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Homeowners tell commission drawdown changes have damaged docks; commission will meet state reps and Natural Heritage
Summary
Reservoir homeowners reported dock damage they attribute to changes in the Otis Reservoir drawdown; the commission voted to send up to two representatives to meet with the state and Natural Heritage to seek information and press for clarity.
Multiple Otis Reservoir homeowners raised concerns that alterations to this year’s reservoir drawdown have caused damage to private docks. Residents questioned the reason for the change in drawdown timing and said continued reductions in drawdown would cause further dock damage.
After discussion between homeowners and the commission, Chair Dave Sarnacki moved that up to two Conservation Commission representatives meet with the state representative and the Massachusetts Natural Heritage program to voice concerns and request more information; the commission voted unanimously to send representatives. The commission did not adopt any regulatory change at the meeting and characterized the next step as information-gathering with state partners.
