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Out & About
OUR CALENDAR SECTION is intended to promote free
events, or those that directly affect a voluntoer-driven
organization. Paid events that are not deemed benefits
d0 not quaiifp. Non -charitable events that charge the
public for profit are not allowed as we consider that paid
advertising. The deadline to submit calendar items is
Monday at noon. Send to the Agawam Advertiser News
at aanaturley.catrt, fax to 413-786-8457, or mail to
Turley Publications, 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069,
We usually pant at least one week prior to an event. The
listings should be brief with only time, date, location,
activity exp(anation and contact information.
Saturday, Oct, 21
OPEN HOUSE AT THE AGAWAM FIRE DEPARTMENT
HEADQUARTERS at 800 Main St., Agawam from 9:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. will feature chili cook -off, 'Jaws of Life"
demonstration, fire safety education and an appearance
by "Blaze" the fire safety Dalmatian.
CHICKEN AND BISCUIT SUPPER at Agawam Congrega-
tional Church, 745 Main St., Agawam at 5:30 p.m. To
make a reservation, call 413-786-7111.
A FOOD, WINE, AND BEER TASTING from 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Basketball Hall of Fame, 1000 Hall of Fame Ave.,
Springfield. $35 per person includes food, wine, beer,
spirits and admission to see Hall of Fame exhibits. For
tickets, call 413-519-0457, 413-788-8749 or email
longmeadowunico@gmail.com.
FALL RUMMAGE SALE at Grace Lutheran Church, Route
20 in West Springfield, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clothing,
housewares and small furniture will be available.
Sunday, Oct, 22
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS on the front lawn of the
Agawam Congregational Church, 745 Main St., Aga-
wam at 3 p.m. All are welcome to bring their animals
and family pets.
Friday, Oct. 27
AN EVENING OF CANDLEUGHT sponsored by the Aga-
wam Historical Association at the Thomas Smith House,
251 N. West St., Feeding Hills: Hearth -cooked soup and
cornbread will bp.served. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, Oct. 29
THE ANNUAL HARVEST BREAKFAST hosted by the
Agawam Lions Club at the "Den" on the grounds of the
Eastern States Exposition. Tickets are $5 for adults; .$3
for children 10 and under and may be purchased at the
door or from any Lions Club member. '
Friday, Nov. 3
THE44W SEASON OF THE ACC'S APPLAUSE SERIES
continues at 7 p.m. when actors Lynne McKenney
Lydick and Richard Clark retum with their presentation
of scenes from "The Lion in;Winter" and "Visitor from
New York" at the Agawam Senior Canter, 954 Main St.
Free and open to.the public..Docrs open .at6:15 p.m.
Saturday, Nov 4
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR at St. Catherine of Siena Parish
Center, 1023 ParkerSt., Springfield from 9 a.m;ta 4
p.m. Area crafters, game room, hot lunch and more.
Admission is free.
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-- Agawam Senior Center
Fitness Room is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8:45 p.m
Lunch Menu
Monday, Oct. 23: Ziti with sausage, peppers and
onions, homemade tomato sauce, spring salad, fresh
pear.
Tuesday, Oct. 24: Roast pork with apple cranberry
stuffing, applesauce, Billed carrots, mixed fruit.
Wednesday, Oct 25: Meat tacos in a soft shell with
lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cheese, Mexican rice
with red and green peppers and beans, baked good.
Tbursday, Oct 26: Barbecue chicken, warm potato
and veggie salad, pudding.
Friday, Oet 27: Broccoli -and cheddar quiche, Cae-
sar salad, peaches.
Calendar of Events
Monday, Oct 23: 8 a,m., weight training, yoga;
9:30 a.m., sixweek crochet class, line dancing;
11:30 a,m., Gentle Yoga;1 p.m., writing club, Bingo.
a cost of $8 for adults, $4 for children. The public is
welcome.
Saturday, Nov. 11
SACRED HEART CHURCH CHR STMAS BAZAAR from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Parish Center, 1061 Springfield
St., Feeding Hills. Crafters, vendors, bake table, snack
bar and raffle.
Sunday, Nov 12
THE WEST SPRINGFIELD COIN CLUB will meet at 7
p.m. at the Mittineague Congregational Church, 1840
Westfield St., West Springfield. A special coin topic will
he presented and discussed. Refreshments available.
