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Beaver dam work at Silver Lake coordinated with Conservation and Board of Health
Summary
Committee and staff said contractors have been working on beaver-related spillway issues at Silver Lake, permits were pulled and the Board of Health and Conservation are coordinating remediation plans.
Committee members discussed recent beaver activity at Silver Lake and subsequent contractor work to address debris and spillway issues. Staff said contractors pulled permits for the work and that the Board of Health has been involved in oversight; a committee member said the situation had "got better" since the initial activity.
Conversation covered technical points about keyways on the lake and spillway sides and the need for possible reconstruction or cleaning of debris-trapped boards. Staff mentioned contact with Beaver Solutions and an individual, John Foraker, as part of plans to address the beaver-related issues.
