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Select board votes to hire New England Milfoil for second Ossipe Lake survey
Summary
The board approved hiring New England Milfoil to conduct a diver-based follow-up survey on the Ossipe side of Ossipe Lake after a private group found additional milfoil; estimated local cost is under $1,500 and the work can be funded from grant/ETF resources.
The Ossipee Select Board voted to hire New England Milfoil to perform a second, diver-based survey of the Ossipe side of Ossipe Lake to check for invasive milfoil that the state inspection may have missed.
A Select Board member explained that a private group previously funded a supplementary survey that uncovered additional growth; the proposed contractor uses divers to inspect murky, hard-to-see spots. The board discussed funding and agreed the town has grant funds available and can cover any local share from the ETF; a board member estimated the town’s local outlay would likely be under $1,500.
The motion to hire New England Milfoil was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. Board members said they or staff would coordinate logistics and follow-up if additional remediation is needed after the survey.