Guests welcome. For more information, call Peter Se-
tian at 413-596-9871.
Saturday, Nov.18
ANNUAL CHRIST5MAS CRAFT FAIR AND BAKE SALE
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 8:30 a.m. to noon
tomorrow in Marion Hall at Our Lady of the take Church,
224 Sheep Pasture Road, Southwick. The hall is handi-
cap -accessible. Free parking and admission.
ONGOING
AGAWAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 459 Mill St.,
Agawam, offers a free "Crochet Club' the first and third
Tuesday of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are in-
vited to join, including men and women and beginners
to experienced crocheters. Drop -ins welcome. Hooks
and yam available if needed. For more information, call
413-786-7991.
THE AGAWAM ST. PATRICK COMMITTEE meets the
second Wednesday of each month, September through
dune, at 6:30 p.m. in the Pekoe Conference Room at
the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper St. For infor-
malion on how to join, call Vera Conway at 413-786-
3247 or email Rosemary Sandiin at rosemarysandlin@
gmail,com.
THE FARMERS' MARKET AT STCC will be open for bus! -
Wednesday, Nov. 8 ness each Wednesday from Sept. 6 through Dec. 13
THE ELM-BELCHFR MASONIC LODGE, 53 River St., between Buildings 2 and 13. Vendors will offer goods
Agawam offers an all -you -can -eat spaghetti supper at for sale between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m, Free parking
is available.
7besday, Oct 24. 9 a.m.-noon, annual Health
Expo; 9 a.m., sewing class; noon, ladies onNy W
Iiards;12:30 p.m., mah jongg; I p.m., Mexican Train
Game; 4:30 p.m., yoga; 6 p.m., beginner line dance..
Wednesday, Oct. 25: 8 am., weight training, yoga;
9:30 a.m., Gentle Yoga; 11 a.m., Tai Chi;12:30 p.m.,
bridge; 1 p.m., ballroom lessons, Scrabble; 1:30
p.m., Golden Agers Chapter 1 meeting; 5:30 p.m.,
Zumba Gold,
Thursday, Oct 26: 9 a.m., exercise; 9:30 a.m.,
quilting; 10 a.m., line dancing; 10:30 a.m., Reiki
available ($10); 12:30 p.m., bridge; 1 p.m., pitch,
open art class, Mexican Train Game; 2 p.m., Melody
Band practice; 4 p.m., yoga; 6:30 p.m., pitch, Can-
cer Support group meeting.
Friday, Oct V. 8 a.m., yoga; 9:15 am., Let's Paint;
9:30 a.m., Halloween candy -making (dining room);
10 a.m., absolute beginner line dance (new class);
noon, canasta; 1 pm-, pitch, cribbage; 4 p.m., card
games; 6:30 p.m., line dance class. .
Public hearing Weds. for F.H. Center
The state Department of Transporta-
tion will hold,a design public hearing to
discuss the proposed Route 187 at Route
57 intersection improvement project in
Agawam on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m.,
at the Agawam Senior Center.
All are invited to learn more about the
planned roadwork in Feeding Hills Center,
the intersection of Springfield, Southwick,
and North and South Westfield streets. The
Senior Center is at 954 Main SL, Agawam.
Reconstruction of the intersection is
expected to include additional au dbary
and wider lanes; improved lane mark-
ings. and signing; improvements to the
Granger School pickup and dropoffareas;
and revised signal phasing and tinting.
Pedestrian improvements and bicycle
accommodations consisting of a five-foot
bicycle lane have been provided in accor-
dance with applicable design guides.
Written views received by MassDOT
up to five days prior to the date of the
hearing shall be displayed for public in-
spection and copying at the hearing.
Plans will be on display one-half hour
before the hearing begins, with an engi-
neer in attendance to answer questions
regarding this project.
Written statements may be submitted
to Patricia Leavenworth, P.E., Chief En-
gineer, MassDOT, 10. Park Plaza, Boston,
MA 02116, Attn: Roadway Project Man-
agement, Project File No. 604203. Submis-
sions will also be accepted at the hearing.
Mailed statements and exhibits must be
postmarked within 10 business days of
the public hearing. Project inquiries may
be emailed to dot.feedback highway@
state mains.
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Public Notices.
