Conservation Commission asks Alton selectmen for testing funds over Mill Pond drawdown plan
Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
Selectmen heard Conservation Commission concerns over a proposed Mill Pond drawdown and were asked to consider roughly $5,000 to pay for testing; the town administrator indicated an environmental capital reserve may cover the cost pending verification of balances.
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During the Town of Alton Board of Selectmen meeting on Feb. 18, members discussed a Conservation Commission request for funding to test Mill Pond as the state considers lowering the pond's level by about 2.5 feet this spring.
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