Lakes and Waterways Commission

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,