Kevin Walkowski – Lead Developer & Legal Authority Behind the Violations

Kevin Walkowski, a Harvard‑educated attorney and owner of Tekoa Ridge Trust, oversaw a housing development that repeatedly violated environmental protection laws, bypassed permitting processes, and used restrictive covenants to block neighboring landowners — including my son and me — from building legally.

The following incidents and patterns are supported by photographs, legal documents, and firsthand observations.

A Neighbor Speaks — The Clear-Cut Becomes Unmistakable

Just a week after placing a deposit on Lot‑2 for my son, Derrick, who was working in Perl Harbor, Hawaii, our neighbor Tom visited and said:

“They took everything down. This used to be woods — that was all State Mapped Wetlands. Myself, the neighbors, we all called and reported it.”

That moment marked a turning point. I began researching wetland classifications, buffer zones, endangered species, and habitat laws — protections that had clearly been erased from the site.

Photos confirm:

Visible clear-cutting of previously wooded areas
No erosion control, silt fencing, or buffer zones
No conservation markers or DEP review
Timeline confirmed by image date stamps

I was forced to relocate a wetland right where Tom stood, while the developer continued to build without restriction.

Unchecked Development and Environmental Damage

After subdivision approval, Walkowski continued unregulated land alteration:

Clear-cutting and grading without storm-water plans
Filling of wetlands, raising evaluation
Mud and runoff cascading into adjacent lots and habitats
Blue flags left side, moved to the right side on Lot-2 as they drained a wetland's runoff

Despite reporting these issues myself, no state agency intervened. Walkowski told me:

“Don’t worry — I know people in the DEP. I’ll divert this water over the mountain on my property.”

And he did — without permits.

Photo Evidence Shows:

Sediment-laden water crossing boundaries
No silt fencing, no storm water infrastructure
Property lines affected (Lot‑2 / Lot‑3 clearly shown)

Disturbing Behavior & Legal Concerns

While working on-site, Walkowski was confrontational and aggressive. Several individuals privately expressed concern about his mental state.

Reports circulated of substance abuse and disciplinary action
Multiple community sources confirmed he was temporarily disbarred, later regaining his license
These records appear to have been sealed or suppressed
Walkowski receives large sum of money from a Springfield MA, PVTA lawsuit telling me all will be OK

Septic System Failure

Photos show septic trenches and infrastructure installed on Walkowski’s land despite failed percolation tests.

As a licensed septic installer, I knew the project violated engineering standards. An engineer reportedly failed Walkowski’s system — yet construction continued without pause.

Cease and Desist for Me – While Federally Protected Birds Vanish

After I placed a $17,000 deposit on Lot‑2, I was issued a cease and desist within 1 week after deposit.

Meanwhile:

Walkowski actively filling in wetlands on Lot‑3
Built and finished his home before my cease and desist was lifted.
Migratory Killdeer Plovers nested near the build site

I asked Walkowski directly to leave the birds alone. Days later, I returned to find:

No birds
Three spent shotgun shells in my driveway
No calls returned after reporting problems
No agency follow-up after calling Natural Heritage

This moment confirmed: there would be no protection for my rights — or for the land.

Questionable Property Transactions

Walkowski sold his home to his girlfriend for $65,000, then bought it back for $100.00 dollars. Lot's 2 & 3 were offered for sale for $165,000 each.

Meanwhile:

I received a full tax bill immediately after my land purchase
No tax record could be found under the girlfriend’s name after sale

This raises clear concerns about:

Tax evasion
Concealment of ownership
Abuse of property record systems

Is the Town covering up? They built the road, blasted rock killing protected snakes.

Aquifers is a problem, Permit to plug it up?

Patterns Emerging:

Cease and desist served without cause
Wetlands filled without permits or review
Migratory birds disappeared during active development
Property sold and repurchased at suspicious values
My family taxed immediately — while others appeared exempt

The $100 Buyback & Fear for My Safety

After raising concerns, I found myself alone on the land — vulnerable. Walkowski hired a crew of heavy-equipment operators, including Russian-speaking workers. I contacted David Paulson at Fish & Game:

“Bad things are happening here,” I told him — both by phone and in writing.

I didn’t report the bird incident out of fear for my own safety. My exact words in writing to Natural Heritage, David Paulson, Wetlands are being filled in again David. No response. My thoughts, I had better be careful. Yes, Kevin knows them.

