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The Environment Commission unanimously approved collaborating with the Lingering Hemlock Project to identify and monitor hemlock trees that may resist hemlock woolly adelgid. Members also discussed elevated bacteria levels at Lot 12, with additional upstream testing planned to help identify the source.
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The approved collaboration could support long-term protection of local hemlock trees, with the DeDominicis property and Roaring Brook discussed as possible monitoring sites. The commission will consider landowner permission, town coordination, and possible student involvement. Separately, follow-up water testing is planned after elevated bacteria levels were reported at Lot 12.
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