Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

Get email alerts on the Flood Hazard Management topic

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Town administrator reports Crescent Lake Dam concerns and FEMA FIRM map review

Town of Sharon Selectboard · January 20, 2026
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

Town Administrator Nicola Shipman updated the Selectboard on complications related to Crescent Lake Dam and said Geo Honigford and the Planning Commission will review FEMA FIRM workmaps so the town can submit feedback to FEMA if needed.

Nicola Shipman, Town Administrator, briefed the Selectboard on complications related to the condition of Crescent Lake Dam and the potential implications for property owners downstream. The minutes record Shipman’s update but do not list a specific action or timeline for remedial work.

Shipman also reported attending an online FEMA seminar about revised Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) mapping; Geo Honigford, the town’s Flood Hazard Bylaw Administrator, attended as well and plans to review the FEMA workmaps with the Planning Commission so the town can provide feedback to FEMA if concerns are found. The Selectboard did not take formal action at this meeting.