LEGAL NOTICE
FEEDING HILLS
SELF STORAGE, INC.
SELF STORAGE
FACILITY
AUCTION SALE
Self Storage Facility
Operator's Sale for non pay-
ment of ,Storage Charges
pursuant to the power of sale
contained in M.G.L. Chapter
105A, Section 4.
The following property
will be sold. at Public Auction
at 10:00 A.M. on November
2, 2017 online, on W W W.
STORAGETREASURES.
COM.
All household goods,
tools, furniture, and mis-
cellany held for Kathleen
Morrison in a storage unit.
Sale per order of Feeding
Hills Self Storage. Tel: 413-
786-0009. Terms: Cash. Unit
sold by entirety. Sale is sub-
ject to postponement and/or
cancellation.
http://www.steragetrea-
sures-co"L
10119, 10/26/17
DEPARTMENT OF
improvements at the interses-
TRANSPORTATION —
tion of Routes 187 and 57 in
HIGHWAY DIVISION
Agawam, including geomet-
NOTICE OF A
rical improvements; addition -
PUBLIC HEARING
al auxiliary and wider lanes;
Project File No. 604203
improved lane usage mark -
A Design Public Hearing
ings and signing; improve -
will be held by MassDOT to
ments to the Granger School
discuss the proposed Route
pick-up and drop-off areas;
187 at Route 57 intersec-
and revised signal phas-
tion improvement project in
ing and timing. Pedestrian
Agawam, MA.
improvements and bicycle
WHERE:
accommodations consisting
Agawam Senior Center
of a 5' bicycle Iane have been
954 Main Street
provided in accordance with
Agawam, MA 01001
applicable design guides.
WHEN:
A secure right-of-way is
Wednesday,
necessary for this project,
October 25, 2017
Acquisitions in fee and per -
at 7:00PM
manent or temporary ease -
PURPOSE: The pur-
meats may be required. The
pose of this hearing is to
Town of Agawam is respon-
provide the public with the
sible for acquiring all need -
opportunity to become fully
ed rights in private or public
acquainted with the proposed
lands. MassDOT's policy
Route 187 at Route 57 inter-
concerning land acquisitions
section improvement proj-
will be discussed at this hear-
ect. All views and comments
ing,
made at the hearing will be
Written views received by
reviewed and considered to
MassDOT subsequent to the
the maximum extent possi-
date of this notice and up to
ble. five (5) days prior to the date
THE COMMONWEALTH PROPOSAL: The pro- of the hearing shall be dis
OF MASSACHUSETTS posed project consists of played for public inspection
MASSACHUSETTS traffic signal and intersection and copying at the time and
WE'VE EXPANDED OUR WEB SITE
UBLIC NOTICES.
ARE NOW ONLINE
Email au Access archives and Find a quick link to the state of Masachwetts'
notices to digital tear sheets by 3 public notice web site to seareh all notices in
notioes*wleycom - 2 newspaper title. Massachusetts newspapers.
Public nowe deadlines are Martdays at croon, Fridays now for lttonday holidays.
date listed above. Plans will
be on display one-half hour
before the hearing begins,
with an engineer in atten-
dance to answer questions
regarding this project. A
project handout will be made
available on the MassDOT
website listed below.
Written statements and
other exhibits in place of,
or in addition to, oral state-
ments made at the Public
Hearing regarding the pro-
posed undertaking are to
be submitted to Patricia A.
Leavenworth, P.E., Chief
Engineer, MassDM 10 Park
Plaza, Boston, MA 021.16,
Attention: Roadway Project
Management, Project File
No, 604203. Such submis-
sions will also be accepted
at the hearing. Mailed state-
ments and exhibits intended
for inclusion in the public
hearing transcript must be
postmarked within ten (10)
business days of this Public
Hearing. Project inquiries
may be emailed to dotfeed-
back.highway@state.ma.us
This location is accessi-
ble to people with disabili-
ties. MassDOT provides
reasonable accommodations
andlor language assistance
free of charge upon request
(including but not limited
to interpreters in American
Sign Language and lan-
guages other than English,
open or closed captioning
for videos, assistive lis-
tening devices and alter-
nate material formats, such
as audio tapes, Braille and
Iarge print), as available, For
accommodation or language
assistance, please contact Waterman requesting that:
MassDOT's Chief Diversity Brenda Lee Waterman be
and Civil Rights Officer by allowed to change his/her/
phone (857-368-8580), fax their name as follows:
(857-368-0602), TTDITTY
Brenda Lee Bailey
(857-368-0603) or by email
If you desire to object
(MassDOT.CivilRights@
thereto, you or your attorney
dot.state.ma.us). Requests
must file a written appear -
should be made as soon as
ance in said Court at: Spring -
possible prior to the meet-
Geld on or before ten o'clock
ing, and for more difficult to
in the morning (10:00 a.m.)
