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Braintree creates Herring and Fisheries Commission to steward returning migratory fish
Summary
The council unanimously approved an appended ordinance creating a Herring and Fisheries Commission to oversee fish passage, habitat stewardship and community engagement as migratory fish return to town waterways after recent restoration work.
The Town of Braintree Town Council unanimously approved on Sept. 16 an ordinance establishing a Herring and Fisheries Commission to restore, protect and steward local streams, ponds and migratory fish runs.
Mayor Joyce's office proposed the commission after recent river restoration work — including dam removals and fish ladders — reopened migratory routes. The proposed commission will include three to five voting resident…
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