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Conservation commission briefed on funded dam‑removal plan; town may be asked to accept flowage rights
Summary
The Brentwood Conservation Commission was told American Rivers secured New Hampshire DES funding to remove the Brentwood Dam; Brentwood Dam Ventures says it would convey flowage rights or property interest to a qualified entity (potentially the town), and commissioners raised liability concerns and requested a formal presentation.
The Brentwood Conservation Commission discussed plans to remove the Brentwood Dam and the prospect that the town may be asked to accept flowage rights or ownership after removal.
At the meeting S3 said Brentwood Dam Ventures LLC has been working with American Rivers to obtain a New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) award to remove the existing dam and restore the Exeter River’s natural channel and wildlife habitat. "They've secured an award from DES to help with the removal of the dam and…
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