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Charlemont committee approves revised emergency order for beaver dam on E. Hawley Road
Summary
The Charlemont Conservation Committee unanimously approved a revised emergency work certification for a beaver dam on E. Hawley Road, dating a permit April 23 and extending authorization through May 23; members noted only the DEP can extend the 30-day emergency window.
The Charlemont Conservation Committee voted unanimously April 23 to accept a revised emergency work order addressing a beaver dam on E. Hawley Road across from Thunder Lane. The committee dated a new permit to Howard Krusz April 23 and authorized work through May 23.
The action, taken during a hybrid meeting at Town Hall, was described as a correction of last meeting’s emergency work certification. Committee members stated that only the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) can extend the standard 30-day emergency certification period. Committee member Bill Harker noted that he "drives by and sees the water every day," citing ongoing observable conditions behind the dam.
Clay Herbert moved to accept the revised order; Andrea Santos seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously; all listed members—Thorne Palmer, Clay Herbert, Andrea Santos and Bill Harker—voted in favor. Documents reviewed at the meeting included the May 23, 2026 agenda and a WPA Emergency Work Certification signed and dated May 23.
Andrea Santos moved to adjourn at 7:11 PM; Clay Herbert seconded and the motion passed unanimously. The committee closed the meeting after taking the emergency order vote.
