Lakes and Waterways Commission hires new Conservation Agent as chair vacancy remains unfilled. Kassandra Pearl was hired as the full-time Conservation Agent. Acting Chair Tom Murphy offered the chair position to members but received no interest. The commission addressed member Kate Mallory's

Amesbury Lakes Commission reviews water-quality initiatives. The commission met virtually to update on a pilot phosphorus-removal project at Lake Attitash, coordinated with the DPW and Lake Attitash Association, with testing planned to evaluate equipment effectiveness. Acting Public Works Director

Amesbury Lakes Commission backs fertilizer-application guidance letter. The Lakes and Waterways Commission unanimously voted to renew a recommendation that the city distribute a letter to local lawn care companies regarding fertilizer application requirements and their impact on local waterbodies,