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NEWS
Funding Shortfall Delays Dam Repairs
Work on the long-delayed dam project won’t start this spring as hoped, but could begin in summer if more money is approved in Concord.
Public Meeting Will Discuss Cyanobacteria Threat
The term “Cyanobacteria” popped into view when the state twice last summer warned Danforth Pond residents to avoid swimming where they could see blue-green algae scum patches with colored flecks. While cyanobacteria are natural components of water bodies, excess nutrient loads can cause them to trigger toxins harmful to people and pets. Addressing the threat of cyanobacteria will be the subject of a public meeting on Saturday, May 11.
The Smart Report: Almost Spring, 2019
Looking for signs of spring? Keep looking. There’s still a lot of snow on the ground and a solid ice sheet on the lake. But that could change quickly.
Major Route 16 Upgrade Starts This Week
An aging 3.2-mile stretch of Route 16 and crumbling bridges over the Lovell and Bearcamp rivers will be brought up to standard in an $18 million state project that will extend into 2021.