arrange services including
on: 11/10/2017
sign -language, CART or lan-
WITNESS, Hon.
guage translation or inter-
Barbara M Hyland, First
pretation, requests should be
Justice of this Court.
made at Ieast ten (10) busi-
Date: October 12, 2017
ness days before the meeting.
Suzanne T. Seguin
In case of inclement
Register of Probate
weather, hearing cancellation
10/19/17
announcements will be post-
ed on the internet at http://
www.massdot.state.ma.us/
Highway/
JONATHAN GULLIVER
ACTING HIGHWAY
ADMINISTRATOR
PATRICIA A.
LEAVENWORTH, P.E.
CHIEF ENGINEER
10/12, 10/19/17
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Hampden Probate and
Family Court
50 State Street
Springfield, MA .01103
(413)748-7758
Docket No. HD17CO220CA
In the matter of-
- Brenda Lee Waterman
Of: Agawam, MA
NOTICE OF PETITION
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
To all persons interested
in petition described:
A petition has been
presented by Brenda L
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning
Board will hold a pub-
lic hearing on Thursday,
November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public
Library, 750 Cooper Street,
Agawam, MA_ The pur-
pose of this hearing will .
be to hear the petition of
Mayor Cohen on a proposed
Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar
Energy Systems". A copy of
the proposal can be obtained
from the Agawam Planning
Office between the hours of
8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the
Agawam Town Hall, 36 Main
Street, Agawam, MA. ,
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paieologopoulos,
Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
10/19, 10/26/17
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Coznwaun=YExrento
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T-Iolida
Event Should Be Non -Profit '
& Open to the Public
Contact name & phone number for more information
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LEGAL NC
TOWN OF A(
PLA'—NN'TNG l Was v (W.:,
The Agawam Planning Board swill hold a public hey
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Stn
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor CohenUb
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A cop} iUi��Q��
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:3( LDW '
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, VIA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10I26117)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNPG BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
Agawam Massachusetts
Office of the Mayor
36 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001
mayor@agawam.ma.us
Richard A Cohen
Mayor
October 12, 2017
Dear Council,
Tel: 413-786-4520
Fax: 413-786-9927
I have filed TOR-2017-11 "An Ordinance to Amend the Code of the Town of Agawam Zoning Ordinances to Add
Solar Energy Systems." As you all know, this is the third such solar ordinance filed this year.
There are two substantial changes included in TOR-2017-11. The definition of a Commercial Ground Mounted Solar
Energy System with the size changes from one (1) acre to two (2) acres under § 1M149. And location is amended
to prohibit a Commercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy System in an agricultural, residential or business zone
under § 180-150 (b). The prohibition in an agricultural zone was recently debated by your body at a public hearing
and adopted by a unanimous vote. And the increase in project size balances the interests of the Town and its
citizenry while reflecting the reality of possible project size based on our multiple contacts with developer over the
last nine months.
The Town continues to receive regular inquiries from solar project developers from around the country. And the
potential sites are all over Agawam. Neighborhoods across Town remain exposed to the possibility of very large
solar projects getting developed in their backyards. The potential impact of Commercial Ground Mounted Solar
Energy Systems is too great to ignore.
For the best Interest of the Town, I strongly urge you to take action and pass a solar ordinance to provide clarity for
the residents of our Town, the department heads involved in project development and for any potential
developers. The potential impact to the Town is too great to ignore.
