Manchaug Village Water Study Project-Mtg #2

The Town of Sutton  will hold its second meeting of the Manchaug Village Water Study Project on Thursday, March 16th at 6 pm at Manchaug Mills, Blaxton Hall. The town has secured a grant to take a detailed look at the natural and man-made drainage and water flow systems through the village of Manchaug.

The goal is to identify existing issues and then create a plan and prioritize solutions and improvements that could include dam repair, drainage fixes, a public park, floodplain restoration, waterway access and more.

At Meeting #1, the overall project was discussed and the nowledge and imput of residents and stakeholders about this system was received.

At Meeting #2, the input and a completed assessment of the water flow system in the village will be presented.

At Meeting #3- April 27, 2023 – Share and discuss possible strategies and solutions.

At June 2023- Final report presented to the Sutton Select Board.

Contact the Sutton Town Planner, Jen Hager, for more information, questions, or to be added to the stakeholder list at j.hager@town.sutton.ma.us or 508-865-8729.

MPF President, Phyllis Charpentier, is participating in the process submitting specific information concerning the flows of Manchaug Pond watershed.  Lake and watershed residents may contact her with any information, both formal and anecdotal.