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Council schedules April hearing, considers bonding up to $1.47M to buy Fernald conservation easement for reservoir protection
Summary
The council scheduled a public hearing for April 7 to consider bonding authorization, up to $1,470,000, to purchase a 44.6‑acre conservation easement on the Fernald property to protect water quality at the Bellamy Reservoir. Grants and a congressionally directed award were discussed as potential reimbursements.
The Portsmouth City Council voted on March 17 to schedule a public hearing for April 7 to consider authorizing bonding of up to $1,470,000 to acquire a conservation easement on the Fernald property, a 44.6-acre parcel abutting the Bellamy Reservoir intended to protect the city’s water supply.
City staff summarized prior actions: on July 10, 2023 the council authorized a supplemental appropriation from the city's water fund…
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