Sincerely,
Richard A Cohen, Mayor
TOIL-2017-11
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF AGAWAM ;BONING
ORDINANCES TO ADD SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
(Sponsored by Mayor Richard A Cohen)
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts State Legislature enacted legislation permitting the
development, construction, and operation of solar photovoltaic installations; and
WHEREAS, Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40A Section i prohibits a local municipality
from unreasonably regulating solar access but does permit reasonable regulation; and
WHEREAS, MGL Chapter 40A, Section 9B permits local municipalities through their zoning
and ordinance bylaws to protect solar access through site plan reviews; and
WHEREAS, The Department of Energy Resources under the Massachusetts Executive Office of
Energy and Environmental Affairs has defined large scale ground mounted solar photovoltaic
systems as 40,000 square feet or greater; and
WHEREAS, the attached proposed ordinance is necessary to protect the public health, safety;
and welfare; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Town of Agawam to amend the Code of the Town of
Agawam to add Solar Energy Systems.
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves, ordains and amends and
enacts the attached Article XXI entitled Solar Energy Systems to be inserted into the Code of the
Town of Agawam.
DATED THIS DAY OF .2017.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
.lames P. Cichetti, President
APPROYED 4S TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Patrick M. Toney, Solicitor
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ARTICLE XXI: SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
§190-146 Purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is to promote the reasonable regulation of solar energy systems
including commercial ground mounted solar energy installations by providing standards for the
placement, design, construction, operation, monitoring, modification and removal of such
installations that address public health, safety, and welfare and minimizes impacts on scenic,
natural and historic resources and provides adequate financial assurance for the eventual
decommissioning of such installations.
§18047 Definitions
BuiIdin =-inte grated solar energyeneEgy system. A solar energy system that is directly incorporated
into the building by replacing typical building materials.
Commercial Ground -mounted solar enemy system, A large scale commercial solar energy
system that is installed onto the ground directly or by means of brackets or poles.
Roof -mounted solar energy system. A solar energy system mounted to a house or other building.
§180-48 Solar Energy Systems
Building -integrated solar energy systems and Roof -mounted solar energy systems are
allowable as an accessory use in all zoning districts, subject to the following requirements.
1. Height. Roof -mounted solar energy systems shall not project beyond three
feet above the peak of the roof and shall not be more than three feet above the roof
surface to which they are attached.
2. Setback. Roof -mounted solar energy systems shall comply with all building
setbacks in the applicable: zoning district and shall not extend beyond the exterior
perimeter of the building on which the system is mounted.
3. Coverage. Roof -mounted solar energy systems shall not cover more than
eighty percent of the total area of the roof.
4. Exempt. Building integrated solar energy systems are exempt from the
requirements of this section and shall be regulated as any other building element.
5. Certifications. Roof -mounted and Building -integrated solar energy system
components shall be certified by the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation. The
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town reserves the right to deny a building pennit for proposed solar energy systems
deemed to have inadequate certification.
6. Aesthetics. All Roof -mounted and Building -integrated solar energy systems
shall use colors that blend with the color of the roof or other structures. Reflection
angles from collector surfaces shall be oriented so as not to interfere with the use and
enjoyment of other properties. Where necessary, screening may be required to address
glare.
§180-149 Commercial Ground Mounted Solar Energy System
This balance of this ordinance shall apply to commercial ground -mounted solar energy
systems (Commercial Ground Mounted Solar) installations measuring two (2) acres and
larger.
§180-150 General Requirements for All Solar Power General Installations
a. Compliance with Laws, Ordinances and Regulations
The construction and operation of all Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall be
consistent with all applicable local, state and federal requirements, including but not limited to
all applicable safety, construction, electrical, and communications requirements. All buildings
and fixtures forming part of a Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation shall be
constructed in accordance with the state building code and any other applicable state and
federal laws.
b. Location
Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall be allowed as a matter of right in any
industrial zone. No Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall be constructed or
installed in any agricultural, residential or business zone.
c. Building Permit
No Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation shall be constructed, installed or modified
as provided in this ordinance without first obtaining a building permit.
§180-151 Site Plan Review
All Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall undergo site plan review as outlined
in §180-13 of the Code of the Town of Agawam prior to construction, installation or
modification of the facility as provided in this ordinance. The total area of Commercial Ground
Mounted Solar structures shall include the areas where the solar panels are installed, all
appurtenant and accessory buildings, access roads, landscaping and visual screening elements.
