FARMINGTON — The Atlantic Salmon Federation is about to begin a comprehensive, six-month study of ways to provide fish passage at the Walton’s Mill Dam on Temple Stream. Atlantic salmon are a critically endangered species and the Walton’s Mill Dam prevents adult salmon from accessing a large amount of spawning and rearing habitat. “Temple Stream […]
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Fish passage study approved for Walton’s Mill Dam in Farmington
FARMINGTON — The Board of Selectmen on Tuesday authorized a feasibility study on fish passage options at Walton’s Mill Pond Dam. Selectmen met with John Burrows, director of New Programs of the Atlantic Salmon Federation, on Tuesday. The Atlantic Salmon Federation will provide funding for the study, he said. The study is expected to provide […]
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Phillips animal control officer resigns
PHILLIPS — Selectmen learned Tuesday night that the town could be without an Animal Control Officer after Sept. 1. For several years, the town has contracted with Josh Bachelder, who also works as an ACO for other towns and the unorganized territory in Franklin County. “I received Josh’s resignation, effective Sept. 1, 2014,” Town Manager […]