Swim with Caution
It's expected to be a warm weekend and many of you may be headed to your favorite swimming beach. Please be aware that we are still short a few lifeguards and some beaches may not be guarded over the next few days. Have fun but be safe!
Water Conservation Measures
On June 21st the Select Board implemented water conservation measures taking into account restoration of Well #5 following installation of PFAS treatment.
The Board implemented the following water conservation measures effective immediately:
1. Irrigation System watering limited to Monday, Wednesday, & Friday between the hours of 3am -7am and 6pm -10pm.
2. Hand watering is allowed at any time with user discretion. Hand watering includes such tasks as watering flower & vegetable gardens, shrubbery; washing outdoor furniture; boat and vehicle washing. Users are asked to be considerate when hand watering, only do so when necessary, and use a hose with a nozzle that shuts off when not being squeezed by the person to avoid a running hose when it’s not attended.
3. Use by the Fire Department for training and equipment maintenance with discretion.
We remind users that established vegetation needs no more than 1” of water per week, either from precipitation or watering, or combination thereof. We also recommend that new plantings of shrubs, trees, or lawns be delayed if possible as these plantings require more water.
Good quality and enough fresh drinking water are vital to the health of our community. While the ban applies only to those on the public water supply, private well owners are asked to take these measures into consideration as we all draw from the same aquifer.
COVID-19 Test Kits Available
With allergy season in full swing be sure its pollen causing your symptoms and not COVID-19!
The Health Division has received a shipment of COVID-19 home test kits from the Department of Public Health. Over 1000 kits are available to property owners and employees of local businesses free of charge. The kits (one per person) are available for pick-up at the Natural Resources counter at the Town Office Annex, 261 George Ryder Road during regular business hours.
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