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Required Documents
In addition to the required site plan content described in §180-13 of the Code of the Town of
Agawam, the project proponent shall provide the following additional documents and
information to the Planning Board, The Planning Board may waive any of these requirements
as it deems appropriate.
a. A site plain showing:
i. property lines and physical features, including roads for the project site,
wetlands, wildlife corridors and other relevant features;
ii. location and approximate height of existing and proposed tree cover,
including any trees on public property that are approximated to be
seventy-five years and older or with a diameter of thirty-six inches or
greater;
W. proposed changes to the site, including proposed roads, grading,
vegetation clearing and planting, parking areas, exterior lighting,
screening vegetation and all structures;
iv. elevations of the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation
including the proposed layout of the system and any potential shading
from structures and vegetation, including those on abutting properties;
V. a three -line electrical diagram detailing the Commercial Ground Mounted
Solar installation, associated components, and electrical interconnection
methods, with all national electrical code compliant disconnects and
overcurrent devices;
vi. documentation of the major system components to be used, including the
photovoltaic panels, mounting system and inverter;
vii. name, address, and contact information for the proposed system installer;
viii, name, address, and contact information for the project proponent, as well
as, all co -proponents and property owners, if any;
ix. the name and contact information of any agents representing the project
proponent;
X. documentation of actual or proposed access and control of the project site;
Xi. an operation and maintenance plan for the proposed project;
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xii. the location of active farmland and prime farmland soils, wetlands,
permanently protected open space, priority habitat Areas and critical
natural landscape core habitat areas as set forth by the Natural Heritage
and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) and "important Wildlife
Habitat" mapped by the Massachusetts DEP; and
xiii. locations of any local or national historic districts.
b. Proof of property and liability insurance consistent with industry standards
for the proposed facility;
C. Description of financial surety consistent with this ordinance; and
d. A public outreach plan, including a project development timeline, which indicates
how the project proponent will inform and educate abutters and the community
about the project.
All plans shall be prepared, stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
§180-1152 Site Control, Operation and Maintenance Plan, and Utility Notification
a. The project proponent shall submit documentation of actual or proposed access
and control of the project site sufficient to allow for the construction and
operation of the proposed Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation.
b. The project proponent shall submit a plan for the operation and maintenance of
the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation, which shall include measures
for maintaining safe access to the installation, storm water controls, as well as,
general procedures for operational maintenance of the installation.
C. The project proponent shall submit evidence that the utility company that operates
the electrical distribution system grid where the installation is to be located has
been informed of the proposed Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation.
Off -grid Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall be exempt from
this requirement.
§180-153 Dimension and Density Requirements
a. Setback and height Requirements
The setbacks for Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations, including
appurtenant structures and parking areas, shall be at least fifty (50) feet from any
property boundary. The setback areas shall not be included in the calculation of
the size of the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation, The height of
any Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation or any appurtenant structure
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shall comply with the height requirements contained in the Code of the "Town of
Agawam for the zone in which the installation is located.
b. Lot Coverage
The lot coverage requirements of §180-58 of the Code of the Town of Agawam
shall not apply to Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations_
c. Appurtenant Structure
All appurtenant structures to Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations
shall comply with the requirements of the Code of the Town of Agawam. All
such appurtenant structures include, but are not limited to, equipment shelters,
storage facilities, transformers, and substations.
§180-154 Design, Safety, and Environmental Standards
a, Lighting
Lighting of Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall be consistent
with local, state and federal law. Lighting of other parts of the installation, such
as appurtenant structures, shall be limited to that required for safety and
operational purposes, and shall be reasonably shielded from abutting properties.
Where feasible, lighting of the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation
shall be directed downward and shall incorporate all reasonable measures to
reduce light pollution.
b. Signage
Any signs on Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations and property shall
comply with Article XIII of the Code of the Town of Agawam. A sign shall be
required which shall identify the owner and provide a 24-hour emergency contact
phone number. Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall not be used
for displaying any advertising except for reasonable identification of the
manufacturer or operator of the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation.
C. Utility Connections
Reasonable efforts, as determined by the Planning Board during the site plan
review, shall be made to place all utility connections from the Commercial
Ground Mounted Solar installation underground, depending on appropriate
soil conditions, shape, and topography of the site and any requirements of the
utility provider. Electrical transformers for utility interconnections may be
above ground if required by the utility provider.
d. Landscaping
All land associated with the Cormnercial Ground Mounted Solar installation shall
be covered and grown in natural vegetation. All ground surface areas beneath
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solar arrays and setback areas shall be pervious to maximize on -site infiltration
of storm water. Impervious paving of areas beneath solar arrays is prohibited.
