Appleton Street Riverbank Enforcement

At a glance

• What: an enforcement order over fill placed along about 470 feet of Connecticut River bank on Appleton Street.
• Where it stands: Hearings were continued on August 13, August 27, September 24 and October 8. A restoration plan was prepared by VHB; soil results showed asbestos and heavy metals; coordination is needed with the state's Natural Heritage program and Pinsly Railroad. HG&E said the plan was reasonable.
• Next: Further Commission action.

Details

• See the log below for each meeting's discussion.

Sources

• The city's posted agendas and approved minutes on https://www.holyoke.org/departments/public-meetings/ and meeting video from the Holyoke Media YouTube channel.

Log

2026-08-13 - Conservation Commission

• Enforcement order on Appleton St (about 470 feet of Connecticut River bank fill; VHB restoration plan; asbestos and heavy-metal soil results; coordination with the state Natural Heritage program and Pinsly Railroad needed; Holyoke Gas and Electric said the plan was reasonable) continued to August 27, 7-0. See Appleton Street Riverbank Enforcement.

2026-08-27 - Conservation Commission

• Appleton St continued to September 24, 7-0. See Appleton Street Riverbank Enforcement.

2026-09-24 - Conservation Commission

• Appleton St continued to October 8, 7-0. See Appleton Street Riverbank Enforcement.

2026-10-08 - Conservation Commission

• Enforcement on Northampton St (sensitive-area signs required) approved 6-0; an Appleton St motion approved 6-0. See Appleton Street Riverbank Enforcement.