More Dam Info

"Hello everyone,

Just want to update everyone: About 7 supporters turned out to tonight's Conservation Commission meeting, so first off, thanks to all of you for coming out and making your statements to the Conservation Comissioners. For those who couldn't make it, thanks for your well wishes.The five Commissioners voted: 3 yays: Bonja, Hanson, and Grehl; 2 nays: Goodwin and Barnicle. The vote was in support of sending a letter to Dept of Fish & Game (DFG) in SUPPORT of the project. DFG will now obtain a letter of support from Old Sturbridge Village, and once those two pieces are packaged with the application for funding. Though not mentioned at the meeting, three Selectpeople supported this proposal as well: Creamer, Garieri, and White.I will be back in touch when I have more news about the Phase I inspections (whether extension requests were granted or not) and funding for the proposal. For now, pat yourselves on the back for a job well done!Special thanks to Al Basile; Beth Lambert of Riverways Program; Peter Schilling of Trout Unlimited; and Brian Graber of American Rivers.

Thanks all!

Carol Childress"