Townsend Legals

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 14, 2024 during their 7:25pm 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 Fredap Realty Trust. The property is located at 97 Main St (Assessor’s Map 34, Parcel 38-1). 

The proposed project is for the removal and replacement of a parking area with new asphalt. Removal of overgrown vegetation and invasive species ~20’ from building around the sides and rear of the building. Demolition of an existing 4’X12’ dilapidated structure. Work is within 100 feet of a perennial stream and a wetland buffer zone.

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. 

Autumn Buck, Agent

Townsend Conservation Commission

2/9/2024 F

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 14, 2024 during their 8:30pm 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 Town of Townsend. The right of way section is located from 80 Main St to the intersection of South St & Main St. 

The proposed project is for the construction of sidewalk to connect the Squannacook River Rail Trail and other existing sidewalk under MassTrails Grant from 80 Main St to the intersection of South St/Main St to tie into the existing sidewalk. The work will cross over a culvert crossing and through Riverfront Area and BLSF.

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. 

Autumn Buck, Agent

Townsend Conservation Commission 

2/9/2024 C

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Townsend Wetlands Bylaw, the Townsend Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at approximately 7:35 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 Townsend Historical Society. The property is located at 80 Main Street (Assessor’s Map 34, Parcels 4 & 5). 

The proposed project is for the construction of a building addition, a new septic system, a stormwater management area, and associated grading. Part of the construction will take place within 100 feet of a Bordering Vegetated Wetland, and all of the work will occur within bordering land subject to flooding and 200 feet of Harbor Pond. 

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. 

Autumn Buck,  Agent

Townsend Conservation Commission

1/5/2024 D 

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the Townsend Wetlands Bylaw, the Townsend Conservation Commission will hold a work session on Wednesday, December 13, 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 Patrick & Rebecca Christman. The property is located at 8 West Elm Street (Assessor’s Map 48, Parcel 19). The proposed project is for the construction of a deck within 100 feet of a bordering vegetated wetland.

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. 

James Gates, Chair

Townsend Conservation Commission

12/8/2023 B