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Aug 22, 2026

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Flood board sets spring rain garden workshop

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Flood Hazard Rule Changes Delayed

The Flood Advisory Board reported that flood hazard area rule changes are being postponed by at least one year, and possibly two, because of economic impact concerns. The legislature is seeking to reverse the changes.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 28, 2026

Board Urges Plan for Fallen Trees

The Flood Advisory Board unanimously approved a resolution urging the governing body to create a process for fallen trees near private property that could obstruct waterways or create an imminent hazard. The proposed process should address liability, permitting requirements, and public safety.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Flood survey completed; findings pending

The 2026 river hazard drone flights are complete, but the findings will not be compiled and shared for several weeks to about a month. The board also identified Resiliency Park, Acid Brook restoration, and South End reforestation as potential watershed projects for feasibility review.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Flood storage project proposed for grant planning

The board proposed a reforestation and stormwater project in the Blue Acres buyout areas, including removing a house at Riveredge and Poplar Avenue and installing a bioretention basin to create flood storage. The borough engineer is expected to review the project goals and prepare an order-of-magnitude cost estimate for potential grant applications.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

River Hazard Assessment Delayed by Snow

Snow and snowmelt delayed the 2026 river hazard assessment and drone survey; work is expected to take two full days in mid-March, with the board planning to review the data in April.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Flood board sets spring rain garden workshop

The Flood Advisory Board set a rain garden workshop for Sunday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m. The event location was not yet confirmed, and the board plans outreach through flyers, schools, and community volunteers.

1 min readMunicipal coverage