the Planning Board, Land Use, and Town Clerk, Offices at 272 Main St. during regular business hours. Parties wishing to speak in favor of, or in opposition to this proposal may do so in writing prior to the hearing, or may appear at the hearing in person, or represented by an agent or attorney.  Interested parties are encouraged to attend.

4/7 and 4/14/2023 E

 

TOWNSEND

JOINT PLANNING BOARD AND BOARD OF SELECTMEN

LEGAL NOTICE

   In accordance with MGL Chapter 41, §81G, and the Planning Board Rules and Regulations, §175-21 – Layout and Acceptance of Ways, the Boards will hold a public hearing joint with the Board of Selectmen on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., in the Selectmen’s Chambers at Memorial Hall, 272 Main Street, & via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89806814236?pwd=cXU4M1hkY3ZPYnJaZHdRdWoyR3I1Zz09

Meeting ID: 898 0681 4236, Passcode: 660708, dial by your location: +1 309 205 3325 US, Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kyaI8DT2u, regarding a Petition submitted to the Board of Selectmen to vote to layout the road entitled “Cooperage Way” and “ Harbor Trace Road” located off South Street, Assessor's Map 33-Block 79, Lots 1-19; Map 34 Block 46 Lot 0; zoned Residential District, submitted by Peter A. CampoBasso, Esq on behalf of owner, Westwoods Realty Trust, Ronald E. Koivu, Trustee, 493 Lancaster St., Suite 1, Leominster, MA 01453.    

   The application and plans are available for review at the Planning Board, Land Use, and Town Clerk, Offices at 272 Main St. during regular business hours. Parties wishing to speak in favor of, or in opposition to this proposal may do so in writing prior to the hearing, or may appear at the hearing in person, or represented by an agent or attorney.  Interested parties are encouraged to attend.

4/7 and 4/14/2023 E

 

TOWN OF TOWNSEND

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

272 MAIN ST.

TOWNSEND, MASSACHUSETTS  01469

LEGAL NOTICE

   Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Townsend Wetlands Bylaw, the Townsend Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at approximately 7:15 pm. The hearing will be held virtually via Zoom meeting and in person at Town Hall, on a Notice of Intent (NOI) filed with the Conservation Commission by Mike Gray. The property is located at 75 Pierce Road (Assessor’s Map 31, Parcel 28, Lot 7). 

   The ongoing project is for the construction of an addition to a single-family home and replacement of a septic tank. Part of the construction is taking place within 100 feet of an intermittent stream.

   Parties wishing to speak in support of, or in opposition to, this application may do so at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Copies of this application are available for review at Town Hall during business hours. 

Jessica Consolvo, Agent

Townsend Conservation Commission

4/7/2023 F

Sealed Bids for the construction of the “Water Main Improvements Project, Contract 2 – DWSRF 6964” will be received by the Townsend Water Department at 540 Main Street, West Townsend, MA 01474 until 2:00 p.m. local time on March 30, 2023 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.  Sealed Bids must have outer envelope marked as “Water Main Improvements Project, Contract 2– DWSRF 6964”.

The work consists of construction of a 5,000 linear foot 12-inch HDPE raw water transmission main to convey water from the Witch’s Brook Wells along Ash Street, South Harbor Road, and Harbor Trace Road to the site of a future Water Treatment Plant. The work also includes construction of a 1,115 linear foot 12-inch HDPE finished water main in Harbor Trace Road and roadway restoration. Bid Alternate No. 1 includes construction of approximately 8,600 linear feet of a 12-inch HDPE looping water main along Emery Road, South Row Road, and South Harbor Road, installation of new hydrants, new services to property lines, and roadway restoration.   Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Work will be substantially completed within 365 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions within 425 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

All Bids for this project are subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M as amended.

Bidding Documents may be obtained electronically from the Tighe & Bond website at: http://www.tighebond.com/Projects_Out_to_Bid.php 

3/3/2023 and 3/10/2023 F

Townsend Water Department

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids for the construction of the “Water Main Improvements Project, Contract 2 – DWSRF 6964” will be received by the Townsend Water Department at 540 Main Street, West Townsend, MA 01474 until 2:00 p.m. local time on March 30, 2023 at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.  Sealed Bids must have outer envelope marked as “Water Main Improvements Project, Contract 2– DWSRF 6964”.

