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Environmental & Waterways advisory board reports fishing-line recycling and plans for canal cleanup
Summary
Councilman Leonard reported that EWAB installed fishing-line recycling containers, is coordinating a canal cleanup with Scouts, Parks & Rec and the CAC, and that the board has one vacancy; the next EWAB meeting is Feb. 2, 2026.
Councilman Leonard summarized the Environmental & Waterways Advisory Board meeting from Nov. (Chairman Hall called the meeting to order and a quorum was present.) He said fishing-line recycling containers have been installed and are being used. He reported discussion about organizing a canal cleanup in partnership with local Scouts, Parks & Recreation and the Community Appearance Commission. Leonard noted one vacancy remains on EWAB and that volunteer hours for the period were 19.
Leonard said the board canceled its December 2025 and January 2026 meetings and scheduled the next meeting for Feb. 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the municipal building’s small conference room.
Why it matters: Fishing-line recycling can reduce hazards to wildlife and boating; an organized canal cleanup would involve volunteers and multiple town-affiliated groups. The vacancy means the board may seek an additional member before undertaking larger projects.
What’s next: EWAB will reconvene Feb. 2, 2026; details about the canal cleanup (date, volunteer sign-up, funding or permitting) were not provided.
