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Needham water officials press consultant over herbicide plan for Forbes Pond; hearing continued
Summary
At a continued hearing on 636 Charles River St (Forbes Pond), the Needham Conservation Commission heard town water staff say they would be reluctant to authorize herbicide treatment near the town’s drinking‑water wells. The applicant proposed a chelated copper product and agreed to supply product labels, SDS and specific dosing details; the hearing was continued to April 23.
The Needham Conservation Commission on April 9 heard opposing views over a proposed aquatic‑vegetation treatment for Forbes Pond, with town water officials urging caution because the pond sits near the town’s drinking‑water wells.
Jackie Boyer, representing the applicant on the continued Notice of Intent for 636 Charles River St (DEP file 234‑958), said the project team submitted supplemental materials and best‑management practices and had discussed the plan with abutters, who have signed the NOI. Boyer said the consultant team proposed using copper‑based algaecides and would provide monitoring reports to the commission.
Colin, a consultant for Water & Wetland, described treatment…
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