To the greatest extent possible, a diversity of plant species shall be used, with
preference given to species that are native to New England. Herbicides shall be
applied only by properly licensed personnel in conformance with all applicable
state and federal laws.
C. Parking and access
Reasonable on -site parking is required for vehicles that will service the
installation only.
f. Visual Impact Mitigation
The plan for a Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation shall be designed
to maximize the preservation of on -site and abutting natural and developed
features. In undeveloped areas, existing vegetation shall be retained to the greatest
extent possible, especially where such vegetation provides a benefit to the natural
environment. In developed areas, the design of the Commercial Ground Mounted
Solar installation shall consider and incorporate contextual landscaping and
landscape amenities that complement the physical features of the site and abutting
properties. Whenever reasonable, structures should be screened from view by
vegetation and/or joined or clustered to avoid adverse visual impacts and be
architecturally compatible with each other. Vegetation shall be of varieties native
to New England. Vegetative screening shall reach a mature form to effectively
screen the installation within five years of installation. The mature height of the
vegetated screening shall be such that the installation's structures are not apparent
to a person upon, any public road and viewing the installation from a height of
eight (8) feet. Planting of the vegetative screening shall be completed prior to
final approval of the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation by the
Building Inspector.
g. Emergency Services
The owner or operator of the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation
shall provide a copy of the project summary, electrical schematic, and site plan to
the Agawam Fire Department. Upon request, the owner or operator shall
cooperate with local emergency services in developing an emergency response
plan. All means of disconnecting the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar
installation shall he clearly marked. The owner or operator shall identify and
provide contact information for a person who is responsible for responding to all
public and emergency inquiries related to the installation. This information shall
be updated as needed.
h. Land Clearing, Soil Erosion and Habitat Impacts
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Clearing of natural vegetation shall be limited to that which is necessary for the
construction, operation and maintenance of the Commercial Ground Mounted
Solar installation or otherwise prescribed by applicable laws, regulations, and
ordinances. Sufficient vegetation shall be maintained to minimize soil erosion.
Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall be installed only upon
water permeable surfaces as approved during site plan review.
i. Preservation of Trees
Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall be designed and
constructed to preserve and maintain the health and root systems of significant
trees on public property that are approximated to be seventy-five years and older
or with a diameter of thirty-six inches or greater.
j. 'Wildlife Corridors
Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall be designed and
constructed to minimize the impacts on wildlife corridors.
k. Sound Levels
Sound Ievels under normal operating conditions of the Commercial Ground
Mounted Solar installation measured at the boundary of the lot on which the
installation in sited shall not be more than ten decibels greater than would
otherwise exist in the absence of the facility.
I. Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials that are stored, used, or generated on site shall not exceed the
amount for a very small quantity generator of hazardous waste as defined by
Massachusetts DEP and shall meet all applicable requirements, including storage
of hazardous materials in a building with an impervious floor that is not adjacent
to any floor drains to prevent discharge to the outside environment. if hazardous
materials are utilized within the solar electric equipment, then impervious
containment areas capable of controlling any release to the environment and to
prevent potential contamination of groundwater are required.
rn. Independent Engineer
Upon request of the Planning Board, the proponent shall pay for a licensed third -
party independent engineer selected by the Planning Board to assist the Planning
Board in its review of submitted materials.
§180-154 Monitoring and Maintenance
a. Solar Photovoltaic installation Conditions
`The owner or operator of the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation
shall maintain the facility in good condition. Maintenance shall include, but not
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be limited to, painting, structural repairs, landscaping and integrity of security
measures. Site access shall be maintained to a level acceptable to the Agawam
Fire Chief, Building Inspector and Town's Electrical Inspector. The owner or
operator shall be responsible for the cost of maintaining the installation and any
access road, unless accepted as a public way.
