HomeMy WebLinkAboutNHESP LetterJune 19, 2025
Stanley Davitoria
195 Mountain Avenue, Apt 1
Malden, Massachusetts 02148
Barnstable Conservation Commission
230 South Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
RE: Applicant: Stanley Davitoria
Project Location: 55 & 61 Beechwood Road
Project Description: Install seasonal dock
DEP Wetlands File No.: Unavailable
NHESP File No.: 25-19622
Heritage Hub Form ID: RC-94988
Dear Commissioners & Applicant:
The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (the
“Division”) received a Notice of Intent with site plans (dated 6/3/25, revised date N/A) in compliance with the rare
wildlife species section of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 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. 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. 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 shown on the site
plans may require an additional filing with the Division pursuant to the MESA. This project may be subject to
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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
Melany.Cheeseman@mass.gov, (508) 389-6357.
Sincerely,
Jesse Leddick
Assistant Director
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