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accomplishments to date


4/25/13
DEEP Inland Fisheries Division agrees to the Town’s request for a one year
cessation of annual channel catfish stockings in Lower Bolton Lake.

3/5/13
Town of Bolton approves $35,000 expenditure for chemical treatment of Lower Bolton Lake.

2/28/13
Bolton Board of Selectmen holds
public informational meeting to update residents of town commitments to treat Lower Bolton Lake weeds and algae.

2/13/13
Town of Bolton signs agreement for an Aquatic Control Technology to address problems at Lower Bolton Lake


1/29/13 
Large  turnout for first public FBL meeting with presentation on
rain gardens by Michael  Dietz.  85+ FBL members and counting.


1/24/13
Letter-writing  campaign resulting in a meeting with local
legislators and proposed Bill 
HB 5841: An Act Concerning Lower and Middle Bolton
Lakes. The bill has been  referred to Finance, Revenue and Bonding. FBL members will
receive email notice when  a public hearing is scheduled. 


1/10/13
Formation  of Friends of Bolton Lakes Inc. as a legal entity. Establishment  of FBL
Board of Directors. 


12/28/12
Town of Bolton allocates funds for Lake Consultant, George Knoecklein, to address
aquatic concerns on Lower Bolton Lake.


12/4/12 
Request and appointment by Town of Bolton for a Lake Commissioner for Lower
Bolton Lake who  participates in meetings with local towns and state
agencies. 

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