Climate Change Resiliency Committee approves May minutes and discusses member reappointments ahead of Select Board meetings. The committee reviewed a $1.4 million cost estimate for the DER farm field culvert project and discussed next steps, with Chair Elizabeth Callahan reviewing key construction
The Climate Change Resiliency Committee discussed a revised farm field culvert design favoring a 13.5-foot crossing over the earlier 9.5-foot option. Dexter Regional consultant Georgeann Keer, via Zoom, explained the larger design better controls high-velocity outflow and allows shorter flood
West Newbury climate panel maps out forest management and river resilience partnerships. Chair Elizabeth Callahan led the committee through discussion of potential collaboration with the West Newbury Tree Committee to develop a climate-focused forest management plan, noting the town owns over 1,000
Climate Change Resiliency Committee advances Living Shoreline training application. Chair Elizabeth Callahan reported office hours with Select Board Chair Wendy Reed, confirming no plans to refill the Project Manager position this year and deferring Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant
Climate Change Resiliency Committee discusses path forward on River Road project after MVP withdrawal. Chair Elizabeth Callahan reported the Select Board withdrew from the municipal vulnerability grant in January but indicated willingness to revisit in six months. Committee members plan to propose
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