b. Modifications
All material modifications to a Commercial Ground Mounted Solar
installation made after issuance of the required building permit shall require
site plan approval by the Planning Board
c. Removal Requirements and Abandonment
i. Abandonment
Absent notice of a proposed date of decommissioning or written notice of
extenuating circumstances, the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar
installation shall be considered abandoned when it fails to operate for more
than one year without a written waiver by the Planning Board. If the owner or
operator of the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation fails to
remove the installation in accordance with the requirements of this section
within one hundred fifty days of abandonment or the proposed date of
decommissioning, the Town or its agents may enter the property and
physically remove the installation, the full cost of which shall be the
responsibility of the owner or operator.
ii. Removal Requirements
Any Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation which has reached the
end of its useful life or has been deemed abandoned consistent with this
ordinance shall be removed. The owner or operator shall physically remove
the installation no more than one hundred fifty days after the date of
discontinued operations. The owner or operator shall notify the Planning
Board by certified mail of the proposed date of discontinued operations and
plans for removal. Decommissioning shall consist of:
1. physical removal of all ground -mounted solar photovoltaic installations,
structures, equipment. security barriers and electrical lines from the site;
2, disposal of all solid and hazardous waste in accordance with local, state,
and federal waste disposal regulations, and
3. stabilization and re -vegetation of the site as necessary to minimize
erosion. The Planning Board may allow the owner or operator to leave
landscaping or designated below -grade foundations to minimize
erosion and disruption to vegetation.
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§180-155 Financial Surety
The project proponent of Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installations shall provide a form
of surety, either through escrow account, bond or line of credit from a creditable financial
institution, in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of removal in the event the Town of
Agawam deems the Commercial Ground Mounted Solar installation to be abandoned and must
remove the installation and remediate the landscape. The amount and form of the surety shall
be determined to be reasonable by the Planning Board, but in no event should exceed more than
one hundred ten percent of the cost of removal and compliance with the additional requirements
set forth herein, as determined by the project proponent. Such surety is not required for
municipally -owned or state-owned facilities. The project proponent shall submit a fully
inclusive estimate of the costs associated with removal prepared by a qualified engineer. The
amount shall include a mechanism for calculating increased removal costs due to inflation.
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PLANNIMO & COM t+UNITY DEVELOPMENT
TOWN OF AGAWAM
36 MAIN STREET
AGA AK M.A D100I
Pioneer. Valley- Planning
comet' 'ission
60 Congress Street
Springfield, CIA. 01104
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
CONSERVATION comwSSION
TOWN OF AGAWAM
36 MAIN STREET
AGAWAK MA 01001
West Springfield Planning Board
26 Central Street -
West Springfield, MA 01089
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen or. a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Acid Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF AGAWAM
36 MAIN STREET
AGAWA. , MA 01001
Westfield Planning Board
36 Court Street
Westfield, MA 01085
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board wi11 hold a public bearing on Thursday, November 2,207 at 6.30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, M.A. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept, of Housing & Community Development, Boston
PLANNING DOARD
TOWN of AGAWAM
36 MAIN STREET
AGAWAM, MA 01001
Suffield Zoning & Planning
P.O. Box 246
Suffield, CT 06078
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/ 19/ 17 & 10/2 6117)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept, of Dousing & Community Development, Boston
PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF AGAWAM
36 MAIN STREET
AGAWAM, MA 01001
Southwick Planning Board
454 College Highway
Southwick, IViA 01077
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF AGAWAM
36 MAIN STREET
AGAWAM, MA 01001
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Dev.
100 Cambridge Street
eston, MA. 02114
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
PLANNING BOARD
TOWN OF AGAWAM
36 MAID STREET
AGAWAK MA 01001
Springfield Planning Board
City Mail
36 Court Street
Springfield, MA 01103
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board )Arill hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be ran 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
Cc: Planning Boards in:
Westfield
West Springfield
Suffield
Southwick
Springfield
Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Dept. of Housing & Community Development, Boston
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)
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LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF AGAWAM
PLANNING BOARD
The Agawam Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 6:30
PM in the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, MA. The purpose of this
hearing will be to hear the petition of Mayor Cohen on a proposed Zoning Amendment entitled
"Ordinance to Add Solar Energy Systems". A copy of the proposal can be obtained from the
Agawam Planning Office between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM in the Agawam Town
Hall, 36 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
BY ORDER OF:
Mark R. Paleologopoulos, Chairman
Agawam Planning Board
(Ad to be run 10/19/17 & 10/26/17)