The Amesbury Lakes Commission reviews stormwater compliance needs and defers Lake Attitash weed treatment. The Lakes and Waterways Commission heard from Director of Public Works Joseph Buckley, who reported that the city is working to establish funding for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
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
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,
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