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January 28, 2025
Barnstable Conservation Commission
230 South Street
Hyannis MA 02601
Peter DeFusco
NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy
247 Station Drive
Westwood MA 02090
RE: Applicant: Peter DeFusco
Project Location: Eversource ROW 342
Project Description: Selective Tree Removal
DEP Wetlands File No.: Not Available
NHESP Tracking No.: 23-8713
Dear Commissioners:
The applicant listed above has submitted a Notice of Intent with site plans (12/16/2024) to the Natural
Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (the
“Division”), in compliance with the rare wildlife species section of the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.59).
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. Therefore, it is our
opinion that this project appears to meet 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.
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. If you have any
questions regarding this letter please contact Lauren Glorioso, Endangered Species Review Biologist, at
lauren.glorioso@mass.gov or (508) 389-6361.
Sincerely,
Jesse Leddick
Assistant Director
cc: MA DEP Southeast Region
Mike Howard, Epsilon Associates Inc.