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Commission selects Blow & Coat for Town Forest dam removal; Cilley Hill assessment expanded with $30,000
Summary
The commission selected Blow & Coat as low bidder at $19,000 for the Jericho Town Forest dam removal, scheduled for this summer; the Cilley Hill assessment received an additional $30,000 to include full repair‑scenario feasibility work.
At the June 17 meeting the Conservation Commission approved selection of Blow & Coat as the low bidder for the Jericho Town Forest Dam removal at a bid of $19,000. Commissioners said the project will proceed this summer with required pre‑construction meetings and development of trailhead signage; Sabina Ernst will inform the Bike Pedestrian Connectivity Committee of the upcoming work.
Commissioners discussed a $1,000 proposal to use funds for tree planting after dam removal, but noted challenges at the site with sandy soils and limited light; Tom Barribault suggested holding some young trees at the town nursery until site conditions allow planting.
Separately, the Cilley Hill Dam Assessment project was revised after initial RFP confusion: the commission secured additional funding to include a full repair‑scenario feasibility study for $30,000 and directed staff to continue outreach to nearby residents to answer questions and share plans. The commission did not record a formal vote tally in the minutes but documented selection of the low bidder and the added assessment funding in meeting notes.
