Lakes and Waterways Commission names interim harbormaster while three seats sit vacant. Chief Craig Bailey will serve as interim harbormaster pending a permanent hire. Acting Chair Tom Murphy offered the permanent chair position to the four attending members, but none accepted. Murphy said he would

Amesbury Lakes and Waterways Commission addresses watershed water quality challenges. Tom Murphy, acting chair, reported that above-normal water levels caused by heavy rain have decreased raw water quality, requiring increased chemical treatment at the drinking water plant; the DPW plans an

Lakes and Waterways Commission forwards solar farm concerns to Planning Board. Acting Chair Tom Murphy reported the Commission raised concerns about stormwater run-off from a proposed solar farm potentially impacting Meadowbrook Pond and Lake Attitash; Murphy sent a letter to the Planning Board and

Amesbury Lakes and Waterways Commission votes to challenge solar farm watershed impact. The commission voted unanimously at its May 18 virtual meeting to direct Acting Chair Tom Murphy and member Cindy Roberts to draft a letter to the Planning Board, Town Council, and Mayor opposing a planned solar

Lakes commission backs West Newbury flood resilience study. The Amesbury Lakes and Waterways Commission unanimously authorized Acting Chair Tom Murphy to draft a letter of support for West Newbury's Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant, which would fund evaluation of Merrimack River