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Core Violations

A. Wetland and Land Disturbance Without Permits

What happened: Clear‑cutting, grading, and fill operations proceeded without formal storm-water planning, erosion control, or wetlands permits.
Evidence: Photos showing silt‑laden runoff, bulldozed hillsides, and absence of silt fencing. Driveway raised 3 to 4 feet and gravel laid through a State Mapped Wetland. Over 30 hawks were observed circling - hunting daily as land was stripped. — All young protected wildlife species were at risk. Not a mouse or young snake was safe
Regulatory violations: Violates the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and local Conservation Commission protocols.

B. Unauthorized Relocation and Misclassification of Wetlands

What happened: Wetland boundaries were moved, re‑recorded, or erased to benefit Walkowski’s development and block our buildable Lot‑2 while I'm legally held hostage with 2 different cease and desist orders. The most I did was mow the lawn which I seeded. Currently, Lot-2 has all over grown.
Evidence: Records show approved septic placement in areas later labeled as active, state‑mapped wetlands.
Why it’s illegal: Only certified authorities may change wetland classifications. Selective, undocumented relocations may constitute fraudulent manipulation of state-regulated lands.

C. Unequal Enforcement & Cease-and-Desist Bias

What happened: I received a cease-and-desist despite having minimal or no site activity, while Walkowski continued aggressive development without restriction.
Evidence: Timeline records, official letters sent to agencies, and observable work activity by others.
Implication: Selective enforcement raises serious concerns of abuse of power, conflicts of interest, or institutional bias.

D. Wildlife and Endangered Species Impacts

What happened: Nesting Killdeer and other migratory birds vanished after the area was disturbed. Spent shotgun shells were later found in my driveway.
Why it’s significant: Violation of the Federal and Massachusetts Endangered Species Acts. Protected wildlife and their habitats were destroyed without review.
Supporting details: Firsthand accounts, photos, and reported incidents submitted to state officials — with no follow-up.

E. Questionable Property Transactions & Liability Avoidance

What happened: Walkowski sold his home to his girlfriend for $65,000, then repurchased it for only $100 — shortly after construction and potential violations occurred.
Evidence: Recorded deeds, town tax records, and sale documents show irregularities.
Why it matters: This raises serious concerns about tax evasion, concealment of ownership, and attempts to avoid liability during an active investigation period.

Visual Evidence Call-Out

Photos Speak Louder Than Words
Below are images that reinforce these violations, including:

Clear‑cut slopes and filled wetlands
Runoff and drainage into surrounding habitats
Septic areas later reclassified as wetlands
Wildlife presence before destruction — and disappearance afterward

These images, and many more available, will provide visual confirmation of regulatory violations that were never addressed.

Summary of Patterns & Investigative Implications

The above evidence reveals a disturbing, consistent pattern:

Environmental laws bypassed by someone with legal expertise
Permitting requirements applied inconsistently — or ignored entirely
Wildlife habitat destroyed during active development
Property transfers possibly used to limit liability or avoid enforcement

There has been no meaningful enforcement from town, state, or environmental agencies. My family’s rights have been suppressed while illegal development and habitat destruction proceeded unchecked. Of the 15 Attorneys I've contacted, no Lawyer I contacted will contest Walkowski or the State of Mass. One Attorney said, " I'll never be able to work with them again."

My call to action

I am asking federal and state agencies — including the Attorney General, EPA, and Department of Environmental Protection — to open a formal investigation into the land use violations, selective enforcement, and environmental damage documented throughout this website.

Over 15 years, I have submitted:

Certified letters
Photographs
Timeline evidence
Professional observations
Witness accounts

Despite this, no action has been taken. I can supply additional materials, sworn statements, and full document sets upon request.

I did everything right. I followed the law, asked questions, filed permits, and respected the land. In return, I was punished — while those who violated regulations were allowed to continue unchecked.

It is time for accountability, enforcement, and justice — for me, my family, and every citizen who has been pushed aside for profit. Many have been fined and required to replicate damage caused to wetlands where they caused much less damage. Should these people be allowed to call for a Class Action suit seeing the State is allowing this disaster to take place?

Carl Hale
Westfield, MA
Landowner, Veteran, and Whistleblower