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Revere Conservation Commission approves notice of intent for new Revere High School
Summary
The Revere Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent (DEP file 0610846) for construction of the new Revere High School after reviewing a final environmental impact report; commissioners raised questions about increased impervious area, culverts and draft special conditions before voting to approve the project with one recusal.
The Revere Conservation Commission voted to approve the Notice of Intent (DEP file 0610846) for construction of a new Revere High School after the applicant provided a final environmental impact report and addressed commission questions about stormwater and site changes.
The project team told the commission the final environmental impact report (FEIR) shows the proposal complies with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and that no further federal NEPA review is required. "We received the final EIR, documenting that the project adequately complies with the MEPA regulations," said Claire Hogeboom, wetland scientist with LAC Environmental Consultants, who represented the applicant.
The approval followed public comment from city officials and agency staff. "What they have done from an engineering standpoint is sound and appropriate," said Nick Rystrom, Revere city engineer, who spoke in support. Diane Kelly, Revere…
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