The work consists of construction of a 5,000 linear foot 12-inch HDPE raw water transmission main to convey water from the Witch’s Brook Wells along Ash Street, South Harbor Road, and Harbor Trace Road to the site of a future Water Treatment Plant. The work also includes construction of a 1,115 linear foot 12-inch HDPE finished water main in Harbor Trace Road and roadway restoration. Bid Alternate No. 1 includes construction of approximately 8,600 linear feet of a 12-inch HDPE looping water main along Emery Road, South Row Road, and South Harbor Road, installation of new hydrants, new services to property lines, and roadway restoration.   Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis, with additive alternate bid items as indicated in the Bid Form.

The Work will be substantially completed within 365 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed and completed and ready for final payment in accordance with paragraph 15.06 of the General Conditions within 425 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed.

All Bids for this project are subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30, Section 39M as amended.

Bidding Documents may be obtained electronically from the Tighe & Bond website at: http://www.tighebond.com/Projects_Out_to_Bid.php 

3/3/2023 and 3/10/2023 F

TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

   Sealed Bids General Contractors and sub-bidders, for the construction of the “Harbor Trace PFAS WTP, Contract No. 1 - DWSRF-6964” will be received by the Townsend Water Department, 540 Main Street, West Townsend, MA 01474 until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 7, 2023, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.  Sealed Bids must have outer envelope marked as “Harbor Trace PFAS WTP, Contract No. 1 - DWSRF-6964.” Only pre-qualified General contractors and sub-contractors may bid.

   The work consists of the construction of a 2.45-million-gallon day (MGD) per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) water treatment plant (WTP) using Granular Activated Carbon (GAC). The treatment system will be housed in a 10,400 square foot masonry building. The building will contain filtration equipment, process piping, storage tanks, pumping equipment, electrical and chemical feed systems.

   Contact Consulting Engineer for information:

Tighe & Bond, Inc.

120 Front Street, Suite 700, Worcester, MA  01608

508-754-2201

2/24/2023 and 3/3/2023 E

 

TOWNSEND WATER DEPARTMENT

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

   Sealed Bids General Contractors and sub-bidders, for the construction of the “Harbor Trace PFAS WTP, Contract No. 1 - DWSRF-6964” will be received by the Townsend Water Department, 540 Main Street, West Townsend, MA 01474 until 2:00 p.m. local time on April 7, 2023, at which time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.  Sealed Bids must have outer envelope marked as “Harbor Trace PFAS WTP, Contract No. 1 - DWSRF-6964.” Only pre-qualified General contractors and sub-contractors may bid.

   The work consists of the construction of a 2.45-million-gallon day (MGD) per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) water treatment plant (WTP) using Granular Activated Carbon (GAC). The treatment system will be housed in a 10,400 square foot masonry building. The building will contain filtration equipment, process piping, storage tanks, pumping equipment, electrical and chemical feed systems.

   Contact Consulting Engineer for information:

Tighe & Bond, Inc.

120 Front Street, Suite 700, Worcester, MA  01608

508-754-2201

2/24/2023 and 3/3/2023 E

 

TOWN OF TOWNSEND

CONSERVATION COMMISSION

LEGAL NOTICE

   Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Townsend Wetlands Bylaw, the Townsend Conservation Commission will hold a work session on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 during their 7:00 pm meeting. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and in person at Town Hall, on a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) filed with the Conservation Commission by Gary Shepherd. The project will take place at 3 Wheeler Road (Assessor’s Map 4, Parcel 9). 

   The proposed project is for a septic replacement and minor associated grading. Some of the work will take place within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.

   Parties wishing to speak in support of, or in opposition to, this application may do so at the meeting or in writing prior to the meeting. Copies of this application are available for review at Town Hall during business hours. 

Jessica Consolvo, Agent

Townsend Conservation Commission

2/27/2023 E 

 

 

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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 610, Groton, Massachusetts 01450
 

Office
145 Main Street, Groton, Massachusetts 014510
[Prescott Community Center]
 

Telephone: 978-448-6061
 

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