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Public Meeting: What we've done, what we're doing, what's next?
Friday February 29th 7:30pm at North Reading Town Hall
Handouts, presentations, questions and answers, refreshments, maps, and posters

• Presentation of 2007 Diagnostics & Feasibility Study of Martins Pond by Merrimack College Biology Professor Dr. Jon Lyon
• Discussion of flooding causes and solutions using modeling by Larry Soucie, Environmental Engineer and Hydrologist
• 319 Grant kickoff! Display of methods and plantings to be used to restore the shoreline, reduce erosion, and add natural beauty
• Legislative update by State Representative Brad Jones, Jr.
• Meet the North Reading High School Eco-Team and learn about Non-Point Source Pollution and how we all share the responsibility for the quality of our water

GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
What are the water problems? Why is the water brown?
Will we ever be allowed to swim?
Why do we flood? What's being done?
Why sewer? What are the benefits?
What kinds of wildlife live in Martins Pond?
How do I get a permit for a dock? How can I fix my wall?

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Questions? Visit www.martinspond.org or call 978-664-1776