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Waldo trustees table Millpond engineering; residents press for water-quality studies
Summary
Public commenters at the Feb. 10 Waldo board meeting urged studies of phosphorus and water temperature at the Millpond; the board tabled a Millpond engineering item to a Feb. 24 special meeting for further review.
During the public-comment portion of the Feb. 10 Village of Waldo Board meeting, residents urged the board to investigate water-quality concerns at the Waldo Millpond and requested formal studies before any major action.
Brian Wimmler told trustees that many people have been enjoying the millpond on recent weekends and asked whether the temperature of water leaving the millpond matches river temperatures downstream in Hingham. John Port, who described issues raised at Millpond Association meetings, said phosphorus levels and water temperature have been reported as concerns and said he would like to see studies to verify the information being shared with the board. Myk Hranicka of Hingham said water quality is his primary concern and suggested the board examine options beyond a simple choice to remove or retain the millpond.
The board did not take a substantive engineering action at the meeting. Trustee Steve Bunnow moved and Trustee Dennis Reinemann seconded a motion to table the Waldo Millpond engineering item to a Feb. 24, 2025 special meeting, where the topic is scheduled to return for additional consideration.
No engineering contract or funding decision was recorded in the Feb. 10 minutes. The board is expected to revisit engineering proposals and any related reports at the Feb. 24 special meeting; members of the public asked the board to consider commissioning water-quality testing to verify phosphorus and temperature concerns raised at association meetings.
