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Town hires consultant to assess Milton Pond, commission to review report when complete
Summary
Town Planner Cassandra LaFayette told the Milton Conservation Commission that the town has hired a consultant to assess Milton Pond, including an Emergency Management assessment; the consultant's report will be provided to the commission when available.
Cassandra LaFayette, Milton’s town planner, told the Conservation Commission on June 23 that the town has hired a consultant to perform an assessment of Milton Pond that will include an Emergency Management evaluation. The minutes state the town will receive the consultant’s report once it is generated; the consultant’s name and contract details were not provided in the minutes.
LaFayette noted the most recent prior assessment was completed in 2024. Kris Dulmer described a separate, site-specific visit to the Checkerberry property along the Lamoille Riverwalk where a neighbor reported a tree encroaching on their property; LaFayette said she will investigate right-of-way issues and Dulmer suggested Public Works could resolve the tree concern.
Why it matters: a pond assessment that includes emergency-management considerations can influence flood planning, shoreline management, and prioritized mitigation work.
Next steps: the commission will review the consultant’s Milton Pond report when it is completed, and Cassandra LaFayette will investigate the right-of-way question raised about the Checkerberry property. The minutes do not specify the consultant's name, scope of work, or timeline for report delivery.
