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2024 Annual Meeting

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The 2024 annual meeting was attended by approximately 35 people. During the business part of the meeting there was some discussion regarding dogs and dog owners on the properties as there have been problems with unleashed dogs. Members indicated that they noticed more wildlife on properties where dogs were not allowed versus those where they were.

Marty Klein, board member, presented an informative talk and slide show about wild mushrooms through the seasons during the second half of the meeting.
Thanks to all who participated.

For those who missed the meeting there are two separate links for the business part and the wild mushroom presentation:
*Link to the 2024 business meeting.
*Link to the wild mushroom presentation.

PCT to address concerns regarding proposed Sierra Vista development project off Northampton Street

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To our PCT members and friends:
You may know that a proposed multi-use development, “Sierra Vista Commons,” is under consideration by Easthampton’s Planning Board and Conservation Commission. This 30+ acre development starts at Route 10 and spreads back over farmland, wetlands and forest, down to the critical habitat of the Manhan River, a focus of our work for decades.
Your PCT board is looking closely at the plans presented by the developer and offering alternative visions for how this land could be developed. We have some serious concerns about the impacts this commercial/residential project would have on our community at large and our precious natural resources.
Our Dwyer Conservation Area and its trails are situated 400’ across the Manhan from the proposed development. Sierra Vista plans to construct dense housing coming downhill and ending in proximity to the river. Our mission is to protect Easthampton’s natural resources, and we worry about a loss of habitat along this unique corridor, used by wildlife to travel through the very heart of our city. The river, the rich fields, and the old trees that currently exist here are critical habitat for creatures large and small. Current plans would destroy or impact much of this land. Two and a half acres of trees plus many more acres of grade A farmland will be buried under pavement and imported topsoil.

The two following links are maps of the proposed project and the environmental impact.

Link to before and after maps of proposed project

Link to map of environmental context

Two bridges replaced at two PCT properties

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Bridges were recently replaced at both the Dwyer Conservation area as well as at Pomeroy Meadows Conservation area. The bridge at Dwyer consisted of mainly replacing the wooden bridge across the first major wetland are with another wooden bridge. However the bridge at Pomeroy Meadows consisted of switching out the wooden bridge with one consisting of aluminum girders as well as aluminum railings. Some of the rotted steps were also replaced on the stairs located after the bridge. Thanks to the work parties who managed the demolishing of the old bridges and the reconstruction of the new and improved ones.

  • Dwyer bridge repacement
  • Dwyer bridge replacment
  • Dwyer bridge replacement
  • Dwyer bridge replacement
  • Pomeroy bridge materials delivery
  • Pomeroy bridge materials delivery
  • Pomeroy bridge materials delivery
  • Pomeroy bridge materials delivery
  • Pomeroy bridge replacement
  • Pomeroy bridge replacement
  • Pomeroy bridge replacement
  • Pomeroy stair replacement
  • Pomeroy stair replacement
  • Pomeroy stair replacement