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Conservation commission continues Forbes Pond herbicide plan after water‑supply questions
Summary
Consultants proposed targeted herbicide and monitoring treatment for invasive milfoil at Forbes (Ice) Pond; the commission continued the hearing to March 12 after staff flagged potential impacts to the adjacent town water supply and DEP raised questions about temporary impacts to land under water.
Consultants for an ecological‑restoration limited project at Forbes (also called Ice) Pond presented a multiyear aquatic vegetation management plan to the Needham Conservation Commission on Feb. 26 that would target Eurasian and variable milfoil and other aquatic plants.
Jackie Boyer of Beals & Thomas described proposed actions including targeted spray application for water lilies, direct contact herbicides for milfoil, algaecides, and hand‑pulling if water chestnut appears. “The proposed treatments include spray application of herbicides for water lily management…direct application…
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