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June 16, 2026
Joseph Lapiore
20 Perch Pond Way
Yarmouth Port MA 02675
Yarmouth Conservation Commission
1146 Route 28
South Yarmouth MA 02664
RE: Applicant: Joseph Lapiore
Project Location: 20 Perch Pond Way
Project Description: Single Family House Addition
NHESP Tracking No.: 26-20468
Dear Commissioners & Applicant:
The applicant listed above has submitted a Request for Determination of Applicability with site plans
(dated May 28, 2026) to the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts
Division of Fisheries & Wildlife (the “Division”), in compliance with the rare wildlife species section of
the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act Regulations (310 CMR 10.59).
MA WETLANDS PROTECTION ACT (WPA)
Based on a review of the information that was provided and the information that is currently contained
in our database, the Division has determined that this project, as currently proposed, will not adversely
affect the actual Resource Area Habitat of state-protected rare wildlife species. Please note that this
determination addresses only the matter of rare wildlife habitat and does not pertain to other wildlife
habitat issues that may be pertinent to the proposed project.
MA ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT (MESA)
Based on a review of the information that was provided, the Division has determined that this project,
as currently proposed, appears to be exempt from MESA review pursuant to 321 CMR 10.14 which
states: “[t]he following Projects and Activities shall be exempt from the requirements of 321 CMR 10.18
through 10.23…”
(4) the maintenance, repair, or replacement, or additions, including the construction of a
driveway for an existing single family or two family home within existing paved and lawfully
developed and maintained lawns or landscaped areas, provided there is no expansion of
such existing paved, lawn and landscaped areas”
Any changes to the proposed project or any additional work beyond that provided may require a filing
with the Division pursuant to the MESA regulations.
NHESP No. 26-20468, Page 2
Please note that this determination addresses only the matter of state-listed species and their habitats.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact Emily Holt, Endangered Species Review
Assistant, at emily.holt@mass.gov.
Sincerely,
Jesse Leddick
Assistant Director