A decade after the Great Dam was removed, town presenters and officials cite monitoring data showing river herring counts rising from under 100 in the early 2000s to over 167,000 in 2021 and an estimated 330,000 in 2026, and describe broad ecological improvements.

More than 40 people spoke during two hours of public input July 23, with conservation groups and nearby residents urging a ban to protect seagrass and safety while many users and business representatives asked for alternatives such as permits, fees or staffed launches.

Consultants told the Water Quality Management Committee that updated water‑use and connection data reduce Little Pond’s controllable nitrogen load to about 1,900 kg—just under the TMDL target—while discussion focused on monitoring, credits and when a contingency (traditional sewer/IA) would be required.

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