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Commission continues Forbes Pond aquatic-management hearing after water‑supply concerns
Summary
The commission continued an ecological restoration limited project for Forbes (Ice) Pond to March 12 after staff and commissioners requested additional input from Needham Water & Sewer and DEP about herbicide choices and possible effects on a nearby well field and perennial stream.
The Conservation Commission continued a hearing on Feb. 26 for an ecological restoration limited project at 636 Charles River Street (Forbes/Ice Pond) after staff raised questions about drinking-water protection, temporary impacts to land under water, and watershed-prevention measures.
Consultant Jackie Boyer of Beals & Thomas presented a preliminary multi-year management plan prepared with licensed applicator Water and Wetland. The plan targets Eurasian and variable water milfoil, water lilies and algae and relies chiefly on selective aquatic herbicide…
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